The University of Glasgow is known for its extraordinary teaching and research, underpinned by an illustrious 568-year history. Being a member of the prestigious Russell group of UK research universities and a founding member of Universitas 21, the University of Glasgow takes pride in its past achievements and current research. Glasgow is ranked in the world’s top 100 universities and was the Scottish University of the year 2018 (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide). It is also the first university in the UK to be rated as five Stars Plus overall in QS World University Rankings 2019.
Some notable Glasgow University alumni include Adam Smith (the father of economics), Lord Kelvin (physicist and engineer), Nicola Sturgeon (First Minister of Scotland) and Edwin Morgan (Scottish poet).
Students studying at Glasgow can explore a host of opportunities, cultural attractions and world-class events both at the university and across the vibrant city. The university is home to nearly 28,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, from over 140 countries world-wide, with 600 programmes on offer and annual research funds worth over GBP 179 million.
The international student support team at the university takes good care of students, assisting them with orientation programmes, academic enquiries, life in the UK and the payment of tuition fees. Throughout their studies, students can also access support from the Careers Service, including a dedicated internship hub offering over 350 internships each year. With 95.9% of graduates either being in employment or further study a year after leaving the University of Glasgow, students can feel confident that their degree will leave them well prepared for making the jump into the world of work.
Students studying at the University of Glasgow follow in the footsteps of the inspiring alumni the university has produced over five and a half centuries.