Student Life
The University is home to over 1300 international students of many nationalities who bring a wealth of cultural diversity creating an exciting, international community across our four campuses.
As well as University resources, students can rely on the lively Students' Association for support and assistance. The Students' Association plays host to a variety of clubs and societies where students get the chance to make friends, have fun and take a break from their studies.
Visit the Students' Union website at: www.sauws.org.uk
The University of the West of Scotland's Chinese Students and Scholars Association is well established and provides support to our Chinese students on an academic and social level. Please visit the website for further information: www.uwscssa.org.uk
The University runs a Hillwalking Club that organises outings to many beautiful locations, offering students the opportunity to experience Scotland's stunning scenery off the beaten track. For more information on scheduled walks, equipment/clothing requirements and contact details, please see Health and Safety noticeboards located around Paisley campus (A Block-next to cash machine, D Block foyer, G Block and outside the library).
The University is a member of the national organisation HOST, which offers international
students the opportunity to experience the customs and routines of British family
life by spending a weekend with a British family. Students can either choose to
go to a HOST family close to where they are studying or in a part of Britain that
they would like to visit. The only cost to the student is the travel fare to get
to their location. For more information on please refer to:
www.hostuk.org