The University of the West of Scotland is ranked in the top third of universities in the UK according to the Times Higher Education. While World University Rankings 2020 ranks the university in between top 500s across the world.
The university also ranks within the top 20 in Scotland according to the Complete University Guide 2021. The university also ranks highly in the Guardian University Guide 2021, where it is placed in the top 40 in Scotland. Additionally, the university is ranked in the top 20% for student satisfaction according to the National Student Survey 2020.
In terms of employability, the university is ranked in the top 20 in the UK by the Times Higher Education 2020. Additionally, the university is ranked in the top 20 in Scotland by the Higher Education Statistics Agency for graduate prospects. In terms of research, the university is ranked in the top 20 in Scotland in terms of research intensity by the Research Excellence Framework 2014.
Overall, the University of the West of Scotland is a well-respected institution that has achieved a high ranking in a number of national and international rankings.
