The University of Glasgow has been a leading higher education institution in Scotland since 1451. It is among the oldest universities in the country and the fourth oldest in the English speaking world. The title of best Scottish University of the Year according to the Good University Guide 2018 testifies to its high standards of education. The university is the founding member of Universitas 21 comprised of research-led institutions and one of 24 members of the Russell Group.
The university boasts a truly international student community. Of 25,000 students, almost 30% come from the EU and other foreign countries. In total, its student population represents 140 nationalities. If you’re a foreign student, you may avail yourself of one of the scholarships featuring tuition fee discounts from £5,000 to £10,000.
The university is organized into four colleges: College of Arts; Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences; Sciences and Engineering and Social Sciences. Together, they offer more than 600 courses. No matter which college you choose, the university does an outstanding job of providing vast employment opportunities. Its Internship Hub opens access to work placement and more than 350 internship vacancies in companies representing a range of industries. Surveys show that more than 95% of graduates find employment within 6 months after graduation.
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George Square, Glasgow City Centre
Overview
The University of Glasgow has three main campuses. The Gilmorehill Campus sits 3 miles from the centre of Glasgow. Its Gothic-revival main building is considered one of the most beautiful in the city; it is a popular choice for wedding ceremonies. The Crichton Campus in Dumfries benefits from 85 acres of parkland encircling its buildings. Garscube Campus located to the northwest of Glasgow and four miles from the Gilmorehill Campus houses the School of Veterinary Medicine. It also features the university’s sports facilities including gyms, courts and pitches.
Glasgow is one of the best cities in the world for students and in the top 5 most popular places for visiting in the UK. In fact, Scotland’s biggest city has the largest number of students in the country. A range of international festivals, fascinating architecture, a vibrant social life, great shopping and gastronomic experiences – all of this makes Glasgow so fascinating.
The university provides accommodation to international students provided they meet the deadlines. In total, there are 3,500 rooms located on and off campus. The hall of residence furthest from the main campus is 45 minutes away on foot. The university organises pre-sessional English programmes for international students.
Subject Areas
Arts
Critical Studies
Culture and Creative Arts
Humanities
Modern Languages and Cultures
Life Sciences
Medicine (including Dentistry)
Veterinary Medicine
Chemistry
Computing Science
Engineering
Geographical and Earth Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
Business
Education
Interdisciplinary Studies
Law
Social and Political Sciences
