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UWS - Your Home from Home

University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland's largest and most innovative modern universities. Spread across four campuses in the West of Scotland and our new London campus, UWS offers a unique and unparalleled student experience. 

Home to Scotland's largest growing research community, UWS combines cutting-edge teaching with first-class research facilities. Our innovative, inclusive and career-focussed courses are taught by research-active experts in their field. You will join a vibrant and diverse international community with students from more than 70 countries.

Our Scottish campuses are located within historic towns that allow easy commuting to Scotland's largest city, Glasgow or Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. Scotland's arts and cultural scene is second to none. With plenty of museums, art galleries, pubs, clubs and shopping, there are entertainment options for everyone

During your time at UWS

Studying at university is an exciting, enriching and rewarding experience, offering a wealth of opportunities for personal development and growth.

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Accommodation

Each UWS campus has a choice of accommodation on offer. From University-managed flats to private rentals, find out more about accommodation options at UWS.

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Developing Your Career

It is never too early to kick-start your career and university is a great time to prepare for the job market. All of our courses are career-focussed, producing work ready graduates.

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Student Support & Wellbeing

Studying at university is an exciting, enriching and rewarding experience, offering a wealth of opportunities for personal development and growth.

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Sport and Physical Activity at UWS

At UWS we recognise the transformative power of physical activity and sport in enabling health and wellbeing.

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CAMPUSES

Each location has its own individual character, architecture and social-scene. Whether you choose an urban or rural environment, our campuses offer modern accommodation, varied extra-curricular activities and excellent teaching and study facilities.

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Ayr Campus

Located just a 10-minute walk from Ayr town centre on the Craigie Estate next to the River Ayr, UWS's £81 million Ayr Campus creates a truly innovative learning environment for students.

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Dumfries Campus

Dumfries is UWS's smallest campus, but it is a unique multi-institution facility located within the beautiful Crichton estate.

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Lanarkshire Campus

UWS's award-winning £110m campus in Lanarkshire opened in September 2018 and is located on the outskirts of Hamilton, in Hamilton International Technology Park.

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London Campus

Our London Campus offers modern and dynamic, flexible work and learning spaces with panoramic views of London Docklands.

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Paisley Campus

Located in the centre of Paisley – Scotland's largest town – the campus is just 10 minutes by train from Glasgow.

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Explore UWS

University of the West of Scotland is a large, modern, multi-campus University with its origins dating back to 1897. We have 4 campuses across the west and southwest of Scotland and one campus in central London.

We are here for our students

At UWS, we invest in our students’ future. Our graduates go out into the world ready to succeed thanks to our industry-relevant courses, cutting-edge facilities and innovative approach to teaching.

Living in Scotland

The west of Scotland is an area defined by contrast. Rich in tradition yet culturally diverse; home to historic towns and modern cities with excellent transport links across Scotland, iconic historic sites and surrounded by beautiful countryside, there really is something for everyone.

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Living in London

Our newest campus is situated in the heart of London, one of the world’s most exciting cities. The UWS London Campus offers attractive, modern facilities in close proximity to central London.

Students can take advantage of the endless number of visitor attractions in London including the Tate Modern, the National Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum, not to mention world-class restaurants, nightlife and shopping.

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