Our integrity means that we’re committed to truth, fairness and respect. It also helps explain how our many thousands of staff, students and collaborators work together to make something unique. Because we co-operate, we can offer more.
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About us
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. Today we are a broad-based, research intensive institution with a global reach.
Find out more: see Glasgow 2020: a global vision.
Our commitments
- Internationalisation
- Widening Participation
- Disability equality
- Fairtrade status
- Environmental awareness
Our values
Integrity
Credibility
Our credibility is built on innovation, academic rigour, and the way we work together to find creative solutions. If you choose to work or study with us, you can gain from the passion and expertise of some of the world’s leading researchers.
Openness
We know that it’s possible to be in the world’s top 1% of universities without being elitist. Being part of the University of Glasgow isn’t about fitting some sort of criteria. It’s about what you want to achieve and who you want to be.
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Success
We believe in striving towards a goal and achieving it; in realising ambition through honest hard work, commitment and determination. Every day we’re making progress, every day we’re achieving more, and we’ll support you to do the same.
A founding member of A leading research centre
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities, and we’re striving to change the world with our expertise. Our annual earnings for research are £175m, which means that we can make important discoveries, whether that’s finding a way to detect malaria in minutes, or contributing to the biggest particle physics experiment in the world: the Large Hadron Collider.
Excellence in teaching
Our research-led approach is one of the reasons why a degree from the University of Glasgow is so prized, but our students also benefit from opportunities to study abroad, improve their employability, take part in work placements and explore a wide range of social activities. As a result, we attract scholars from 120 countries around the world.
Rated third for international student satisfaction among universities participating in the International Student Barometer Summer 2012, we ensure that our students graduate equipped with the skills they need to compete in a global workplace. The friendships and networks they make at Glasgow can last a lifetime - we are in touch with 118,000 alumni in 162 countries.
Working with others
We know we cannot succeed alone, which is why we work with partners and friends in Glasgow, Scotland and beyond. Whether we’re sharing expertise on climate change and disease prevention in developing countries, or offering investment to kickstart new collaborations with growing companies in Scotland, the benefits of our ever-expanding network of friendships and partnerships are wide-ranging and reciprocal.