Japan

The first Japanese students matriculated at the University in the 1870s and since then strong links have been forged between Glasgow and Japan. In 1901, Professors Joji Sakurai and Isao Iijima of the University of Tokyo were awarded honorary degrees from the University of Glasgow. Other famous alumni include Aikitu Tanakadate (1856-1952) who later founded the Institute of Seismology at Tokyo University. Today we have a growing number of students from top Japanese Universities and schools.

Japanese students come to Glasgow for Study Abroad, Summer School, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study.

Our Japanese Society was set up in 1997 and runs regular events ranging from the bi-annual sushi party and the Japanese film show to impromptu gatherings and pub meets.

Have a look at the Visit Scotland brochure to get an idea of what Scotland and Glasgow have to offer!

Contact Us

Annie McLaughlin, International Officer (East Asia)
+44 (0)141 330 7012
annie.mclaughlin@glasgow.ac.uk

Lexy Docwra, International Recruitment Coordinator (East Asia)
+44 (0)141 330 3241
Lexy.Docwra@glasgow.ac.uk

Meet us in Japan

You can find details of our future visits to Japan 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.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Levels, International Baccalaureate, a recognised foundation or access programme or equivalent.

Students with a Japanese Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) will normally require a foundation course before entering a degree programme. We offer a number of pre-entry programmes at Glasgow International College. In some cases, students with excellent grades in the Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho and very good English language skills may be admitted directly to 1st year of a degree programme.

International A-Levels, IB, SAT and AP are also accepted.

Postgraduate Taught

We will consider applications to Masters degrees from graduates of recognised Japanese universities, normally with 80% (GPA 3.0 on a 4-scale) or better.

Partnerships with Japanese Institutions 

The University works closely with Tokyo University, Waseda University and Hitotsubashi University.

Japanese culture in Scotland, 1880 - 1914

Those interested in Scottish and/or Japanese culture should check out our online discussion which shows the Hunterian’s diverse collection of Japanese inspired Scottish art.

Arrival at the University of Glasgow

All new international students to the University of Glasgow will receive a warm welcome at Glasgow International Airport. You will be greeted by our friendly welcome team and taken to your accommodation or dropped off at our beautiful campus. You can watch our arrivals video on You Tube