Canada
The connection between Canada and Scotland extends far beyond Ogopogo and Nessie. With Nova Scotia and the other Maritime Provinces providing sanctuary to Scotland's historic highland clearance, it is no surprise that Canada now boasts a very strong Scottish cultural identity. With Canada’s first Prime Minister coming from Glasgow, we are anticipating great things from our Canadian graduates!
Canadian students have attended the University of Glasgow since the early 1880s. Many Glasgow academics have had strong links with Canada, including James McGill, founder of McGill University, who studied at Glasgow University in the 1750s. There are currently around 100 degree-seeking students from Canada at Glasgow, studying at all levels and across all faculties. In addition, we regularly welcome Canadian students to our campus via our exchange and study abroad programmes.
Glasgow - One of the best places to visit in 2012
You don't just have to take our word that Glasgow is a great place to visit. The New York Times has just voted it the 12th best place to visit in 2012. With its recently developed waterfront area, Glasgow just keeps getting cooler.
Have a look at the Visit Scotland brochure in English or French to get an idea of what Scotland and Glasgow have to offer!
Contact Us
Rory McDiarmid, Senior International Officer (North America)
+44 (0)141 330 3271
rory.mcdiarmid@glasgow.ac.uk
Gemma Carroll, International Recruitment Coordinator (Americas)
+44 (0)141 330 3390
gemma.carroll@glasgow.ac.uk
Meet us in Canada
You can find details of our future visits to Canada on our Travel Schedule. If there are no visits scheduled at this time, please contact Rory McDiarmid, Senior International Officer.
Student Network
If you would like to speak to a current student about studying at the University and living in Glasgow then please use our Student Network service. This is a great way to get the inside information about what it's like to be a student at Glasgow.
Factsheet for applicants from Canada
You can find out more information specifically for students from Canada by downloading our Canada Factsheet.
Scholarships
Please see our International scholarships pages for details of scholarships and bursaries you may be interested in applying for.
New for 2012:
Business School North American scholarships
Entry requirements
Undergraduate
We accept high school leaving qualifications from every province and territory. The normal minimum requirement is 5 or 6 subjects from grade 12 or CEGEP at B or better, or 80% average (dependent on grading system), including key subjects where required. Certain schools require a higher standard.
International Baccalaureate
Applications with 30-34 points will be considered for direct admission to most schools. Please note that there are certain exceptions.
SATs and APs are also accepted (see US entry requirements).
Partnerships with Canadian Institutions
The University of Glasgow is in partnership with many of the leading Canadian institutions. We currently benefit from very successful exchange agreements with:
- Dalhousie University
- McGill University
- Queen’s University
- University of British Columbia
- University of Calgary
- University of Quebec
- University of Toronto
We also have partnerships with the following institutions through Universitas 21:
- McGill University
- University of British Columbia