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The University of Glasgow has been educating students since 1451. It ranks firmly in the top 100 universities globally, coming 79th in the QS World University Rankings (2026) and 87th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2025). In 2024, it was named Scottish University of the Year by The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide.
The University of Glasgow is a truly international organisation, home to around 43,000 students from over 140 countries, supported by a community of over 9,000 staff. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities and a founding member of Universitas 21, a network of global research-focused institutions.
Undergraduate students can choose from around 100 single-honours degrees and more than 600 joint-honours combinations. Furthermore, the university offers over 300 postgraduate taught programmes and a wide range of PhD opportunities.
The University of Glasgow ranks among the UK’s top 20 for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022), meaning students can be confident their degree will prepare them for life after graduation. The university provides hundreds of internships each year through its Internship Hub, and its strong student support services assist with academic, lifestyle and financial matters.
The city of Glasgow is the third largest in the UK and is regarded as one of the world’s top student cities for friendliness and culture. Known as Scotland’s cultural capital, it boasts leading museums, galleries and architecture. Glasgow was the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music, and with over 90 parks and gardens plus strong transport links and two international airports, it offers an ideal environment for study and travel.
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The University of Glasgow is committed to investing GBP 1 billion into a new campus to benefit students for years to come. It is currently working on a number of projects designed to augment the study experience, including new accommodation, social spaces, and an injection of over GBP 20 million into its School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine.
Recent, state-of-the-art additions to the campus include:
Having opened in 2021, this GBP 90.6 million cutting-edge learning facility has capacity for 2,500 students. It provides diverse, inspiring spaces to support collaborative and flexible teaching and learning.
Opened in June 2022, the GBP 113 million ARC is the university’s flagship interdisciplinary research hub. It is home to over 600 academics, bringing together leading researchers across fields to enhance cross-disciplinary collaboration, societal impact and innovation.
£22,867 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
£18,312 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
Some of the scholarships on offer to international students at Glasgow include:
This scholarship is available to new international undergraduate students. It is awarded as a GBP 7,000 tuition fee discount (per year of study) and is subject to satisfactory progress for consecutive years of study.
To be eligible, applicants must:
The University of Glasgow has 300 International Leadership Scholarships available to international students starting a postgraduate taught master’s programme in any discipline. The scholarship of GBP 10,000 is awarded as a tuition fee discount.
To be eligible, applicants must:
Specific international entry requirements at the University of Glasgow vary between courses. General requirements can be found on the university website and can be filtered by students’ home country or region.
International students for whom English is not a first language must usually also evidence their English language proficiency. The required level of English varies between subjects and the level of study. A range of English language tests are accepted by the university.
Exact entry requirements differ depending on the study programme, but as an example, the minimum entry requirements for students from the USA are as follows:
Successful completion of a High School Diploma. On completion of a Foundation Certificate, with the minimum required scores, students will progress directly to year two of the bachelor’s degree at the university of Glasgow.
Successful completion of bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or college with a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0. Scores below this can be considered for a pre-master’s programme at Glasgow International College.
Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or college with a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0. Some PhD programmes will also require completion of a masters.
Learning and teaching at the University of Glasgow is developed in a research-focused environment.
The university’s diverse community of passionate learners and teachers work together to shape skilled and highly competitive graduates who have the confidence to make positive changes in their society. The curricula offered to students are supported by professional teaching practices and outstanding facilities.
The University of Glasgow’s teaching community is a diverse group of individuals from a broad geographical and socio-economic background, who enter the university based on aptitude and potential. As a result, students benefit from globally relevant curricula and challenging course content.
Students will also be offered English language skills development, if required, to help them make the most of the international opportunities available to them.
The University of Glasgow has several notable alumni, from Joseph Lister who introduced the world to antiseptic, all the way to Nicola Sturgeon, the former First Minister of Scotland. It even welcomed Albert Einstein in 1933 to give a lecture on the theory of relativity.
The University of Glasgow has four colleges, each bringing together the research and teaching expertise of a number of schools and institutes. Every college has a graduate school.
The College of Arts has been at the forefront of delivering world-leading teaching, learning and research in the arts and humanities since the university’s inception. The University of Glasgow is in the world’s top 70 universities for arts and humanities (2019 QS Faculty World Rankings).
The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences was established in 2010 and is made up of globally renowned academic experts who work in ultra-modern facilities, to enhance health around the globe. The college has a reputation for excellent research-led teaching, and it works hard to prepare students for a range of careers in the professional world.
Its world-leading research and its impact on the global economy make the College of Science and Engineering an exciting and stimulating environment to study in. The college conducts research across seven academic disciplines, ranging from foundational discoveries to emerging technologies and dealing with pressing new societal challenges.
The College of Social Sciences enjoys an international reputation for its research contributions and heads the university’s ambitions to grow international recruitment for taught postgraduate programmes. Within the college is the Adam Smith Business School which has gained triple accreditation, meaning it’s part of a small and elite group of less than one per cent of business schools worldwide.
Students at the University of Glasgow benefit from the university’s state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities for research and study, numerous recreational areas for fitness, and on-campus residential options for a fulfilling student experience.
Sporting facilities available across campus include:
Students are guaranteed accommodation if they study full-time. There is a variety of flat and room types at varying costs to choose from. All residences have fully trained living support staff including wardens and support assistants.
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