University of the West of Scotland

Type of Opportunity: Direct Enroll Study Abroad
Date Posted: June 24, 2025
Deadline: October 30, 2025
Current Opportunity: Yes
Website: University of the West of Scotland Visiting Student Webpage

Location: Scotland     Open Term(s): Spring 2026

Application Deadline: October 30, 2025 (rolling admissions)

The minimum GPA to apply to this program is 3.0.

University of the West of Scotland aims to have a transformational influence on the economic, social, and cultural development of the West of Scotland and beyond. Scotland is an exciting place to live, work, and study. It’s rich in tradition yet culturally diverse, and there really is something for everyone. UWS is a large, modern, multi-campus university with a rich history dating back to 1897.

Each year, UWS is delighted to welcome many students to Scotland from our partner institutions across the world.  As well as meeting people from across the globe, students have the opportunity to meet the local, Scottish students and discover more about the Scottish way of life. 

Academic Information:

You can view classes that are available on the UWS Module Descriptors page. 

The University of the West of Scotland offers a wide range of majors and classes for exchange students, including Business, Film, Communications and Media, Journalism, Biology, Zoology, Chemistry, Early Childhood Studies, Education, Computer Science, Criminal Justice and Criminology, Psychology, Environmental Science and Sustainability, Mathematics, Kinesiology (Sport and Exercise Science). 

Program highlights: Get access to Forensic Science, Human Resource Management, Collaborative Health and Social Care, Commercial Music (Music Industry) and Music Technology, Community Education, Computer Animation, Computer Games Development, Computer Networking, Cyber Security, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Energy and Environmental Engineering, Events and Tourism Management, Screenwriting, Graphic Arts, Law, Midwifery, Paramedic Science, Performance/Acting, Physics with Nuclear Technology, Social Work, Sport Coaching, Town Planning, and Web & Mobile Development classes too! 

Tips to keep in mind:

In the UK, Australia, and some other countries, classes are referred to as "units" or "modules", and majors are called "courses". Many also offer undergraduate degrees on a three-year timeline, so generally Year 1/Level 4 classes are equivalent to lower-division, and Year 2/Level 5 and Year 3/Level 6 classes are considered upper-division. At UWS, many majors are four-year programs, so Year 2 classes can sometimes be lower-division and sometimes be upper-division, depending on the coursework. Just like at SSU, students must meet any listed prerequisites in order to take a class. Students should anticipate taking the majority of their classes within one department and can anticipate being able to take one class outside of their department, as long as they are flexible. It is not uncommon for your grade to be based on just a final exam, or a final exam and one project. Many classes are offered each semester (listed as Semester 1 or Semester 2), however, some classes are yearlong only, and semester exchange students would not be eligible to take those classes. Though students can participate in this program for the Fall semester only, grades will not be posted until June or July the following year. If students are graduating in the same Fall semester they are studying abroad, this will result in a delay in graduation. 

United Kingdom Credits  to CSU Unit Equivalencies 
10 credits = 3 units
15 credits = 4 units
20 credits = 5 units

Estimated Costs:

The estimated costs below are based on an anticipated maximum amount. Students who choose to be more budget-conscious can choose to spend somewhat less in some categories. For Housing information, be sure to visit the host university site. 

Important Dates:

Be sure to check out the University of Liverpool's Important Dates page. 

Spring 2026:

Final Application Deadline: October 30, 2025

Anticipated Start Date: Early January, 2026

Anticipated End Date: Early May, 2026

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