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University of the West of Scotland has long established links with China and over the past 10 years we have welcomed over 2,000 Chinese students onto our undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.
On January 18 2018, Wu Haoqiang, Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Education, and Professor Craig Mahoney, Principal and Vice Chancellor at University of the West of Scotland (UWS), signed a strategic cooperation memorandum at the Phoenix Education Annual Conference to establish an international partnership.
This partnership is designed to facilitate international student exchange between Chinese universities and the School of Media, Culture & Society at UWS. By studying one of our media courses, students from China will gain first-hand experience in a professional context and be prepared to succeed as media professionals in their country.
Professor Andrew Hursthouse, Assistant Dean (Research & Enterprise) in the UWS School of Science and Sport, was recently awarded the Liangcheng Friendship Award of Xiangtan City, Hunan. The prestigious award is given every two years to individuals - technical experts, academics and industrialists, for example - who have made significant contribution to the development of Xiangtan and the wider region.
Andrew currently is undertaking environmental research with partner organisation Hunan University of Science and Technology (HNUST) in China.
There is a large, established community of Chinese students at UWS who play an active role in many of the University’s social societies and sports clubs. This means that as a student at UWS, you will have the opportunity to meet people from your home country as well as making new friends from Scotland and other parts of the world.
Our Admissions team are familiar with the Chinese education system and qualifications. If you have any questions about your application to study at UWS, please contact our Admissions team on: internationaladmissions@uws.ac.uk.
If it isn’t your first language, you will need to have a good command of English to get the best results from your studies with us. All non-native English speakers are required to meet the English language criteria specified by the University.
We are keen to provide as much information as possible that will help you in making your application to UWS. Below are specific notes depending on whether you are applying for one of our Bachelor (BA, BAcc, BD, BEng, BSc) degrees, Master (MA, MBA, MEd, MSc) degrees or Research (MRes, MPhil, PhD) degrees.
If you are applying from a non-EU/EEA country for entry to one of UWS's undergraduate degree courses, and have not applied already via UCAS, or have not applied to another UK university, then you may apply through our online application system.
International candidates applying through one of our recognised partners or agents for a full-time undergraduate degree course at UWS can also apply using our online application system.
To make the application process as smooth and stress-free as possible, we've compiled a step-by-step guide to applying to study at undergraduate level at UWS. Prior to beginning your application, we recommend that you read this to make sure you have everything you need and that you understand the process.
Applying to study a postgraduate taught course at University of the West of Scotland is a simple process through our online application system.
To make the application process as smooth and stress-free as possible, we've compiled a step-by-step guide to applying for a postgraduate taught course at UWS. Prior to beginning your application, we recommend that you read this to make sure you have everything you need and that you understand the process.
Applying to undertake a postgraduate research degree at University of the West of Scotland
is a simple process through our online application system. To make the application process as smooth and stress-free as possible, we've compiled a step-by-step guide to applying for a postgraduate research degree at UWS. Prior to beginning your application, we recommend that you read this to make sure you have everything you need and that you understand the process.
We are keen to meet with students from around the world who are interested in studying at UWS. Our international team and official representatives can provide information and advice on a one-to-one basis, helping you to make informed decisions on your studies.
The University has a global network of official representatives who can provide information, advice and support in choosing your university and making an application.
There are currently around 200 UWS graduates working in China for companies such as:
UWS enjoys excellent links with China and we work closely with a number of Chinese institutions, engaging in joint research, knowledge partnerships and in running articulation programmes.
Research currently being undertaken in collaboration with our Chinese partner universities includes an assessment and mitigation of environmental issues around resource exploitation which has created challenging pollution problems across China directly affecting water and food quality.
UWS educational links in China include:
Beijing Union University (www.buu.edu.cn/)
Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology (www.bipt.edu.cn/index.htm)
Beijing University of Civil Engineering & Architecture (www.bucea.edu.cn/)
Canvard College Beijing Technology & Business University (www.canvard.edu.cn)
North China Institute of Science & Technology (www.ncist.edu.cn/)
Xi’an University (www.xawl.org/)
Xian Technological University (www.xatu.cn/)
Sias International University (www.sias.edu.cn/)
Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology (www.imust.cn/)
Henan Polytechnic University (www.hpu.edu.cn/www/index.html)
Anshan Normal University (www.asnc.edu.cn/)
Changchun Institute of Technology (http://eng.ccit.edu.cn/)
Changchun University of Technology (www.ccut.edu.cn/ccut.html)
Changchun University of Science & Technology (www.cust.edu.cn/)
Changchun Finance College (www.cjgz.edu.cn/)
Zhejiang University of Science & Technology (www.zust.edu.cn/)
Ningbo University (www.nbu.edu.cn/)
Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology (www.nuist.edu.cn/newindex/index.htm)
Shandong University of Science & Technology (www.sdust.edu.cn/)
Binzhou Medical University (www.bzmc.edu.cn/)
Qingdao University (www.qdu.edu.cn/)
Qingdao Vocational and Technical College of Hotel Management (www.qchm.edu.cn/)
Hunan University of Technology (www.hut.edu.cn/)
Hunan University of Science & Technology (www.hnust.edu.cn/)
University of South China (www.usc.edu.cn/)
Dianchi College, Yunnan University (www.ynudcc.cn/)
Kunming University (http://en.kmu.edu.cn/)
Yunnan Normal University (www.ynnu.edu.cn/)
Yunnan University of Finance & Economics (www.ynufe.edu.cn/)
Guizhou Education University (www.gznc.edu.cn/)
We work with many educational representatives across China.
Many of our offical representatives have offices across many Chinese provinces. However, we have simply listed their main or Head Office details here. Please use these details to find information on your local branch:
Box 134, Xi'an International Studies University, No. 437 South Chang An Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, China
email: catherinefan@hotmail.com
Telephone: 00 86 29 85 30 97 98
1901, CITIC Building, No. 19 Jianwai St., Chaoyang Dist., Beijing, P.R.China, 100004
email: amberbj@amberedu.com
Telephone: +86-10-65661010
RM1103, Rainbow Building, No. 23,Renmin Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian City，Liaoning Province, P.R.China, 116000
email: amberdl@amberedu.com
Tel: +86-411-82842288
Room 301, Podium Building, Guangdong International Building, No. 339 Huanshi Dong Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China, 510098
email：wallacehe@amberedu.com
Tel: +86-20-22379900
Rm1901, Tower A, International Chamber of Commerce Building, No.138 Fuhua 1 Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R.China, 518048
email: ringohuang@amberedu.com
Telephone: +86-755-33981100
Room A4316, Zhongshang Building, No.7 Zhongnan Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan, China
email: amberwh@amberedu.com
Telephone: +86-27-59601122
Room 507, Block B, Dongfang Plaza, Huizhou Ave, Baohe District, Hefei, China
email: jason.sun@reduchina.cn
Telephone: +00 86 551 65 15 11 73
Room 2602, Anlian Mansion, 3rd Building of Beijing International Centre, 38 East Third Ring North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100026, China
email: international6@biei.edu.cn
Telephone: +86 (0)10 8205 8 ext. 8012
No 6 Haidan Central Street, Haidian District, Beijing, China
email: zhengmian@xdf.cn
Telephone: +86 10 626 055 99
9th F, Culture Square Renmin University of China, No 59 Zhong, Guancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing, PR China, 100872
email: wulili@oxbridgedu.org
Telephone: 010 825 09988-686
20 Yongan Road, 3-A-3293, Beijing, China
email: wenwei_edu@163.com
Telephone: 186 86 181 177
C1-703, Yuyuan Plaza, No.9 Yuhua West Road, Qiaoxi District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, PRD 050000, China
email: office@personedu.com
Telephone: +86 311 808 03 977
Kochi, Kerala
email: andy@go-study.com.tw
Telephone: 0086 10 61136611-8020
Floor 22, Block A, Pacific Century Place, Jia No2 Gongtibi Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
email: jin@shunshunliuxue.com
Telephone: +86 10 659 158 66 85 63
205, Block C", Huakai Plaza, Yuanmei Road, Nacheng Distric, Dongguan city, Guandong Province, PR, China
email: julie@gesiedg.org
Telephone: 0769 228 56 555
Room 1803-1804, 18F, Tower 1, Jincheng Intl, Plaz, 66 Jingsan Road, Zhengzhou City, Henan, China, 450008
email: zzxuefeng@hotmail.com
Telephone: 00 86 371 65 86 16 02
5F, Mi Yang Tower, Yong An Dong Li, Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue, Beijing, 100022, PR China
email: marketinguk@jjl.cn
Telephone: +86 10 5683 6666
No.44-1, Nenjiang Street, Huanggu District, Shenyang, Liaoning P.R. China
email: lnlx@vip.163.com
Telephone: 86-24-86906543
7 Whilatter Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8DE, UK
email: amy@britainchinaeducation.com
Telephone: 07952 679 016
18-22 Floor 10, Sichuan University International Academic Center, No. 65 Kehua North Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610091, PR China
email: assistcn@ukec.net.cn
Telephone: +86 28 6133 3947
7-13 Linjing Back Street, ZhenAn District, Dandong, Liaoning Province China 118001
email: peng.li@upic.org.uk
Telephone: +86-4000050415
Xi'an Anglo-Chinese Overseas Study Consulting Ltd
10th Floor, Unit 1, Section B, Mine Road, Liu Nian Communities, Chanba Ecological Region, Xian city, Shanxi Province, China
email: wuguangming@bipt.edu.cn
Telephone: 8602981038849
2 Rusper Close, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4QD, UK
email: susan.oxbridge@gmail.com
Telephone: +44208 432 0861
1st Floor, Office No 6, 173-175, The point,
Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 8LG, UK
email: aspiringcareerltd@gmail.com
Telephone: +00 44 788 603 1216
Unit G23, Waterfront Studios, 1 Dock Road, London, E16 1AH
email: bashir.ahmed@bwbsolutions.co.uk
Telephone: 0 20 7476 7066
Unit C, 119-121 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DT, UK
email: info@cfeuk.com
Telephone: 02079984735
1913 Portland House, Brassenden Place, London, SW1E 5RS, UK
email: tingting@cnuk.cm
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 869
38A The Broadway Southall, Post Office Buildings 1st Floor, Southall, Broadway, Middlesex, London UB1 1PT
email: info@mariaconsultancy.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 3689 0942
7 Davenant Street, Whitechapel, London, E1 5NB
email: info@neuroneducare.co.uk
Telephone: 020 737 503 32
22 Forth Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3LH
email: kwc@opuslearning.com
Telephone: 0131 477 8632
Longcroft House Center, 2-8 Victoria Avenue, London, EC2M 4NS
email: bd_uk@peccn.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 203 206 1211
2nd floor, 23 Windsor Place, Cardiff, CF10 3BY
email: info@ukstarmoon.com
Telephone: 02920 668 888
160 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 2TJ
29 Commerical Road, E1 1LD, London, UK
email: info@avengereducation.com
Telephone: 07739 488 757
As well as being able to chat to one of our official representatives in China throughout the year, our international team regularly travels overseas to meet students and to attend exhibitions and events. If you are interested in meeting one of our representatives to learn more about studying at University of the West of Scotland, please email international@uws.ac.uk.
UWS has a dedicated team looking after our south-east asian social media and website platforms.
If you live in south-east asia and you want to find ount more about UWS and the study options available, then you can also email China@uws.ac.uk for more information.
UWS filmmaking lecturer, Kiki Tianqi Yu, shines light on China’s £65m replica painting industry in award winning documentary.
A multi-award winning documentary produced by UWS filmmaking lecturer Kiki Tianqi is to be shown at The British Film Institution (BFI) film festival in London in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
'China’s Van Goghs' sheds light on the village of Dafen in Schenzhen, China populated by hundreds of painters who replicate western masterpieces to sell across the world.
Produced and directed by Kiki Tianqi along with her father Haibo – a famous social photographer in China.