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University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland | Paisley, Scotland

Located in Paisley, Scotland’s largest town, the University of the West of Scotland offers several advantageous opportunities for Mercer students. UWS has courses which range from music, nursing, natural sciences, education, business, and more. The Paisley campus has various activities such as dining in at cafes, sporting activities, and cultural excursions to places such as the Museum and Art Gallery, the 12th century Abbey, and the largest Baptist church in all of Europe. UWS is a wonderful study abroad option for anyone who wishes to learn more about Scottish culture or European heritage.

Mercer Application Deadlines:

October 1 (Spring)
March 1 (Academic Year, Fall)

Location: Paisley, Scotland

Requirements: In order to attend an Exchange Study Abroad Program, students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA. Questions regarding this policy may be directed to Emily Dunn (dunn_ea@mercer.edu).

To apply: Please click on the “Apply Now” button in the overview section and fill out all of the information requested.

SEMESTER / PROGRAM DATES
Semester 1 (Fall): early September – late December
Semester 2 (Spring): mid-January – early May

MERCER APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR EXCHANGE
Semester 1 (Fall): 01 March (online applications)
Semester 2 (Spring): 01 October (online application)

UWS APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR EXCHANGE
Semester 1 (Fall): 31 May
Semester 2 (Spring): 31 October

Billable Amounts:

Rates based on 2024-2025 academic year rates for one semester

Tuition (Mercer): $21,321
Study Abroad Fee: $75
Mercer Technology and Facility Fee: $150

Billable Total: $21,546

Non-Billable Amounts:

Rates based on 2024-2025 academic year rates for one semester

Flight: $1,500
Housing: $5,300
Personal Expenses: $3,000
- including meals and groceries as UWS does not have meal plans.

Non-Billable Total: $7,550

Total: $31,346

Scholarship opportunities:

*Please contact Emily Dunn, the Assistant Director of Global Education, before applying to the asterisked scholarship opportunities at dunn_ea@mercer.edu.

Applicable Financial Aid:

All Federal and State Loans
All Federal Grants (including Pell)
All Georgia State Scholarships and Grants (Hope, Zell)
All Mercer Scholarships and Grants

Our office highly recommends working with your financial aid officer before attending any study abroad program to understand how much of your current aid package is applicable to your chosen program. You can make an appointment with your officer here: Contact Us – Student Financial Planning (mercer.edu)