How to apply

Entry requirements

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent (on a 4.0 scale) or better. If students do not have a GPA of 3.0, we may still consider them, provided they have strong support and a good academic reference from their home institution.
• Two letters of reference from your home institution.

Level

Most students are in their Junior (third) Year on arrival at Glasgow, but we can accept suitably qualified applicants who are:

• In their Senior (fourth) year for first semester courses
• Sophomores (students in their second year)*
• Freshman (first) year abroad*
• Junior College students*
• Students who have graduated, for example those who have obtained Rotary Scholarships. 

*Restrictions apply please contact us for further details.

Please note: we will also take suitably qualified students from the programmes provided by Arcadia University, Centre for Education Abroad and Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University.  Please contact these organisations directly for further information.

Application Process

Contact either your home institution's Study Abroad Office or the Study Abroad Co-ordinator at the University of Glasgow to discuss the possibility of studying abroad.

1. Browse the study abroad course catalogue for the courses available.
2. Download the Study Abroad application Large print application forms are available on request.
3. Return the completed application form to the Study Abroad Co-ordinator at the University of Glasgow with a copy of your most recent academic transcript, two letters of reference and a personal statement.
4. You application will be acknowledged by email.
5. You will receive the initial decision on your application as soon as possible followed by additional information about your choice of classes, particularly any level 3 and 4 classes you wish to attend.

Please note: we will also take suitably qualified students from the programmes provided by Arcadia University, Centre for Education Abroad and Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University.  Please contact these organisations directly for further information.

Application Deadlines

Please make sure you check your home institution's deadlines for applications also.

Accommodation

Applications for housing are made online.  Once accepted to the programme, you will be emailed a reference number and instructions on making your application for accommodation online. Further guidance can be seen on our Residential Services website.  We guarantee you a place in university accommodation so long as you apply as soon as possible after receiving your acceptance.