A warm welcome

Our diverse University community is something we are very proud of at Glasgow, providing a rich cultural, social and educational mix which appeals to students and staff from all over the world. By choosing to study here you will join students from over 100 different countries. Have a look at your country to find out when our International Officers will be visiting you.

Our partner, Glasgow International College offers Foundation Certificate, Diploma and Pre-Masters academic preparation programmes for international students that do not qualify for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes.

The city of Glasgow has a reputation throughout the world as a friendly and welcoming place with a vibrant cultural life; we are delighted that many of our students say the same about the University. We hope that you will take the time to find out for yourself and look forward to welcoming you to the University of Glasgow.

Important Visa Information. If you wish to make an application for a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa from inside or outside the UK on or after 22nd February 2010, you must obtain a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). This is a unique online reference number issued to you by the University as your Tier 4 Licenced Sponsor. You cannot use a Visa Letter on or after this date or your application will be rejected. If you have already been issued with a Visa Letter and will not be using it by 21st February, please contact the College or School which issued you with your visa letter to arrange for a CAS to be issued. You can find more information about Applying for a student visa before you leave home and Extending your student visa in the UK under the new arrangements on our International Student Support webpages.

Contact us
Recruitment and International Office
The Fraser Building
University of Glasgow
Glasgow G12 8QQ

Tel: +44 (0) 141 330 6062
Fax: +44 (0) 141 330 4045
E-mail: student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk