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University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. Founded in 1451, we’ve spent the last half-millennium earning an international reputation for research innovation, making connections with experts in global business, and inspiring the talents of forward thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin to the father of economics Adam Smith. Building on such vast experience, it’s no surprise that Glasgow is in the top 1% of the world’s universities today (Times Higher World Rankings).

With research awards reaching more than £100m, Glasgow is a member of the elite Russell Group of 20 major research universities in the UK. The University has around 6,000 staff, including 2,500 researchers who are committed to translating the discoveries they make into real benefits for industry.

Every year these same academics help us to provide an education that inspires respect from employers and satisfaction from students. The University of Glasgow attracts students from Iceland to India, from California to Korea, from South America to the south of England, and whether welcoming the first African American to formally train as a physician in 1837, or being rated fourth in the UK for international student satisfaction in 2009 (International Student Barometer) Glasgow thrives on finding community within diversity.

Today, students from more than 110 countries around the globe meet like-minded people while they study on our beautiful campus, building friendships and networks that last a lifetime. These are just a few of the reasons why we have been shortlisted for UK University of the Year (Sunday Times 2008-9) – and why we’re sure the next 550 years will be even better.

We are delighted to co-sponsor Fulbright Scholars for the first year of any of our postgraduate programmes except Medicine. Join us at the University of Glasgow and see what you can achieve.

Fast Facts

• Established in 1451.
• In the top 1% of universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2008-9).
• An annual research contract income in the top 10 of UK universities.
• Rated fourth in the UK for international student satisfaction (International Student Barometer 2009).
• £175m invested in new facilities since 2001 - £350m planned for investment by 2011.
• Students from 110 countries across the world.
• More than 6,000 staff, including 2,500 researchers.
• 15,000 undergraduate students, 5,000 postgraduate students and around 5,000 adult learners.
• A member of the prestigious Russell Group of 20 leading UK research universities.
• A founder member of Universitas 21, an international grouping of universities dedicated to setting worldwide standards for higher education.

Life in Glasgow

The only UK destination to feature in the Lonely Planet’s top 10 world cities list for 2008, Glasgow is home to the largest student population in Scotland. The city’s reputation for friendliness means that wherever the University’s students come from, they soon treat Glasgow as their second home.

Situated in the central belt of Scotland on the River Clyde, Glasgow:

• is Scotland’s largest city, with a population of 600,000
• has more parks than any other city in Europe
• is an official Unesco ‘City of Music’, a rare accolade
• has excellent national transport links and an international airport 20 minutes from the city centre.

The University of Glasgow combines the benefits and security of a campus-style environment just three miles from the cultural and vibrant centre of Scotland’s largest city.

Glasgow offers:

• fantastic shopping in a city named the best place to shop outside London’s West End for the last four years running
• a legendary live music scene
• 14 museums displaying some of Europe’s richest collections, many for free
• a network of 27 sports centres, as well as three international football stadia in the city named as the host of the 2014 Commonwealth Games
• a thriving collection of artists and galleries, including major collections by the city’s most famous architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
• around 700 pubs, bars and nightclubs
• 15 theatres and concert venues spanning innovative new work as well as traditional favourites
• countless local, national and international festivals celebrating everything from folk music and live art to food and film.