Undergraduate entry requirements
Equivalent regional qualifications for A-level requirements (these can be found on the undergraduate programme you intend to study):
SAT (admissions test)
- A*AA: SAT score of 1280 PLUS two APs at 5, 5 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory prerequisite subjects
- AAA: SAT score of 1280 PLUS two APs at 5, 5 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory prerequisite subjects.
- AAB: SAT score of 1280 PLUS two APs at 5, 4 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory prerequisite subjects.
- ABB: SAT score of 1280 PLUS two APs at 5, 4 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory prerequisite subjects.
- BBB: SAT score of 1280 PLUS two APs at 4, 4 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory prerequisite subjects.
ACT (admissions test)
- A*AA: ACT score of 27 PLUS two APs at 5, 5 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory prerequisite subjects.
- AAA: ACT score of 27 PLUS two APs at 5, 5 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory prerequisite subjects.
- AAB: ACT score of 27 PLUS two APs at 5, 4 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory prerequisite subjects.
- ABB: ACT score of 27 PLUS two APs at 5, 4 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory prerequisite subjects.
- BBB: ACT score of 27 PLUS two APs at 4, 4 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory prerequisite subjects.
High School transcript with appropriate GPA and Mandatories
- GCSE A or B: Any course from Years 9-12 (does not need to be Honors/Advanced Level) would be GCSE Equivalent. For Maths GCSE equivalent, we accept Algebra II or higher, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, or Stats
- A*AA: Final High School Transcript showing GPA of 3.7 with mandatories at A. Mandatory prerequisite subjects must be studied in Year 11 or 12 and be Honors/Advanced/AP/College Prep/IB Level.
- AAA: Final High School Transcript showing GPA of 3.6 with mandatories at A. Mandatory prerequisite subjects must be studied in Year 11 or 12 and be Honors/Advanced/AP/College Prep/IB Level.
- AAB: Final High School Transcript showing GPA of 3.5 with mandatories at A. Mandatory prerequisite subjects must be studied in Year 11 or 12 and be Honors/Advanced/AP/College Prep/IB Level.
- ABB: Final High School Transcript showing GPA of 3.4 with mandatories at A. Mandatory prerequisite subjects must be studied in Year 11 or 12 and be Honors/Advanced/AP/College Prep/IB Level.
- BBB: Final High School Transcript showing GPA of 3.3 with mandatories at A. Mandatory prerequisite subjects must be studied in Year 11 or 12 and be Honors/Advanced/AP/College Prep/IB Level.
Associates Degree
- A*AA: Final GPA of 3.0 or better with 24 credits in mandatory prerequisite subjects.
- AAA: Final GPA of 3.0 or better with 24 credits in mandatory prerequisite subjects.
- AAB: Final GPA of 2.9 or better with 24 credits in mandatory prerequisite subjects
- ABB: Final GPA of 2.8 or better with 24 credits in mandatory prerequisite subjects.
- BBB: Final GPA of 2.7 or better with 24 credits in mandatory prerequisite subjects.
Advanced Placements (AP) - AP only entry
- GCSE A or B: Any course from Years 9-12 (does not need to be Honors/Advanced Level) would be GCSE Equivalent. For Maths GCSE equivalent, we accept Algebra II or higher, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, or Stats
- AAA: 555
- AAB: 554
- ABB: 544
- BBB: 444
A-levels and International Baccalaureate Diploma
See the Undergraduate degree programmes for specfic A-levels and International Baccalaureate Diploma entry requirements.
Glasgow International College
A pass on a recognised foundation programme. Our partner, Glasgow International College offers preparation courses to international students who wish to study with us but do not meet our academic entry requirements.
For information about admission to Dentistry, Medicine, or Veterinary Medicine
- Dentistry: med-sch-dental-ug@glasgow.ac.uk
- Medicine: med-sch-admissions@glasgow.ac.uk
- Veterinary Medicine: vet-sch-admissions@glasgow.ac.uk
View our Undergraduate degree programmes
Postgraduate taught entry requirements
We normally accept a Bachelor degree with the following grade equivalencies:
- For programmes requiring a UK 2.1 Honours degree: Bachelor degree with 2.8/4
- For programmes requiring a UK 2.2 Honours degree: Bachelor degree with 2.6/4
View our Postgraduate taught degree programmes to find out more about our postgraduate taught entry requirements
Federal aid
The University of Glasgow is one of few UK universities to offer a dedicated Federal Aid Support Officer.
FAFSA code: G08383
Scholarships
Undergraduate
- University of Glasgow funding
- Sanctuary - CLOSED
- The Clan Gregor Society Prize
- University of Glasgow – BUiD Scholarship
- University of Glasgow/Glasgow International College University Degree Progressi
- World Changers Global Excellence Scholarship
- External funding
Postgraduate
- University of Glasgow funding
- Adam Smith Business School Global Challenges Scholarship - CLOSED
- Adam Smith Wealth of Nations Scholarship (International) - CLOSED
- Alexander Ogilvie Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History
- Alumni Discount
- Annie Dunlop Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish Slavery Studies
- Behavioural Science Scholarship - CLOSED
- Business Analytics Scholarship - CLOSED
- College of Social Sciences Graduate School
- Education in Museums and Heritage (EDUMaH) Scholarship
- Fulbright Commission
- Global Leadership Scholarship
- MSc International and Comparative Education Scholarship
- MSc/MA Reparatory Justice Scholarships
- Sanctuary - CLOSED
- The Baird Educational Trust Studentship
- The Clan Gregor Society Prize
- The Glasgow MBA Scholarship
- The Glasgow MBA Scholarship for Women in collaboration with the 30% Club - CLOS
- University of Glasgow KMITL Postgraduate Scholarship
- University of Glasgow CoSE-UGM Alumni Scholarship
- universityofglasgow CoSE-UGM scholarship
- External funding
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.
Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
The University of Glasgow has approved status from the American Veterinary Medical Association, meaning that the final qualification received by Veterinary Medicine students is equivalent to a DVM obtained from a veterinary school in North America. Furthermore, the University of Glasgow’s BVMS programme is also accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK accrediting body) and the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education, meaning our graduates from schools carrying this combination of accreditations can work as a veterinary surgeon throughout the world!
FEEPASS
The University of Glasgow School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine is working with several US universities on an innovative programme (Facilitated Early Entry Programme for Animal Science Students) whereby selected students will complete their final year of their animal science degree at the University of Glasgow. During their time at Glasgow, students will be enrolled in the first year of the University’s Veterinary Medicine programme while earning credits toward their degree at their home institution. Upon successful completion of the year abroad and graduation from their US university, students will be guaranteed entry into year 2 of the University of Glasgow’s BVMS programme. For more information, download our FEEPASS Programme Brochure (2023)
Universities with agreements for University of Glasgow Vet FEEPASS are as follows:
- California Polytechnic State University, at San Luis Obispo
- Clemson University
- University of Connecticut
- University of Illinois
- University of Maine
- University of Missouri
- Ohio State University
- Pennsylvania State University
- Purdue University
- University of Rhode Island
- Tuskegee University
- Washington State University
- University of Vermont
You can find more information about Veterinary Medicine and Surgery on the Veterinary Medicine & Surgury BVMS programme page
Partnerships
Columbia University and the University of Glasgow are strategic partners.
We also have partnerships with the following institutions through Universitas 21:
- University of Connecticut and
- University of Maryland.
The University of Glasgow also has many partners and contacts all across America for research links, study abroad programmes and exchanges.
Glasgow welcomes many students through the centres of Study Abroad run by Arcadia and Butler Universities. See below for the full list of US study abroad and exchange partners.
International Summer School
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL
Our International Summer School is an excellent introduction to studying at a world renowned university.
Summer study allows you to:
- Explore a particular topic in more depth
- Experience teaching from world-class academic staff
- Supplement your studies and gain international experience and credits at a world-class university
Study Abroad and Exchange opportunities at Glasgow
We welcome over 1500 students every year via the long-established Study Abroad and exchange programmes
- Albion College (Principia), USA
- American University, Washington DC
- Augsburg University, USA
- Augustana University (Principia partner), USA
- Beloit College, USA
- Bentley University, USA
- Berry College (Principia partner), USA
- Boston College, USA
- Canisius College (Principia partner), USA
- Carson Newman University (Principia partner), USA
- Centre College (Principia partner), USA
- Concordia College, USA
- Converse University, USA (Principia partner)
- Creighton University (Principia partner)
- DePauw University, USA (Principia partner)
- Duke PPS, USA
- Duke University, USA
- Georgetown University, USA
- Gonzaga University, USA (Principia partner)
- Goucher College, USA
- Heidelberg University, USA (Principia partner)
- IFSA Butler University, USA
- International Studies Abroad (ISA), USA
- Kings College, USA
- Lewis and Clark College, USA
- Loyola University New Orleans, USA (Principia partner)
- Loyola University, Maryland, USA (Principia partner)
- Macalester College, USA
- McDaniel College, USA (Principia partner)
- Miami University, Ohio, USA
- Mississippi State University, USA (Principia partner)
- Muhlenberg College, USA
- North Central College, USA (Principia partner)
- Radford University, Virginia, USA
- Regis University, USA (Principia partner)
- Rutgers University, USA (Principia partner)
- Saint Martin's University, USA
- Seattle Pacific University, USA
- Siena College, USA
- Smith College, USA
- St John’s University, USA
- State University of New York at Albany (SUNY), USA
- State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY), USA
- Swarthmore College, USA (Principia Partner)
- Towson University, USA
- University of Alabama, USA
- University of Alaska, Fairbanks, USA
- University of California, Berkeley, USA
- University of California, Davis, USA
- University of California, Irvine, USA
- University of California, Los Angeles, USA
- University of California, Merced, USA
- University of California, Riverside, USA
- University of California, San Diego, USA
- University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
- University of California, Santa Cruz, USA
- University of Denver, USA
- University of Florida, USA
- University of Maryland, USA
- University of Massachusetts at Amherst, USA
- University of Miami, USA
- University Of Minnesota, USA
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
- University of Oklahoma, USA
- University of San Diego, USA
- University of Texas at Austin, USA
- University of Vermont, USA
- University of Virginia, USA
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, USA
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay, USA
- University of Wisconsin LaCrosse, USA
- University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, USA
- University of Wyoming, USA (Principia partner)
- Vassar College, USA
- Westminster College, USA (Principia partner)
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
Maral Dadourian - USA Country Manager (based in Chicago, IL)
Regional Support for Midwestern USA and Western Canada: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin.
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Ashley Jeanson - Senior International Officer (based in Los Angeles, CA)
Regional Support for Western USA: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
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Peter Carlisle - Senior International Officer, (based in New York, NY)
Regional Support for Northeastern USA and Eastern Canada: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont.
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Rosie Houlding - Senior International Officer (based in Columbus, OH)
Regional Support for Southeast and Central USA: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia.
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Bill Hoare - International Recruitment Manager (based in Glasgow)
bill.hoare@glasgow.ac.uk
Get to Know Glasgow podcast: USA episode
In this special bonus episode of our Get to Know Glasgow podcast, watch American students Samantha from New Jersey (undergraduate) and Anoosha from San Francisco (postgraduate) share their experiences of studying at the University of Glasgow, hosted by Ashley from our in-country team in the USA.
More about the podcast
In each episode, you’ll learn about student life in Glasgow from the people who know it best: real UofG students. They share their advice and top tips, so you’ll know what it’s really like to be part of #TeamUofG.
Liz: What I Wish I'd Known Before Moving to Glasgow
Join Liz, an American postgraduate student from New York, as she shares the top 10 things she wishes she’d known before coming to Glasgow for her studies.
Published May 2022
Jeremy's Experience as an International Veterinary Student
Join Jeremy, speaking from our Garscube campus Small Animal Hospital about his experience as an international veterinary student at the University of Glasgow.
Published September 2024
Outlander at the University of Glasgow
Postgraduate Arts student Fiona walks you through the Outlander filming locations on the University of Glasgow’s main campus.
Published October 2023
How to find out more about student life in Glasgow
Pascaline explains how you can hear from real students about their UofG experiences:
Student Campus Tour
Join our students Harriet, Ewan and Natasha as they take you on your own private tour of the #UniversityofGlasgow main campus, located in the west end of #Glasgow.
Published November 2024