Living in Glasgow

"Glasgow is the friendliest and most affordable city in the world" (Time Out, 2019)

Night view - UofG main building and the Hydro

Discover Glasgow

Introducing Glasgow

Introducing Glasgow

Glasgow highlights

Students walking along Ashton Lane

West End

The University’s main campus is nestled within Glasgow’s cosy and cultural West End, home to cafés, bars, restaurants, vintage boutiques and cultural attractions.

 

A restaurant in Finnieston with outdoor seating

Eating out

The Finnieston neighbourhood (next to the University) is considered the city’s “foodie quarter” with a brilliant mix of cool, quality and affordable venues.

Outside the Barrowland Ballroom at night

Music and nightlife

As the UK's first UNESCO City of Music, music is the beating heart of Glasgow. Some of the city's venues include:

Buchanan Street shops

Shopping

Glasgow is a shopper’s paradise, with the city catering for all tastes and budgets.

2014 Commonwealth Games, Hampden

Sport

Glasgow has been crowned the European Capital of Sport in 2023, becoming the first city to take the title twice. 

Three students walking in Kelvingrove Park

Parks

Glasgow means "dear green place" in Gaelic and certainly lives up to its name with over 90 parks and gardens to explore.