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 campus in London, 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-focused courses are taught by research-active experts in their field. You will join a vibrant and diverse international community with students from across the globe.

Our Scottish campuses are located within historic towns that allow easy commuting to Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond. The arts and cultural scene in Scotland is second to none - with an array of museums, art galleries and theatres. As well as world-class shopping and leisure spaces to suit everyone.

#LifeAtUWS Blog

Check out our #LifeAtUWS blogs, where our inspiring community of students and staff tell us more about what it's really like to study at UWS.

From where to get the best coffee to all the free things to do around our campuses and more, find out what makes #LifeAtUWS so great! 

 

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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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Find out more about Dumfries Campus
Dumfries Campus

Our new Dumfries campus offers state-of-the-art learning and teaching facilities, located against a stunning rural backdrop.

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Find out more about Lanarkshire Campus
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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Find out more about London Campus
London Campus

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

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Find out more about Paisley Campus
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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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.