Iraq

Ahlan wa sahlan

The University of Glasgow has a long established relationship with countries in the Middle East and we have been welcoming students here for many decades. At Glasgow, you will study to gain an internationally respected degree, but we can guarantee you much more besides. Glasgow is one of Europe’s most diverse cities and includes a large Muslim population. The city is home to twelve mosques and a wide range of Halal butchers and shops. Furthermore, the University has its own Muslim Students Association which represents and caters for Muslim students on campus.

The University offers an excellent standard of comfortable and secure student accommodation, with single-gender occupancy available. Furthermore, we guarantee a place for all full-time new entrant international students studying for a degree (providing students apply on-time).

Contact Us

Helen Templar, International Officer (Middle East and Africa)
+44 (0)141 330 7010
helen.templar@glasgow.ac.uk 

Helen-Marie Clayton, Senior International Officer (Middle East and Africa)
+44 (0)141 330 1960
helen.clayton@glasgow.ac.uk

Jennifer Gazzard, International Recruitment Coordinator (Middle East and Africa)
+44 (0)141 330 7757
jennifer.gazzard@glasgow.ac.uk   

Meet us in Iraq

You can find details of our future visits to Iraq 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 Muslim Student Association, one of the over 150 clubs and socities that the University of Glasgow has to offer!

Middle Eastern Culture in Glasgow

Middle Eastern restaurants in Glasgow

Middle Eastern collections at Glasgow Museums

Factsheet for applicants from the Middle East

You can find out more information specifically for students from the Middle East by downloading our Middle East Factsheet in Arabic or English.

Movies about the University

You can watch movies about the University including student life and studying with us on our Student Life page.

We also offer a Welcome Service at Glasgow Airport for all new international students in September. You can find out more by watching our Airport Arrival video.

Entry requirements

GIC Foundation

Successful completion of Diplom - Metevaseth / Nameh Dabirestan High School Diplom with grade average of 16.

Undergraduate

Applicants with the Secondary School  Certificate will usually be required to complete a foundation year - refer to GIC Foundation.

Postgraduate Taught

We will consider applications to Masters degrees from graduates holding a Bachelors Degree.  The Bachelors Degree must be from a recognised university with a GPA between 75-80%.

Postgraduate Research

We will consider applications with successful completion of an Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught degree from a recognised university with a grade between 75-80%.

Partnerships with Iraqi Institutions

The University has partnerships with BUIC (British Universities Iraq Consortium), Dohuk and University of Sulaimani, Kurdistan.