Student Accommodations near University of the West of Scotland

MyPad Paisley, Gilmour St, is the closest University of the West of Scotland accommodation, just a 9-minute walk from the university.

The average distance of properties offered by amber for off-campus University of the West of Scotland accommodation is 6 miles and is a 19-minute drive to the university.

You should book your University of the West of Scotland accommodation 6-9 months before the start of the academic year. So make sure you book your accommodation in December-January.

The term for the University of the West of Scotland starts on 7 September 2026! So make sure you are booking your University of the West of Scotland accommodation in time. 

Paisley Gilmour Street is the closest train station to the university & is only a 10-minute walk. This station helps students travel easily to their Glasgow student accommodation.

UWS is recognised for its strengths in Business, Computing, Engineering, Health, Education, Creative Industries, and Social Sciences. While the university offers on-campus accommodation, many students prefer to live in off-campus University of the West of Scotland accommodation to enjoy greater freedom. Top accommodations include Collegiate The Pastures & Collegiate The Copse. Amber offers University of the West of Scotland accommodation within an average distance of a 6-mile radius or a 19-minute drive, starting from £87 per week.

UWS was founded in 2007 through the merger of the University of Paisley and Bell College, and enrols 18,000+ students from 110+ countries. The University offers 100+ undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes in Business, Computing, Engineering, Health, Education, Life Sciences, Creative Industries, Psychology, and Social Sciences. UWS is ranked among the top 200 young universities worldwide in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.

For students seeking accommodation near the University of the West of Scotland, there is a wide range of options to suit various lifestyles & budgets. Student accommodation near University of West Scotland includes a variety of studios, en-suites, & non-ensuite flats, allowing students to find a place according to their needs.
1. True Glasgow: (4.9/5) - ★★★★☆ - “Staff are incredible, the whole experience so much smoother and more enjoyable. I will recommend this accommodation based on the facilities.” - From £169 per week.
2. iQ Elgin Place: (4.8/5) - ★★★★☆ - “Great experience, team helped me with my luggage, beautiful terrace and a lot of common social spaces.” - From £189 per week.
3. iQ Cullen House: (4.3/5) - ★★★★☆ - “Excellent, friendly staff and amazing social spaces. There is no better place to stay in Glasgow!” - From £219 per week.
4. Gallery Apartments: (4.9/5) - ★★★★☆ - “Very good location, Everything is available around you. Studio has all the facilities that I need.” - From £199 per week.
5. Buchanan View: (4.6/5) - ★★★★☆ - “I like the kitchen space especially; the room is very spacious. Friendly environment.” - From £155 per week.

UWS's Paisley Campus, the University's largest campus, is a 10-minute walk from Paisley Gilmour Street Railway Station. Bus stops at Storie Street and Paisley Gilmour Street are within a 3- to 5-minute walk and are served by McGill's and First Bus routes. Students can purchase a ScotRail 16-25 Railcard or 26-30 Railcard to save up to one-third on rail fares, while Young Scot National Entitlement Card holders under 22 can travel free on most local bus services across Scotland. Students can also walk to Paisley Abbey in 8 minutes.

UWS Students' Union supports 70+ clubs and societies, volunteering opportunities, student networks, and leadership programmes across the University's campuses. Students can join academic societies, cultural and international groups, esports, gaming, music, sustainability, faith communities, and wellbeing initiatives, alongside 20+ sports clubs competing in Scottish Student Sport (SSS) competitions. A defining feature of student life at UWS is its student-led approach, where students create and manage societies, organise campus-wide events, lead volunteering projects, and represent their peers through class representative and Students' Union leadership roles.