The University of the West of Scotland is a modern university with campuses in Paisley, Ayr, Lanarkshire, Dumfries and London. It is best known for nursing and health, business, computing, engineering, education and creative industries, with practical, industry-linked courses. Choose it for an affordable Scottish degree near Glasgow.
Paisley, United Kingdom
Official website: uws.ac.uk
Paisley, Ayr, Lanarkshire, Dumfries and London
One of Scotland's largest providers of nursing education
Around 20,000 students
£14,000 – £17,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£9,500 – £12,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on uws.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Project Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Advanced Computer Systems
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BSc Adult Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Nursing and health training across west and south-west Scotland.
Lanarkshire campus — a modern building opened in 2018.
London campus for business and computing.
Graduates join NHS Scotland, Glasgow's tech firms and Scotland's engineering employers.
IT and project management alumni move into roles across Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The Paisley campus sits in the town centre with teaching buildings, a library and student housing, a 15-minute train ride from Glasgow.
Paisley is a historic town next to Glasgow Airport with low rent. Glasgow's music, museums and shops are close by.
CAS from UWS
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027. Master's applications are rolling, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
September is the main intake. IT, project management, the MBA and advanced computer systems also start in January. Nursing starts in September.
You need a Student route visa. UWS issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
IT, project management, the MBA, advanced computer systems and nursing are popular. Master's courses need a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Yes. UWS offers international scholarships that reduce tuition, usually assessed automatically. Check the university's scholarships page for current amounts.
