Established in 1897, University of the West of Scotland is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Paisley (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Scotland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton, London. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of the West of Scotland (UWS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 122 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 