Welcome to the School of Culture & Creative Arts

The School of Culture & Creative Arts provides a diverse and stimulating environment with students from every continent and a broad range of undergraduate, taught and research masters programmes and doctoral studies.

• General information (including Visas) can be found on the University's International students pages.
• A dedicated International Student Support team provides advice on non-academic matters such as immigration, employment, finance and any other concerns you may have.
• Enquiries about your programme of study should be directed to the School of Culture & Creative Arts Office in 8 University Gardens, your Programme Convenor or Advisor of Studies.

Before you arrive

• Carol Doyle is the International Student Contact for the School of Culture & Creative Arts
• English Language Requirements: The UK Border Agency has recently have issued strict guidelines requiring that all international applicants must have attained a B2 level in English Language Skills in order to be granted a visa.
• Postgraduate applicants: Please read the Frequently Asked Questions about your application, which includes Visa Questions
• All students should read the International Student Support information, which includes these downloads: the International Orientation Programme and the International Student Handbook

Once you are here

Tier 4 Visa Checks

Once you have arrived in Glasgow, we will ask you to come to the School office at various points during the session to confirm your attendance at the University. You must sign a register, as the University is a Highly Trusted Sponsor for your Tier 4 Visa. This will normally be three times in each semester, and for postgraduate students, once during the summer. You will be sent an email with all the details, so please put the dates in your diary.

Study Abroad

If you are currently studying at the University of Glasgow and would like to study abroad as part of your degree, you can read more at our Student Life pages.