Colombia
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Over the years, the University has been fortunate to host several Colombian students on a regular basis, mainly at graduate level. The University collaborates with the British Chevening Association, Colombia to promote a mutually beneficial relationship between Colombia and the United Kingdom.
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Contact Us
Rory McDiarmid, Senior International Officer (South 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 Colombia
You can find details of our future visits to Colombia on our Travel Schedule. If there are no visits scheduled at this time, please contact one of our International Representatives based in your country.
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.
Interested students are also welcome to get in touch with the Hispanic Society, one of the over 150 clubs and socities that the University of Glasgow has to offer!
Santander Scholarships
As an Colombian national, you will be eligible for a Santander Scholarship worth £5000 towards the cost of a one year Masters programme. For more information, including an application form, please visit http://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/internationalscholarships/postgraduatetaught/#d.en.153621
The deadline for all applications this year is 30th April 2011.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate
The University will consider students who have gained the Bachillerato (Diploma de Bachillér) – a qualification considered comparable to GCSE grades A*-C standard on a subject for subject basis - for admission into Glasgow’s foundation programme which is run by the Glagow International College. On successful completion of the foundation programme you will progress into Year two of the main undergraduate Bachelors Degree.
International Baccalaureate
Applications with 30-34 points will be considered for direct admission to most schools. Please note that there are certain exceptions.
Postgraduate Taught
We will consider applications to a Masters degree from graduates holding a Licenciado or Titulo Profesional. This qualification is considered comparable to the British Bachelor degree when awarded after four or more years of study. If a minimum pass mark of 3.5 or above is achieved, this may be considered for admission to a taught Master's degree course.
Partnerships with Colombian Institutions
The University of Glasgow is fortunate to have a partnership with the Fundacion para el Futuro de Colombia (COLFUTURO). This partnership strengthens bi-lateral co-operation in the field of education between Colombia and Glasgow.
The University also has strong links in many subject areas with Universidad de los Andes.