The 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 plus a London campus, UWS offers a unique student experience and is home to Scotland’s largest growing research community, combining cutting-edge teaching with first-class research facilities. Its innovative, inclusive and career-focused courses are taught by research-active experts, with a vibrant international community of students from more than 70 countries.

Our purpose

To change lives, transform communities and encourage enterprise through outstanding, distinctive and progressive higher education, focused on personalised learning experiences supported by internationally recognised research. UWS graduates are work-ready and contribute locally and globally.