History

The University of the West of Scotland was first established in the town of Paisley in Scotland. The university now has four campuses located in the four Scottish towns of Dumfries, Paisley, Blantyre, and Ayr. Previously called the University of Paisley, this educational institution now has a campus in London, England as well.&nbsp;

The university came into being as teh&nbsp; Paisley College of Technology in 1897 and it was nearly a century later in 1992 that the university was granted university status. The University of the West of Scotland as we know it came into being in 2005 when the University of Paisley merged with Bell College, Hamilton.&nbsp;

Facts

<ol>
	<li>The university currently teaches 16,105 students.</li>
	<li>The Dumfries campus of the university works in partnership with other prominent universities that include the University of Glasgow.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The rugby mascot of the university is called &lsquo;Wolfie Wolf&rsquo;.</li>
	<li>The merged university in Paisley is Scotlad&rsquo;s largest &lsquo;new university&rsquo;.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The London campus was opened in March 2016 and offers both UWS and postgraduate degrees.&nbsp;</li>
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About

On-campus facilities

The students of UWS are offered accommodation options at every campus, regardless of location. The resources and application procedure is explained on the university website. The capacity of resident halls and facilities offered are also explained on the official website.&nbsp;

Off-campus facilities

If students wish to rent privately, they can look for places on independent real estate websites. It would be advisable to look at the palace in person for a better idea of the contract you would be entering into.&nbsp;

Food Facilities

If you are looking for Indian food while in Scotland, you do not have to go far from the campus. Some of the outlets located nearby include:

<ol>
	<li>Spice Club</li>
	<li>Spice Indian Cuisine</li>
	<li>Madras Cottage</li>
	<li>Rangoli Indian Restaurant</li>
</ol>

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Accommodation

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	<li>Andrew Gavin Hastings, Former rugby union player - Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gavin.a.hastings/">https://www.facebook.com/gavin.a.hastings/</a></li>
	<li>Majid Haq, Cricketer - Twitter: https://twitter.com/majidhaq</li>
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Alumni

Student Clubs

Whether it is participating in the student union or in the various clubs or societies, all students are welcomed to apply. Three are also numerous sports clubs or societies specifically catered to physical activity.&nbsp;

Part-time jobs

UWS understand the need of their students to be financially independent. Whether it is offering part-time study courses or allowing part-time jobs to be undertaken by students, UWS supports its students&#39; endeavors by providing them with adequate resources.&nbsp;

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Campus

The University of West of Scotland is a higher-education institution which commits to providing its studnets the best college experince. No matter the campus you choose, you will be enjoying state-of-the-art acedemic and recreational facilities along with campus accomodation facilities. Financial aid is avaible to students along with teh provison of internships and part-time jobs for financial independence. We recommend this university for a vibrant college experience which will support your all-round growth as an individual.&nbsp;

Conclusion

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	<li>Shirley R. Steinberg, Professor, Youth &amp; Community Studies - Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/youthcultureca">https://twitter.com/youthcultureca</a></li>
	<li>David Scott, Senior Lecturer, Commercial Music -&nbsp; Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottish_climber_davie_scott/">https://www.instagram.com/scottish_climber_davie_scott/</a></li>
</ol>

Faculty

Whether is an undergraduate or postgradate program you are applying for, UWS provdies scholarships and other forms of financial aid to its students. Students of commonwealth countries can apply to specific scholarships through the university website. Based on the course you choose, you are liable to get exmepted from paying the tuition fees and living expenses during the course of your study in the UK. the leigibility criteria needs to be looked at based on your course. Only five students are provided this scholarship.&nbsp;

Financial Aid

Facilities

The facilities can vary from campus to campus but the applicants can research on the campus website the facility available to them. From state-of-the art research facilities and green campuses, there are also gyms and health and fitness facilities.

Campus Safety

Whether it is the health and safety of the residents at the university or the security of all the students and staff, the university is dedicated to providing the best experience possible. The website of the university explains in detail all the protocols enforced by the university regarding the same.

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Infrastructure

Place Description

Paisley is a town in Scotland located in west central Lowlands. The town touches the border of Glasgow and is also an administrative centre to the Renfrewshire council area. The town is one of the five largest settlements of the country and is also the largest town in Scotland.&nbsp; 
Historically, Paisley came onto the map with the establishment of the Paisley Abbey in the 12th century. By the 19th century, the weaving industry in the town boomed and gave the world the Paisley pattern and the Paisley shawl. The weavers of the town also find mention in the Radical War of 1820 by being prominent supporters of it.&nbsp;

Important landmarks/places nearby

Some of the landmarks worth visiting located near&nbsp;the Paisley campus include:

Replica of Glasgow 
Buchanan Street 
Linn Park Waterfall 
The Kelpies 
World of Wings

Nearby Airports

Two airports are located near the campus that are:

<ol>
	<li>Glasgow Airport, located at a distance of 30 minutes</li>
	<li>Edinburgh Airport, situated 45 minutes away from the&nbsp;campus</li>
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Nearby Subway/bus stations

Neither a subway station or a bus stop is located near the campus. Consider opting for an alternative mode of transportation.&nbsp;

Crime Rate

The crime rate of the town of Paisley was recorded to be low. The accurate crime related data is also available on the Scottish government&rsquo;s site.&nbsp; 
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Location

Internships

Internship opportunities are not only offered but also encouraged. The website has a dedicated page committed to giving their students exposure to potential employers. Graduates can also look for internship opportunities through the UWS website.

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Placements

The skies in Paisley remain cloudy all year long. The summers are nice and enjoyable while the winters are chilly and oftentimes windy. 34&deg;F to 66&deg;F is the range in which the average temperature varies throughout the year.

Weather

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