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About University of Glasgow

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.

Graduate outcomes

A world without Glasgow would mean no ultrasound, no television, no antiseptic, no helium, no coma scale, and no beta blockers. From discovering isotopes to detecting gravitational waves, Glasgow’s people have been changing the world over the last five centuries. They have given the world the engine of the industrial revolution, made significant advances in a range of health fields, including diabetes, cardiovascular disorders and cancer sciences; and so much more.

Today, its researchers are hard at work progressing some of the most pressing questions in areas as diverse as quantum technologies, the future of cities, international development, human rights, global security, sustainable development and precision medicine.

Glasgow is a place where everyone has the opportunity to change the world. Find out more about its current and future . 

Alumni Network

This offers students:

• Advice, industry insight and inspiration
• Special interest groups
• Career mentors
• A powerful network of connections 

Colleges

Glasgow has  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

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. 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

Established in 2010, the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences consists of globally-recognised academic experts and modern facilities, aiming to improve the health of all beings around the world. 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.

The College of Science and Engineering

Its world-leading research and the impact it makes to the global economy make the College of Science and Engineering an exciting and stimulating environment to study in. The college’s research spans seven academic disciplines and ranges from fundamental discovery to tackling grand societal challenges and developing new technologies.

The College of Social Sciences

The college enjoys an international reputation and makes a major contribution to the university of Glasgow as a broad-based, research-intensive university. It leads the university’s ambitions to expand international recruitment for taught postgraduate programmes. The college includes the Adam Smith Business School which holds triple accreditation, making it part of an elite group of less than 1% of the world’s business schools.

What's new

The university is investing GBP 1 billion into a new campus which will benefit students for years to come. Some features include a learning hub, and a research hub.

James McCune Smith Learning Hub

This will provide a dynamic creative space for students. There will be flexible study and social learning areas, where many styles of technology-led teaching can take place. Students will have round-the-clock access to this building.

Research Hub

This Hub will provide the university, for the first time, a space for nurturing interdisciplinary thematic research ‘at scale’ – crossing traditional boundaries and established ways of working. There will be an Innovation Accelerator area, where top-quality office and laboratory spaces can facilitate for entrepreneurs and corporate spin-offs. This will allow for  research groups and wider university programmes.