University of the West of Scotland: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1481 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 558 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 98 of 163 | In United Kingdom |
| # 11 of 1 | In Paisley |
| # 254 of 984 | For Entrepreneurship |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
78%
Enrollment
15,555
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 78% |
|---|---|
| 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 |
We've calculated the 78% acceptance rate for University of the West of Scotland based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of the West of Scotland.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of the West of Scotland faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of the West of Scotland.
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
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.
| 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
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.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
6,255
/ 134,152
|
|---|---|
| Computer Science |
4,826
/ 172,724
|
| Engineering |
4,808
/ 185,178
|
| Biology |
4,534
/ 128,875
|
| Environmental Science |
4,356
/ 109,939
|
| Physics |
4,213
/ 172,409
|
| Medicine |
3,999
/ 103,213
|
| Political Science |
3,967
/ 72,922
|
| Law |
3,657
/ 69,967
|
| Chemistry |
3,378
/ 100,815
|
| Sociology |
3,262
/ 67,375
|
| Psychology |
3,207
/ 78,738
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
3,064
/ 143,223
|
| Philosophy |
2,851
/ 58,380
|
| Business |
2,729
/ 59,815
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,478
/ 56,232
|
| Mathematics |
2,392
/ 59,424
|
| Geology |
2,188
/ 63,097
|
| Economics |
1,999
/ 45,635
|
| History |
1,973
/ 37,969
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,900
/ 40,155
|
| Statistics |
1,709
/ 48,559
|
| Ecology |
1,696
/ 49,343
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,695
/ 54,810
|
| Materials Science |
1,693
/ 46,129
|
| Archaeology |
1,681
/ 36,239
|
| Pathology |
1,502
/ 37,807
|
| Biochemistry |
1,484
/ 51,531
|
| Paleontology |
1,421
/ 35,681
|
| Linguistics |
1,357
/ 28,408
|
| Genetics |
1,342
/ 42,229
|
| Art & Design |
1,330
/ 21,159
|
| Psychiatry |
1,320
/ 37,798
|
| Management |
1,284
/ 27,283
|
| Electrical Engineering |
1,249
/ 84,646
|
| Optics |
1,189
/ 79,282
|
| Social Psychology |
1,170
/ 28,882
|
| Machine Learning |
1,136
/ 30,767
|
| Development Studies |
1,080
/ 18,970
|
| Telecommunications |
994
/ 77,384
|
Annual publication & citation counts
11 Notable alumni
1. Kirsty Gilmour
1993-. (aged 33)
badminton player
Olympic competitor
Kirsty Gilmour is a Scottish badminton player who represents both Scotland and Great Britain.
2. Callum Hawkins
1992-. (aged 34)
marathon runner
Callum Robert Hawkins is a Scottish distance runner, who competed in the marathon at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He is the Scottish record holder in the marathon and the British all-time number six at that distance. Hawkins is also the all-time Great Britain number two (and European all-time number six) in the half marathon. He is the Great Scottish Run...
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3. Corri Wilson
1965-. (aged 61)
politician
Corraine Wilson is a Scottish politician and former civil servant, serving as Director of Operations for the Alba Party since February 2025.
4. Hanzala Malik
1956-2023 (aged 67)
politician
council member
Hanzala Shaheed Malik was a Scottish Labour Party politician. He was a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Glasgow region from 2011 until 2016.
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All 11 notable alumni
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