A merger between Paisley University and Bell College, in Hamilton, has produced Scotland's largest new university. Statistics from last year are based on those for Paisley University.

Rankings:

The Times Good University Guide ranking (last year when known as Paisley University ): 103 (94)
Total score out of 1000 (last year): 312 (311)

The Sunday Times University Guide ranking: n/a (110)

Profiles:

Read The Times Good University Guide profile here.

Read The Sunday Times University Guide profile here.

Money Matters:

Scottish students may not have to pay tuition fees, but for other UK and EU students, there is a full-time undergraduate fee of no less than £1,775. Click here for details of financial support available.

Accommodation:

Most first year undergraduates live in university accommodation, with typical weekly rent for an ensuite room in a shared residence about £54. Check the university's website for more information.

Going Digital:

Check out the student union website to see what life is like at University of the West of Scotland.

Contact:

General:+44 (0) 141 848 3000

Admissions: +44 (0)131 220 8660

Email: info@paisley.ac.uk

Useful Information:

View the university's homepage

Check out the courses on offer here.

Dates of next open days.

Maps of location.

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