International students

Finland

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The University of Glasgow has a long established relationship with Finland and we have been welcoming students here for many decades. Our Finnish graduates include engineers, lawyers and professors among many others. At Glasgow, you will study to gain an internationally respected degree, but we can guarantee you much more besides.

Contact Us

For further information please contact student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk or:

Gemma Carroll, International Officer 
+44 (0)141 330 7379
gemma.carroll@glasgow.ac.uk

Mhairi MacFarlane, International Recruitment Coordinator
+44 (0)141 330 7020
mhairi.macfarlane@glasgow.ac.uk

Caroline Boddie, Senior International Officer 
+44 (0)141 330 2462
caroline.boddie@glasgow.ac.uk

Meet us in Finland

We do not currently have any planned visits to Finland.  For information on where we miht be visiting which is close to Finland, please refer to our Travel Schedule.

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 Nordic Society, one of the over 150 clubs and socities that the University of Glasgow has to offer!

Entry requirements

We welcome students to the University of Glasgow with a variety of different qualifications. We have a team of experts that will equate any of the qualifications you hold to our entry requirements.  All you have to do is let us know the type of qualification you have and the grade you hold in it.

Undergraduate

For students wishing to apply for one of our courses applicants holding a Ylioppilastutkintotodistus must achieve a minimum overall average of Laudatur (7), including Laudatur (7) in at least four specified subjects. Two the four subjects must be subjects relevant to the course in which is intended on being studied.

International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 34 points is required to be considered for an offer. Actual offers will specify subjects and grades to be attained at Higher Level.

Postgraduate

We will consider applications to Masters degrees from graduates holding a Bachelors Degree or a Kandidaatti.  Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 in the Bachelors degree and 4 out of 5 in the Kandidaatti or above may be considered for postgraduate study.

Partnerships with Finnish Institutions

The University of Glasgow is in partnership with many of the leading Finnish institutions.  We currently benefit from very successful exchange agreements with:

  • Abo Akademi
  • Aalto University School of Science and Technology
  • Helisinki University of Technology
  • Itä-Suomen yliopisto
  • Jyvaskylan yliopisto
  • Oulu University of Applied Sciences
  • Oulun yliopisto
  • Tampereen Teknillinen Korkeakoulu
  • Tampereen yliopisto
  • The United Nations University
  • University of Helsinki
  • University of Turku

Visit Us

The very best way to decide if University of Glasgow is the best choice for you is to see the campus for yourself. We have a range of opportunities for you to meet with staff and students to discuss your course. Details of these can be found at visit us.