University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland is a large, modern, multi-campus University with its origins dating back to 1897. We have 4 campuses across the west and southwest of Scotland and one campus in central London.

 

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 150 of universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). In the recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 90 percent of research at the University of the West of Scotland was classed as world-leading, internationally excellent, or recognized internationally. UWS was also crowned Higher Educational Institution of the Year 2022 (The Herald Higher Education Awards).

 

WE ARE HERE FOR OUR STUDENTS

 

At UWS, we invest in our students’ future. Our graduates go out into the world ready to succeed thanks to our industry-relevant courses, cutting-edge facilities, and innovative approach to teaching.

 

UWS IN SUMMARY

High ranking

  • Higher Educational Institution of the Year (The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022)

  • In the top 150 in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2022 (source: The Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2022)

  • UWS is officially recognised by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022) as assessed against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • In the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022, UWS was the most impactful university in Scotland for 'decent work and economic growth' (UN SDG 8), and 23rd most impactful university in the world for 'reducing inequalities' (UN SDG 10)

  • In the top 800 universities in Times Higher Education 2023 World University Rankings (source: The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)

  • 90 percent of research at UWS is classed as world-leading, internationally excellent, or recognized internationally (source: Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021)

  • UWS Students’ Union won the University Students’ Association of the Year in the National Union of Students (NUS) Scotland Awards 2022

  • One of Scotland's largest modern universities and one of its most socially inclusive (source: The Times / The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022)

  • First in Scotland and 14th in UK for the measure in Times Higher Education's Global Impact rankings, which rates universities according to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (source: The Times / The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022)

  • Childhood and Youth Studies is ranked 4th in the UK overall and in the top 10 for Student Satisfaction, Research Intensity, and Graduate Prospects (Source: Complete University Guide 2021-22)

  • Education (Initial Teacher Training) at UWS was ranked 8th in the UK overall & 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Source: Complete University Guide 2021-22)*

  • Education (Initial Teacher Training) at UWS was ranked 12th in the UK overall (source: The Times / The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022)*

  • Top 100 in the UK for Teaching Quality and Graduate Prospects (source: The Times / The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022)

* This ranking was achieved for our undergraduate course in initial teacher training (BA (Hons) Education)

Scholarship

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Whether they are called trusts, scholarships, endowments, grants or bursaries, many alternative sources of funding can help you through your studies.

 

Due to the large number of trust funds available, we are unable to offer bespoke advice about funds you may be eligible for. However, whether you are looking for grants to pay tuition fees or top up your living cost support, this page is a good place to start.

 

FUNDS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The following funds are currently open and accepting applications. Please read the information and guidance carefully to ensure your application has the best chance of success.

 

The Carnegie Trust undergraduate tuition fee grants

The Carnegie Trust Undergraduate Tuition Fee Grant scheme aims to support students who do not receive government funding towards the costs of their tuition fees, usually following a withdrawal from a previous course, academic repeats, or as a result of residency status.

 

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that their financial circumstances will prevent them for accessing or continuing their chosen course of study, and must meet all other eligibility criteria. Full details as well as an explanation of the application process can be found on the.

 

The closing date for applications can be found on the Carnegie Trust website.

 

SPORT SCHOLARSHIP

The Sports Scholarship program at UWS aims to support those with the potential to be at the top of their sport. Criteria eligibility includes international, national, and regional standard athletes with additional funding available for those performing at the regional level with aspirations to national and international standards.

 

UWS Sports Scholarships will provide financial scholarships as well as support for student-athletes to access the University's sports facilities, educational workshops, and sports science/medicine support.

 

A Sports Scholarship will help you to:

  • combine a high-level sporting career with academic achievement
  • achieve your full potential in the sporting and academic arenas
  • raise your profile and that of the University in the sporting and academic arenas

Programs

London, United Kingdom

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