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The university offers its own on-campus accommodation options at the Ayr and Paisley campuses, with a range of well-equipped, modern shared flats and studios available that students can apply for on a first-come, first-served basis. Every essential is covered by the rent including all utility bills and contents insurance. Every flat has the necessary crockery and cooking utensils provided too and free Wi-Fi is offered.

Students at the Dumfries, Lanarkshire and London campuses usually find their own accommodation, with a wide variety of self-catered accommodation options available within a short walking distance of university facilities and city centre amenities. The university’s support services are available for anyone who needs help finding suitable accommodation.

Students staying in university-owned accommodation are also able to pre-order essential bedding and kitchen items and have them delivered to their accommodation ready for their arrival.

The University of the West of Scotland students on Whatuni say:

“Safe and in good condition, decent price considering the location and size.”

“I lived in Storie Street accommodation during year 1 and it was one of the best experiences I had.”

“Located in a convenient part of the city centre.”

Each of the campuses that make up UWS are equipped with modern facilities to help students learn in a comfortable environment. All students have access to libraries stocked with essential course materials and IT facilities. Libraries also play host to study rooms that can be booked for quiet individual work or for group projects.

Specific courses have the necessary facilities to enable them to offer the high standard of education for which the university is known. These include engineering workshops, simulation wards for nursing and health courses, biomechanics facilities for sporting programmes, and broadcasting and recording studios for media-based courses.

Students also have access to modern hubs where they will find helpdesks for all kinds of support services that they might require. All facilities are easily accessible and within a short walking distance of teaching locations.

The University of the West of Scotland students on Whatuni say:

“There are a wide variety of facilities available to students.”

“The facilities are useful and well maintained overall.”

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