Chile
The University of Glasgow has a strong history with Chile and has been welcoming Chilean students since the late 1800s. Tomás de la Barra Fontecilla from Chile was the first ever international student to obtain a PhD at the University was in 1924.
The University is delighted to currently have around 20 registered Chilean students. We also boast a strong link with Chile including a very popular student exchange programme with Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Our International Student Support team offer various opportunities to mingle with other students hailing from Chile and dozens of other countries. Chilean students are also invited to join the University’s Hispanic Society.
Undergraduate entry requirements
The University of Glasgow will consider students who have gained the licencia de education media for entry into Glasgow International College. The licencia de education is only considered comparable to GCSE (grades A-C) on a subject-for-subject basis, with the exception of English language. Individual required marks will depend on the intended subject of study.
A-levels and International Baccalaureate Diploma
See the Undergraduate degree programmes for specfic A-levels and International Baccalaureate Diploma entry requirements.
American Curriculum
Students applying with American qualifications (SAT/ACT/AP) should refer to the USA country page
For information about admission to Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or Nursing
- Dentistry: med-sch-dental-ug@glasgow.ac.uk
- Medicine: med-sch-admissions@glasgow.ac.uk
- Veterinary Medicine: vet-sch-admissions@glasgow.ac.uk
- Nursing: nursing-sch-admissions@glasgow.ac.uk
View our Undergraduate degree programmes
Postgraduate taught entry requirements
We will consider applications to a Masters degree from graduates holding a Licenciatura/Licenciado. This qualification, when awarded after for years of study or more, is considered comparable to the British Bachelor degree standard. Applicants with an average between 5.7 and 7 (a GPA of 3.0 or above) may be considered for postgraduate study.
View our Postgraduate taught degree programmes to find out more about our postgraduate taught entry requirements
Scholarships
Undergraduate
- University of Glasgow funding
Postgraduate
- University of Glasgow funding
- Sanctuary Scholarships
- Adam Smith Scholarship (International)
- Alexander Ogilvie Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History
- ASBS Global Challenges Scholarship
- CONICyT (La Comsion Nacional de Investigacion Cientifica y Tecnologica de Chile)
- MSc International and Comparative Education Scholarship
- School of Computing Science: International Excellence Awards
- School of Geographical and Earth Sciences: PGT Excellence Awards
- University of Glasgow International Leadership Scholarship
Prospective Student Information Sessions
The University of Glasgow is pleased to invite all prospective students to online information sessions which will be dedicated to answering your questions about joining #TeamUofG.
The team will give a presentation covering the application process, entry requirements and student life. There will be time at the end of the presentation for you to ask questions.
Click the relevant link below to book your place.
Partnerships
We have a partnership with Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC) through Universitas 21.
Study Abroad and Exchange opportunities at Glasgow
We welcome over 1500 students every year via the long-established Study Abroad and exchange programmes
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (PUC) (Pontifica Universidad Católica de Chile)
- Accounting & Finance
- Aerospace Engineering/Sciences
- Archaeology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business & Management
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Comparative Literature
- Computing Science
- Digital Media & Information Studies
- Earth Science and Geology
- Economic & Social History
- Economics
- Education
- Electronics/Electrical Engineering
- English Language
- English Literature
- Film & TV
- Geography
- History
- History of Art
- Law
- Life Sciences
- Maths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Politics and International Relations
- Product Design Engineering
- Psychology
- School of Interdisciplinary subjects Dumfries
- Scottish Literature
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Theatre Studies
- Theology & Religious Studies
- Urban Studies/Public & Social Policy
Information for incoming participants: Study Abroad and exchange at Glasgow
If you want to come to Glasgow for a year abroad and your country does not have an existing agreement please look at our incoming Study Abroad Programme options
Meet Us
We would be happy to welcome you to our historic main campus in the heart of Glasgow, where we host open days and campus tours for you to experience our University in person. For more information, go to: http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/visit/.
Contact Us
Jo Power, International Recruitment Manager (based in Glasgow)
jo.power@glasgow.ac.uk
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