Say hello to Glasgow

Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Since opening our doors in 1451, we’ve dedicated our time to inspiring great minds throughout history, from the father of economics, Adam Smith, to the pioneer of television, John Logie Baird.

If you’re thinking about studying at Glasgow, we understand that you’ll want to take your time to find out what we can offer. 

We know that you’ll be looking for a university that provides a broad choice of subjects, excellent teaching standards and superb facilities. You’ll also want to study somewhere with an international reputation, high graduate employment rates and a top-quality student lifestyle, all in one of the world’s top student cities (QS Best Student Cities 2012). These things are important, which is why they all form the Glasgow experience. 

If you choose to study with us, you’ll

• be part of a university ranked in the top 1% of the world;
• learn from pioneering academics whose research is internationally recognised;
• join a student population made up of over 23,000 people from more than 120 countries;
• find first-class facilities for sport, one of the best libraries in Europe and a new student services building where you can get advice on everything from careers to council tax;
• benefit from living in the UK’s third largest city: and Scotland’s largest; with a renowned music scene, excellent shopping, a wealth of arts and cultural venues, and friendly nightlife, all on your doorstep.

Rankings

Glasgow is ranked highly in both UK and international league tables.

• 14th Guardian University Guide 2013
• 15th Times Good University Guide 2013
• 17th Independent Complete University Guide 2013
• 19th Sunday Times University Guide 2013
• 3rd International Student Barometer 2012