Study Abroad programme
The Study Abroad programme is designed for visiting students who wish to study at the University of Glasgow for a semester or year as part of their undergraduate degree programme.
At Glasgow, you can choose from a range of courses. This allows you:
- a broad academic experience
- the ability to match your study abroad options with your home degree programme.
We also offer unique courses specifically designed for our Study Abroad students.
Download: Study Abroad Handbook
New Students:
English Language requirements
English Language requirements
All students whose first language is not English and who are currently not being taught in English at their home institution must submit an IELTS test with their application.
English Language requirements = IELTS 6.0 with no subtest less than 5.5
Please refer to the English Language requirements for all accepted English testing options
Pre-sessional English Language course
If applicants have lower language test results then it is possible to apply for an English Language pre-sessional course before beginning the Study Abroad programme.
In-sessional English Language courses
Students beginning the Study Abroad programme with an IELTS of 6.0 will be required to take an in-sessional English Language class to help develop academic writing skills, listening, reading, vocabulary and grammar (worth 20 SCOTCAT credits).
Visa information for travelling via Dublin (or any other airports in the Republic of Ireland)
If you require a visa and you intend to travel to the UK via Dublin (or any other airports in the Republic of Ireland), you will not pass through any UK immigration point and will therefore not be able to obtain a visa on arrival.
Therefore, if you plan to travel via Dublin you must apply for a visa before leaving your own country. If you are coming to Glasgow
- for a full year (semesters 1 and 2): you must apply for a Student route visa before you travel or
- for a single semester: you will need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa before you travel.
For further information on applying for a student visa
