University of the West of Scotland: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1481 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #558 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #98 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #11 of 18 | In Scotland |
| #291 of 1,015 | For Game Design and Development |
| Top50% | For 118 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 15,555
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uws.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 78%*
* The University of the West of Scotland is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) with passes in 5 subjects, including 3 at Higher; General Certificate of Education, GCE, with passes in 5 subjects, including 2 at Advanced ('A') level, or equivalent. Part-time entry dependent on previous qualifications and experiences and considered on individual basis |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - January; January-May) |
| Enrollment | 15,555 |
Research profile
University of the West of Scotland has published 10,798 scientific papers with 300,931 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Medicine, Political Science, Law, and Chemistry.
University of the West of Scotland majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 113 | 239 |
| 1994 | 57 | 247 |
| 1995 | 95 | 254 |
| 1996 | 109 | 348 |
| 1997 | 106 | 422 |
| 1998 | 92 | 468 |
| 1999 | 119 | 535 |
| 2000 | 100 | 676 |
| 2001 | 91 | 782 |
| 2002 | 181 | 1013 |
| 2003 | 117 | 1191 |
| 2004 | 138 | 1451 |
| 2005 | 128 | 1581 |
| 2006 | 169 | 2038 |
| 2007 | 178 | 2268 |
| 2008 | 217 | 2356 |
| 2009 | 219 | 2736 |
| 2010 | 259 | 3138 |
| 2011 | 358 | 3774 |
| 2012 | 346 | 4601 |
| 2013 | 391 | 5231 |
| 2014 | 497 | 6244 |
| 2015 | 434 | 7529 |
| 2016 | 489 | 10737 |
| 2017 | 572 | 14058 |
| 2018 | 590 | 19444 |
| 2019 | 585 | 22959 |
| 2020 | 637 | 27497 |
| 2021 | 650 | 32234 |
| 2022 | 625 | 30225 |
| 2023 | 621 | 33685 |
| 2024 | 539 | 33285 |
| 2025 | 431 | 29254 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of the West of Scotland gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Scottish/EU students) | £1,820 |
| Undergraduate (Non-EU students) | £12,900 |
| Postgraduate (Scottish/EU students) | £4,500 |
| Postgraduate (Non-EU students) | £13,500 |
The University of the West of Scotland has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of the West of Scotland.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Engineering, Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, Religious Studies |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Natural Sciences |
University of the West of Scotland alumni
-
Gavin Hastings
- Occupations
- American football playerrugby union player
- Biography
-
Andrew Gavin Hastings, OBE is a Scottish former rugby union player. A fullback, he is widely regarded to be one of the best ever Scottish rugby players and was one of the outstanding players of his generation, winning 61 caps for Scotland, 20 of which as captain. He played for Watsonians, London Scottish, Cambridge University, Scotland and the British Lions. He twice toured with the Lions, to Australia in 1989 and as captain on the 1993 tour to New Zealand.
-
John McFall, Baron McFall of Alcluith
- Occupations
- trade unionistpolitician
- Biography
-
John Francis McFall, Baron McFall of Alcluith, PC, is a Scottish politician and life peer who served as Lord Speaker, the presiding officer of the House of Lords, from 2021 to 2026. He was a member of Parliament for the Labour and Co-operative Party from 1987 to 2010, first for Dumbarton and then from 2005 for West Dunbartonshire. He also served as Chairman of the House of Commons Treasury Committee. Following his appointment to the House of Lords, McFall served as Senior Deputy Speaker from 2016 to 2021 before succeeding Lord Fowler as Lord Speaker.
-
Erin Cuthbert
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Erin Jacqueline Cuthbert is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Chelsea in the Women's Super League and is a member of the Scotland national team. She studied at University of the West of Scotland, combining graduation from the Open University with being a professional football player.
-
Willie Rennie
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
William Cowan Rennie is a Scottish politician who served as the Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats from 2011 to 2021. He has served as the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for North East Fife since 2016, and previously as a list MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (from 2011 to 2016) and as Member of Parliament (MP) for Dunfermline and West Fife (from 2006 to 2010).
University of the West of Scotland faculties and divisions
| School : Business and Enterprise | Accountancy, Business Administration, Human Resources, Law, Management, Marketing, Retailing and Wholesaling, Tourism |
|---|---|
| School : Education | Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education |
| School : Engineering and Computing | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Production Engineering, Software Engineering |
| School : Health, Nursing and Midwifery | Midwifery, Nursing, Psychiatry and Mental Health |
| School : Media, Culture and Society | Acting, Criminal Law, Dance, Film, Journalism, Photography, Political Sciences, Psychology, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Theatre, Visual Arts |
| School : Science and Sport | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Sports, Statistics, Waste Management |
General information
| Alternative names | UWS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1897 |
| Motto | Accingere in Ardua To achieve through hard work |
Location and contacts
| Address | High Street Paisley, PA1 2BE United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 77,000 |