UWS is a truly international university with origins dating back to 1897. Our degrees will provide you with a global outlook and prepare you for the best international opportunities available.
Courses starting in January 2025UWS is delighted to announce that self-funding international applicants applying to selected degree programmes at our Scottish and London campuses for entry in 2025/26 will be eligible for an enhanced scholarship. A limited number of places with enhanced scholarships will be made available so please apply now, secure your offer and find your place at UWS. Click below to find out more.
Enhanced International ScholarshipEvery year at the University of the West of Scotland, we welcome hundreds of international students into our vibrant and diverse academic community. We do everything we can to help them prepare for life at UWS as well as supporting them during their studies.
In the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, UWS has been ranked in the world’s top 300 universities for sustainable development and the 26th most impactful university in the world for ‘reducing inequalities’ (UN Sustainable Development Goal 10). This demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and, building on our existing research and education strengths, transforming our world and improving lives.
As a UWS graduate, you'll be work-ready and feel prepared to contribute both locally and globally and help transform the world and improve lives..
Your learning and teaching experience will be student-centred, personalised and distinctive - preparing you for a rewarding future. Our cutting-edge courses are career-focused and will help you develop advanced knowledge and understanding in your chosen field.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY POSTGRADUATE STUDY
The University offers a number of full tuition fee scholarship opportunities for applicants from the United States of America applying to study on any taught postgraduate degree (MA, MBA, MSc) at one of our Scottish campuses.
For our postgraduate intake in September 2025, we are delighted to offer opportunities for application for the Frances Wright Scholarship and for the Frederick and Anna Murray Douglass Scholarship for postgraduate (master's) study across all of our academic schools:
For more information and details of eligibility and application deadlines, as well as links to the application form, click the link below:
USA Scholarships
All international applicants are required to meet minimum English language standards. There are certain exemptions, eg. native speakers of English. Find out more by clicking the link below:
UWS English Language Requirements
To cater for the needs of students whose first language is not English, we offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Language courses to enable students to meet the English language entry requirements for their chosen programme at UWS.
UWS warmly welcomes undergraduate students from our Study Abroad partners visiting for a semester or academic year. We offer a wide range of attractive classes which can transfer back to fulfil the degree requirements at your home institution.
Find out more about study abroad opportunities
Each year UWS are delighted to welcome many students to Scotland from our partner institutions across the world. We look forward to welcoming you to Scotland!
As an incoming student to UWS you have a fantastic opportunity to:
For key resources to support you with applying for a visa from overseas and to help prepare you for living in the UK, please check out all the useful guides from the International Student Support team.
I love Scotland and UWS, I have made so many friends here and I am able to take part in social trips to see the beautiful sights of Scotland, including Loch Ness. The teaching at UWS is amazing and both tutors and lecturers are very helpful. If I had one piece of advice for students looking to come to the UK it would be - come to Scotland and study at UWS, it is a wonderful place to learn, with friendly staff and great facilities!
Mo Zhou – BA Business Studies student from China
UWS is a vibrant modern university with five campuses in the United Kingdom. We have four campuses in the south-west of Scotland - Paisley, Lanarkshire, Ayr and Dumfries. We also have our London Campus located in Canary Wharf. Each campus has it's own character and tight community while all identifiably UWS.
Located in the centre of Paisley – Scotland's largest town – the campus is just 10 minutes by train from Glasgow, one of Europe's most exciting and dynamic cities.
Our London Campus offers modern and dynamic, flexible work and learning spaces with panoramic views of London Docklands.
Located at Hamilton International Technology Park, our award-winning Lanarkshire campus provides state-of-the-art learning and teaching facilities.
Located just a 10-minute walk from Ayr town centre on the Craigie Estate next to the River Ayr, UWS's Ayr Campus creates a truly innovative learning environment for students.
Our new Dumfries campus offers state-of-the-art learning and teaching facilities, located against a stunning rural backdrop.
UWS is a member of the United Nations Academic Impact initiative. This membership connects us to a global network of 1700 institutions spanning over 150 countries.
UNAI actively involves participating institutions in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through dedicated efforts in education and research.
Our undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses are digital!
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For more information on studying at UWS Scottish campuses, email us at: international@uws.ac.uk
For more information on our London Campus visit www.uwslondon.ac.uk
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.
