UofG pioneers the future of immersive realities
Glasgow is set to transform the landscape of Extended Reality (XR) research with the launch of its newest interdisciplinary research centre, Realities and Immersion Glasgow (RIG).
One of the world's top universities for Arts and Humanities - ranked 56th in the latest Times Higher Education world rankings by subject and 61st in the QS world subject rankings.
About the College of Arts & Humanities
We have been at the forefront of delivering world-leading teaching, learning and research in the arts and humanities since 1451.
The College is home to four innovative Schools renowned for their world-leading research, their extensive local and international partnerships and the wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree opportunities they offer:
- School of Critical Studies
- School of Culture and Creative Arts
- School of Humanities | Sgoil nan Daonnachdan
- School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Research
We are committed to sustaining a positive and nurturing research culture. This is reflected in our strong REF 2021 (Research Excellence Framework) results with two-thirds of environment and impact being recognised as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'.
Strategy
Our College Strategy (2023–2028) outlines our values, our distinctive strengths and our future priorities. Find out more in our welcome message from the Vice-Principal and meet our College Management Group.
Teaching
Our undergraduate degree offers you the flexibility to study several subjects before specialising. Our postgraduate students enjoy a broad range of different taught and research programmes.
A City of Creativity and Culture
The University of Glasgow is situated in the heart of the West End, a vibrant hub for the creative arts industry in one of the 30 best cities in the world.
We are the UK's top cultural and creative city (European Commission, 2019) and a UNESCO City of Music. Glasgow is home to more than 100 cultural organisations, including the Burrell Collection (Art Fund 2023 Museum of the Year), the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, and five internationally renowned performing arts companies.
Study Arts & Humanities in Glasgow
Glasgow is home to more than 100 cultural organisations and five of Scotland's internationally renowned performing arts companies.
Some of our students tell us why Glasgow is a great city to study Arts & Humanities.
Sustainability
Discover some of the ways we help tackle climate change and why we are rated a top 20 university in the world for sustainability.
Latest news
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11 Apr
New Head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures at UofG
College of Arts & Humanities at the University of Glasgow is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Nina Parish as the new Head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures. -
10 Apr
QAA publishes new suite of Subject Benchmark Statements
Two College of Arts & Humanities colleagues contributed to the panels for two of the new Subject Benchmark Statements. -
03 Apr
Innovation Accelerator extended Museums in the Metaverse
The pilot programme has invested £100m to date in high-potential innovation clusters across three UK regions and an additional £30m in funding will build on regional cluster strengths to drive economic growth and technological advancement.