Open Days and Student Visits
The table below is also available to download as a PDF document - Visit Opportunities 2013
Coming along to one of our events offers a unique and exciting opportunity to absorb the atmosphere at one of the UK's top universities, whilst experiencing a taste of student life in Scotland's largest and most vibrant city.
We offer many opportunites for you to visit us and find out about the university...
Regardless of when you visit us we hope this City of Glasgow Leaflet may be useful - it includes tips, offers and things to see & do within both the city, and the Univeristy of Glasgow!
| Afternoon Visit | Applicants' Visit Day | Open Day | Campus Tour | ||
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This event is designed for: |
All Visitors Welcome | Offer Holders | All Visitors Welcome |
Potential Postgraduate Students |
All Visitors Welcome |
| Next Event Dates | 7th August 2013 | March 2014 |
13th June 2013 4th September 2013 26th October 2013 |
8th November 2013 |
Various Dates throughout the year. |
| Academic Representatives available | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
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Subject Specific Talks |
Maybe | Yes | Yes | No | No |
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Guided Campus Tours available |
Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
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Accommodation Tours available |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Student Services Stands available | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Opportunity to meet Current Students | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Library Tours |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
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Sports Tours |
No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
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Literature available |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dental School Tours available | No | No | September Only | No | No |
| Veterinary School Tours available* | No | No | No | No | No |
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Do I need to register? |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* For information on 2013 Veterinary School Tours and participation in our 2013 Open Days please see the following document - Veterinary School 2013 Information
If you are a teacher we also offer School Visits for groups of students; to organise a school visit please contact Nicola.Casey@glasgow.ac.uk.
We also host several Parents' Information Events; for further information please contact Nicola.Casey@glasgow.ac.uk.
For more information on any of our events please contact opendays@glasgow.ac.uk.
"I loved the city, the university, and the staff's enthusiasm and willingness to work with the students to achieve their aims."
Jonathan, Cheltenham
"The Open Day was a complete success, a total joy to be there."
Carrie-Anne, Bury
Why choose the University of Glasgow?
Deciding which university to go to can be difficult but here at the University of Glasgow we have a lot to offer. We;
- have a reputation for academic excellence
- are ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities
- offer flexible degree programmes from more than 800 undergraduate course options across a broad range of disciplines
- are a member of the Russell Group - the UK equivalent of America's Ivy League
- boast some impressive Alumni from the 'father of economics' Adam Smith to the 'pioneer of television' John Logie Baird
- are in the UK top 20 for the highest proportion of graduate level jobs and the highest graduate salaries (Sunday Times University Guide, 2011)
As a University of Glasgow student you will join a student population of over 20,000, from more than 100 countries, who all benefit from;
- a wide range of student services including an on-site General Practitioner (GP), a Student Counselling and Advisory Service, Residential Services and much more
- first-class facilities for sport and recreation
- studying in one of Europe's best libraries
"The Open Day allowed me to catch a glimpse of what it would be like to study in a vibrant city such as Glasgow and helped me better understand how the courses work."
Ciara, Liverpool
"It was a very good day, and really shows off how good the university is!"
Alison, Solihull
"Absolutely wonderful, fell in love with the university and hope to attend."
Eleanor, Sutton Coldfield
Why study in the city of Glasgow?
Living here in Glasgow and studying at the University of Glasgow adds up to one of the UK's best student experiences so it's no wonder that our students are some of the most satisfied. We're rated 5th in the UK for overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2011).
Whatever you're into, you'll find it in Glasgow.
- Renowned live music scene - crowned the UK's first UNESCO City of Music in 2008 and hosts over 130 concerts a week in a great range of venues, such as King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, o2 Academy, Barrowlands and the SECC
- One of the best club, pub and bar scenes in the UK - attracting top live acts
- Convenient location - if you enjoy getting 'out and about' Glasgow's ideally situated to explore all that Scotland has to offer, with Ireland, England, Wales and Europe also on our doorstep
- A wealth of arts and cultural venues along with a vast array of festivals from music to art, comedy to literature and everything in between
- Excellent infrastructure system - including three international airports, an underground and overground train system, and a wealth of other public transport options
- Excellent shopping - Glasgow's 'Style Mile' is second only to London for savvy shoppers
- Award-winning restaurants as well as a host of reasonably priced fine-dining experiences
The Glaswegian reputation for friendliness means that, wherever you come from, it's easy to treat Glasgow as your second home. While our campus provides the perfect haven for study, the city is only a stone's throw away and offers plenty of ways to enjoy your spare time whether you're into music, festivals, shopping, culture or sport.
Investigate further and discover the city in our website's student life section.
"Found all staff and students very welcoming."
Natalie, Stockport
"Thanks for a great day - everyone was really friendly and helpful."
Nathan, St Helens
Get involved at Glasgow
Everyone needs a break from studying and you'll find plenty of fun things to do day and night at the University. Here are just some of the services available and activities you can get involved in.
Aside from academic excellence the social aspects of being a University of Glasgow student are pretty good too! When you're not in lectures, there's a wide range of activities to get involved in across the campus.
The University offers many opportunities to get involved in student life. You could;
- Join one of our two (yes, two) Student Unions, both offering endless hours of entertainment
- Take advantage of state-of-the-art sport and recreation facilities, 46 sports clubs, and over 60 exercise classes a week
- Become a member of one of over 100 clubs and societies or start your own – an ideal way to make new friends
- Make a difference by standing for election in the Students’ Representative Council
- Become a Student Ambassador and assist at Open Days and Campus Visits
- Volunteer on one of our student media - the weekly Glasgow University Guardian newspaper, the quarterly Glasgow University Magazine, Subcity radio and Glasgow University Television
These are just a few of the ways you can make your time at the University as fulfilling and exciting as possible. Life at the University of Glasgow is about more than just getting a degree.