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Dumfries Campus Update - December 2022

In the early part of 2023, University of the West of Scotland in Dumfries will relocate to a dedicated state-of-the-art facility alongside Dumfries and Galloway College. As a progress update on this exciting move, architectural drawings and images of the new and improved campus areas are now available, and these can be viewed below.

3 students outside Dumfries Campus

Our New Dumfries Campus

An exciting development for our students, staff and the wider community.

In 2023, our new campus will provide state-of-the-art learning facilities including a simulated healthcare centre to provide health students with the hands-on skills and expertise for their future careers. Bridging the gap between theory and practical application an immersive learning suite will create complex indoor and outdoor virtual scenarios to help students gain a new perspective on, and insight into, their chosen subject.

Facilities in the new campus will include:

  • A state-of-the-art simulated healthcare centre
  • Immersive learning suite
  • IT studio
  • Open learning study spaces
  • Flexible learning suites

Why UWS Dumfries Campus

A range of flexible full and part-time UWS study opportunities are available in Dumfries and an enthusiastic team of experienced teaching staff are waiting to welcome you. Students benefit from small class sizes, low staff: student ratios and a supportive study environment.

The campus is home to an acclaimed Student Services team and Student Success team who will equip you with the information you need about all aspects of University life and study and prepare you for your future career.

  • 30 minute walk to Dumfries town centre
  • The campus is set in an 85-acre woodland estate
  • 4 UWS academic schools
  • Over 400 UWS students

About Dumfries

The relaxed, friendly atmosphere of the UWS Dumfries Campus extends into Dumfries itself. It is a safe town which is well served by public transport with easy access to the campus by foot, car or bus from the town centre.  

With a population of 38,000, Dumfries provides all the amenities of a city, but on a smaller scale. Restaurants, pubs and clubs are plentiful, entertainment options include sports and health clubs and cinemas, as well as high street and independent shops. The cost of living is also relatively low - a night out in Dumfries will cost you considerably less than a night out in the city and the search for accommodation in town, if you need it, will present very few problems. 

More Information

Find out more about Dumfries, travel to our campus and other UWScampuses.

Find out more about Discover Dumfries
Discover Dumfries

Dumfries is a large, relaxed and friendly market town in the south-west of Scotland with pubs, restaurants, historic sites, shops, sporting attractions and beautiful surrounding countryside

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Travelling to Dumfries Campus

The University of the West of Scotland's Dumfries Campus is located within the Crichton estate, two miles from Dumfries town centre.

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Campuses

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Current Dumfries Campus Address

University of the West of Scoltand

Dumfries Campus
Dudgeon House
Dumfries
DG1 4ZN
Scotland
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1387 345 800