Ayr Campus

Opened in August 2011, the campus was developed in partnership with Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) and in consultation with Historic Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Scottish Wildlife Trust. It provides Ayrshire with one of the UK's most modern, environmentally friendly and sustainable higher education learning facilities. The campus design was inspired by the area's woodland surroundings and offers students a stunning space for study.  

  • £81 million campus 
  • 3 UWS academic schools 
  • 1 hour to Glasgow 
  • 10 minutes to Ayr town centre 
  • 3 minute walk to campus accommodation

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Learn & Relax

UWS Ayr Campus provides state-of-the-art facilities for UWS students and our project partners, Scotland's Rural University College (SRUC). There’s also a great range of facilities for socialising, relaxing and having fun at UWS Ayr Campus.

From books and journals to an array of video and digital content, Ayr Campus' award-winning library houses an impressive range of resources and facilities. The library also includes University devices for students to access the library catalogue, electronic services and other internet resources.

The lively Students' Union at Ayr Campus has an excellent events and entertainment schedule including live music, DJs and themed party nights. In addition to an entertainment space, the Union also has a bar/diner, games room and student shop. 

UWS Ayr Campus features a fitness suite that is open to all students and staff. The facility, overlooking the river, has state-of-the-art equipment including a wide range of cardiovascular machines, resistance machines and a multi-use area.

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Ayr Campus Accommodation

UWS Ayr Campus offers stunning student accommodation just a few minutes' walk from the main campus building. 

Ayr residence offers modern, stylish en-suite accommodation in a woodland setting but close to the main teaching building. It houses 200 students and each flat consists of 4 to 5 private en-suite bedrooms with a shared open plan kitchen/lounge area.  

There are 4 accessible units for disabled students and 6 studio flats (en-suite, with a large open plan kitchen, lounge and study area) also available.  

About Ayr

Ayr is a popular seaside resort located 37 miles south west of Glasgow. The town is set among some of Scotland’s most impressive scenery and looks out on the Firth of Clyde, with the peaks of Arran in the foreground and the Mull of Kintyre in the background.  

Packed with historical sites, Ayrshire’s visitor attractions include unspoiled beaches and rolling hills, castles, a racecourse and numerous golf courses. With a thriving collection of shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and nightclubs, you will never be short of something to do.  

In recent years, Ayr has increasingly become student-focused, offering excellent amenities, shops and entertainment. Ayr provides a rare combination of relaxation and liveliness - an excellent environment in which students thrive.