Higher Educational Institution of the Year
University of the West of Scotland has been crowned Higher Educational Institution of the Year at The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022.
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Making a Difference
University of the West of Scotland aims to have a transformational influence on the economic, social and cultural development of the west of Scotland and beyond.
UWS was crowned Higher Educational Institution of the Year (The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022).
We are officially recognised by Times Higher Education in the top 600 of universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) and in the top 150 of universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings).
The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 ranked us as second in the UK for social inclusion and as a top 100 UK university for teaching quality, research quality and graduate prospects. We rate highly for teaching quality and student experience in the following areas:
- Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Biological Sciences, Chemistry
- Subjects allied to medicine
- Education, Childhood and Youth Studies
- Communication & Media
UWS is officially recognised by Times Higher Education in the top 200 of universities worldwide (2022 Impact Rankings) as assessed against United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
95%
of UWS undergraduates in work or further study within 6 months of graduation (DLHE 2016/17)
97%
of UWS postgraduates in work or further study within 6 months of graduation (DLHE 2016/17)
International
A global outlook
Across the UWS campuses in the West of Scotland and in London there are around 17,000 students from more than 70 countries worldwide. A global outlook is embedded in all of our courses, teaching and research activities. UWS has 130 EU partners and a growing number across the world, including links with over 40 institutions in China.
With teaching by staff who have experience with national and international organisations, input from industry experts and growing recognition of UWS research activities, your learning will be shaped by those working at the forefront of their professions.
Find out more about our career-focused undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees as well as funding options including scholarships.
University Life
Across our four campuses in the West of Scotland - in Paisley, Lanarkshire, Dumfries and Ayr - and our campus in London enjoy access to a wide range of social, leisure and academic facilities to make the most of your time at UWS.
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Vice-Chancellor’s Studentship Scheme 2022
Under the UWS Vice-Chancellor’s Studentship Scheme 2022, sixteen funded PhD studentships are being offered for October 2022 start. These highly selective studentships span the University’s four academic schools and are aligned with the ambitions of UWS Strategy 2025.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESE STUDENTSHIPS
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