• Standard entry requirements: AAB.
• Minimum entry requirements: BBB.
• Additional requirements: A-level Technology or Mathematics or Science subject.
   
  GCSE English Language & Literature at Grade C (or Grade 4–5).
   
  GCSE Mathematics at Grade B (or Grade 5–6). Interview.

A-Level qualifications must be achieved at the first attempt.

• S5 standard entry requirements: AAAB.
• S5 minimum entry requirements: No minimum at S5.
• S6 standard entry requirements: AAABB cumulative grade requirement for S6 offer holders.
• Additional requirements: Higher English and either a Higher Science subject, Higher Technological subject or Higher Mathematics at Grades A or B. Where Mathematics is not one of the Higher subjects, National 5 Mathematics at Grade B. Please note that National 5 Application of Mathematics cannot be accepted. Interview.

We adjust these entry requirements for eligible applicants who complete one of our widening participation pre-entry programmes: see Access Glasgow

• Adjusted S5 standard entry requirements: AABB/ABBBB.
• Adjusted S5 minimum entry requirements: No minimum at S5.
• Adjusted S6 standard entry requirements: AABB/ABBBB cumulative grade requirement for S6 offer holders. Considered for offer at BBBB.
• Adjusted additional requirements: Higher English at Grade C and either a Higher Science subject, Higher Technological subject or Higher Mathematics at Grade B.
   
  Where Mathematics is not one of the Higher subjects, National 5 Mathematics at Grade B. Please note that National 5 Application of Mathematics cannot be accepted. Interview.
   
  Successful completion and grades in either the Top-Up Programme or Summer School.

International Baccalaureate

• Standard academic entry requirements: 36 Points including three HL subjects at 6,6,5.
• Minimum academic entry requirements: 32 Points including three HL subjects at 6,5,5.
• Additional requirements: English at HL4.
   
  Mathematics or Science subject at HL5.
   
  Mathematics at SL4. Interview.

International Baccalureate qualifications must be achieved at the first attempt.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL*: 90; no sub-test less than: Reading: 20; Listening: 19; Speaking: 19; Writing: 23
  
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall: no sub-test less than 169
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall: no sub-test less than 169
• PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59
• IGCSE: English as a First Language (0500/0522): C in Reading and Writing, plus 1 in Listening, 2 in Speaking, where applicable. All four components (listening, writing, speaking, reading) must be examined and detailed on results slip
• IGCSE: English as a Second Language (0510/0511): A in Reading and Writing, plus A in Listening, 2/B in Speaking, where applicable. All four components (listening, writing, speaking, reading) must be examined and detailed on results slip
• Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII at Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests

* Please note that TOEFL is still acceptable for admission to this programme for both home/EU and international students.

For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use TOEFL to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level courses. We therefore still accept TOEFL tests taken in the last two years for admission to this programme.

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• School of Modern Languages and Cultures: English for Academic Study
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

For further information about English language, please see School of Modern Languages and Cultures: English for Academic Study.

The bursary supports talented students who might not be able to take a place at University for reasons of financial hardship and  available to new entrant full-time undergraduate students of the University of Glasgow who are fully registered for Session 2019-20 as being domiciled in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and paying annual tuition fees of £9,250 per annum.

The RUK Excellence Scholarship of £1,000 for each year of study will be awarded to first degree entrants who have attained AAA or better in one sitting at A Level (or equivalent). 

The University of Glasgow has 30 undergraduate scholarships available for students of African/African-Caribbean backgrounds. The scholarship supports students who could face financial difficulties taking up their place to study at the University. The value of the scholarship is £2,000, paid in instalments for one year of undergraduate study.

The University of Glasgow offer a 15% discount on the first year of tuition fee to students from Beaconhouse Schools and who enrol on an undergraduate programme at the University of Glasgow. The discount does not apply to Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Dentistry programmes.