University of the West of Scotland
The University of the West of Scotland operates from four campuses near Glasgow. They are located in the towns of Paisley, Ayr, Hamilton and Dumfries. Paisley, Hamilton and Dumfries are located approximately 10 minutes out of Glasgow by train, Ayr campus is 40 minutes out of Glasgow.
Student Mix and Courses
The university holds over 18,000 students of which approximately 1,300 are international students spread across four campus sites. Each campus has a variety of degrees. Courses have a strong career focus as well as a flexible schedule for part-time students who are employed. In addition to academic courses, the university offers career advice through the employability link as well as paid placements incorporated to particular degrees.
Student Facilities
Student Facilities such as library and computing are well equipped. Wi-Fi spots are available throughout the campuses and in university accommodations. In 2012, Paisley campuso pened their new accommodation in Storie street. It is located right next to the university, offering quick access to campus. Students unions are available on every campus. Ayr union offers a variety events including comedy, music. Paisley union has a bar on the top floor and has a 450 capacity venue for games and other weekly events. Hamilton union has a bar and provides a variety of entertainment programmes. Dumfries campus has a bar on campus and is in close proximity to recreational activities.
Glasgow University
Overview and Student Mix
Glasgow
University is one of Scotland’s four ancient universities being founded in 1451
and located in Scotland’s second biggest city. Glasgow University is
known for its rigorous academic courses and is often ranked in the top 100
universities. The University offers a high variety of courses in academic
areas such as law, medicine, arts, science and engineering, and many more.
Glasgow university currently has over 23,000 undergraduate students enrolled and
approximately 6,000 post graduates.
Campus Location
Since
1870 the main campus is located in the west-end of Glasgow in Gilmorehill. The
University’s main building is known for its incredible architectural design as
well as being part of the filming of the famous Harry Potter movies. Furthermore,
Glasgow is Scotland’s biggest student city and also future host of the 2014
Commonwealth games. The unique university location allows students to be part of
a major city that offers a variety of events.
Sports
First
class sport facilities are available at the university campus. some examples of
facilities offered: swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, fitness, large
multipurpose hall, tennis courts and more.
Students’ Union
Glasgow
University offers a choice between two unions students can join both with different
characteristics: Glasgow University Union and Queen Margaret Union. The Queen
Margaret Union is known for its live music performance events. The Glasgow
University Union is more academic orientated and has held the world debating
title and the Observer mace.
For
more detailed information please visit: http://www.gla.ac.uk/
University of Edinburgh
Overview
The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1582. Edinburgh
is the capital of Scotland and one of the biggest cities in Scotland. There are
excellent transport links between all major cities and is only 45 minutes away
from Glasgow by train. Edinburgh has been voted “Favourite UK City” for the
past nine years. It is a great city to visit or live there as a student as the
city itself, just like Glasgow offers a high variety of events.
Student Mix and Courses
The University currently holds over 26,000 students, 71% of
those are undergraduates and 29% are post graduates. A typical undergraduate
degree takes four years. The university offers a wide variety of diverse course
programmes. The university of Edinburgh is a highly regarded qualifications
institute.
Students union and Sports
The Edinburgh University Students Association (EUSA) is run
by students for students. EUSA offers a variety of services to students,
offering free and confidential advice and support over 200 student societies. EUSA
also runs one of the largest city’s nightclubs with a capacity of over 1,000,
and a state of the art sound and lighting system. Teviot, the largest union
building has five bars and seven floors offering stand-up comedy, pub quizzes,
and more.
Edinburgh University has highly accredited sports
facilities. The British Universities and Colleges Sports Association ranked
Edinburgh in their top five. Facilities include state of the art gyms, fitness
centres, outdoor centre, swimming pool, extensive playing fields and a sports
injury clinic. The Sports Union also enters more teams than any other
university.
For more detailed information please visit: http://www.ed.ac.uk/home
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