University of the West of Scotland

General information, University of the West of Scotland

Established in 1897, University of the West of Scotland is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the large town of Paisley (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Scotland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton. Officially accredited/recognized by the Privy Council, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large (enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of the West of Scotland (UWS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 119 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UWS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

• Founded: 1897
• Motto: Accingere in Ardua To achieve through hard work
• Admission Office: Paisley Campus Paisley PA1 2BE
• Student Enrollment: 10,000-14,999
• International Students: Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
• Admission Selection: Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
• Admission Rate: Not reported
• Academic Staff: 600-699
• Academic Calendar: Trimesters
• Affiliations: European University Association (EUA), Million+, Universities UK