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University of the West of Scotland (UWS),London

7th Floor, Export Building, 1 Clove Crescent, E14 2BA London, United Kingdom
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Institution Overview

Institution details and overview.

About the Institution

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a public university with multiple campuses in Scotland and an additional campus in London Docklands. The UWS London Campus operates across the 7th floors of the Import Building and Export Building and provides modern teaching, learning and social spaces for students studying in London.

Institution Type

Public University

Establishment Year
  • UWS (institution roots): 1897 (roots traced back to 1897).
  • UWS London Campus (launch): March 2016.
Rankings
  • QS World University Rankings 2026: #601–800
  • THE Impact Rankings – SDG 10 (Reducing Inequalities) 2024: 16th in the world
  • THE Impact Rankings (overall sustainability statement) 2025 : Top 300 worldwide (UWS statement)