Established in 1897, University of the West of Scotland is a non-profit public higher education institution located in 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, London. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large (EduListing 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. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 122 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Name | University of the West of Scotland |
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Acronym | UWS |
Founded | 1897 |
Motto | Accingere in Ardua To achieve through hard work |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro) |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
International students |
17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro) |
15,000-17,500 US$ (11,000-12,900 Euro) |
Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades |
Admission Rate | Not reported |
Admission Office | Paisley Campus Paisley PA1 2BE +44 (141) 848 3698 0800 027 1000 |
Student Enrollment | 10,000-14,999 |
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Academic Staff | 600-699 |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Trimesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
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