About

Every year at University of the West of Scotland, London Campus, we welcome hundreds of home and international students into our vibrant and diverse academic community. We do everything we can to help them prepare for life at UWS as well as supporting them during their studies. And we aim to provide our students with an enriching and rewarding experience that they’ll look back on with fond memories. University of the West of Scotland has grown to become one of Scotland’s most innovative, forward-thinking universities. Our history shows our strong traditions in higher education and the development of our modern footprint that makes us one of Scotland’s highest ranked young universities. Over 23,000 students, including almost 9000 international (non-EU) students. UWS student population comprises over 130 nationalities. UWS London Campus is perfectly situated for access to East London’s rich and diverse amenity offering – which can all be easily reached by foot, bike or public transport. To the south west of the campus is Canary Wharf – with its iconic skyline and over 300 shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. It is also home to one of London’s biggest roof gardens, an Everyman Cinema and a diverse year-round arts and events programme. Stratford and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park are to the North – with some of London’s best sporting facilities, parkland as well as Westfield Stratford City for those in need of retail therapy. Hackney Wick, Fish Island and Victoria Park is where a growing creative community thrives – alongside a lively social scene. Health and wellbeing The campus features a wealth of calming spaces, including a water garden and lake. You can also take advantage of the on-site gym or grab a hire bike and cycle around London.