Situated on the outskirts of the city of Glasgow, Paisley is one of Scotland’s most famous towns, known for its rich history and vibrant culture.
The town is famous for its historic architecture, including the stunning Paisley Abbey. Paisley is also known for its textile design and production, as a previous producer of the infamous paisley pattern. Today, Paisley features a range of museums, parks, and a lively arts scene, making it a charming destination for visitors.
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Course Dates2nd July - 13th August 2026
Age11-18 years
Price - Classic Programme£1, 840 / 14-nights
Price - Classic Programme£1, 050 / 7-nights
Price - Gold Programme £1, 890 14-nights
Price - Platinum Programme £1, 940 14-nights
Course Duration1-6 weeks
Start DateThursdays 2nd, 16th, 30th
Places Available270
Full-day Excursions4 per week
Airport TransfersSee Pricelist in Downloads
Damage Deposit£100 / €120
Facilities
Located in the town centre
Compact campus with accommodation on-site
270 single beds with ensuite bathroom
Disco venue
Wifi
Laundry services
Canteen
Café
8-minute walk to city centre
Local amenities in nearby town centreThe Campus
The Campus
Paisley is only 7 miles from Glasgow, one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan and vibrant cities.
The UWS Paisley campus is situated just a short walk from the town centre, with many contemporary teaching facilities, along with a café, a library, and a canteen.
The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The accommodation block features a newly refurbished common area, equipped with TVs, indoor table tennis, and a pool table. The campus also features an outdoor gym space, alongside multiple outdoor seating areas for students to socialise.
Location
Location
Paisley is a large town located on the outskirts of Glasgow, and is Scotland’s largest town by population. It is known for the Paisley Abbey, a church founded in 1163 which still retains parts of its 19th and 20th century arquitecture. Paisley was a global centre for weaving at the end of the 19th century, giving its name to the famous Paisley pattern, inspired by the pattern’s Persian and Indian origins. Paisley also has connections to the witch trials which took place in Scotland between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Travel and Transport
The campus is a two-minute walk to the town’s High Street, and 8-minute walk to the town centre. A nearby train station links Paisley to Glasgow Central via an 11-minute train journey.
Journeys outside of Paisley on the student programme will be by private coach.
Accommodation
The Accommodation
The campus has onsite accommodation, providing students with easy access to learning spaces and facilities. 24-hour security and CCTV are in operation.
Students will live in modern flats of between 4-6 people, with single en-suite bedrooms . There are communal kitchens/common areas, with access to a fridge and freezer. Linen and towels are provided and changed weekly. Laundry facilities are available and are app-operated.
The accommodation block also includes a newly refurbished common area on the ground floor, equipped with TVs, a pool table, a ping pong table, and board games.
