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University of Glasgow

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is a Russell Group institution with a long history of excellence and a modern outlook. Our beautiful and expanding campus is set in the vibrant West End of Glasgow, the world’s number one city for both friendliness and affordability (TimeOut.com).

About the institution

A world Top 100 institution (QS 2020) the University of Glasgow is a diverse community of 30,000 students from 140 countries & offers an exciting range of 600 flexible degrees in: Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, & Sciences. The University offers Professional Degrees in: Accountancy & Finance, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine.

Our beautiful campus is in Glasgow’s West End; a vibrant area with parks/botanic gardens, museums/galleries, gig venues, shops, pubs/clubs & restaurants, all of which grew up around the University. At 1.5 miles from the city centre, it’s a short walk through Kelvingrove Park. The University connects easily to the city via underground, trains, buses, cycle & walking routes.

Study Abroad at one of our 300+ global partners: www.glasgow.ac.uk/goabroad Explore destinations at: www.gla.ac.uk/goabroad/exchangedestinations

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Number of Undergraduate Students

35000

Student to Faculty Ratio

Around 9,000 staff

Size of Instituition

Very Large Institution >30,000

Selectivity

Selective (25-50% admitted). Competitive entry subjects are more selective.

Campus Style

Our ambitious £1-billion campus project brings an amazing learning hub- www.gla.ac.uk/explore/future

Education Model

Major in 3 subjects in Year 1 in Arts, Sciences & Social Sciences giving exceptional honours choice.

Are there internship opportunities?

Yes - Our Internship Hub offers 350+ internships exclusive to our students www.glasgow.ac.uk/internshiphub

Are there study abroad options?

Yes - Study Abroad at one of our 300+ global partners in over 40 countries: www.glasgow.ac.uk/goabroad

IB Grade Requirements

Ranging from: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL)

UFP Grade Requirements

We accept the University Foundation Program

Subjects

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World Top 100

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UK Top 20

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THE University of the World 2020

Accounting & Finance
World Top 100
Accounting & Finance
UK Top 10
Accounting & Finance
World Top 100
Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
UK Top 20
Anatomy & Physiology
World Top 50
Archaeology
World Top 50
Archaeology
UK Top 10
Architecture & Built Environment
World Top 200
Art & Design
World Top 200
Art & Design
UK Top 10
Biological Sciences
UK Top 20
Biological Sciences
World Top 100
Biomedical Science
UK Top 20
Business & Management Studies
UK Top 30
Business & Management Studies
World Top 200
Subject Name
Degree Area
Accounting & Finance
Business
Anatomy Physiology and Pathology
Sciences
Archaeology
Society & Social Sciences
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Computing & ICT
Astronomy/Astrophysics
Sciences
Bio-Veterinary/Animal Science
Sciences
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
Sciences
Biological Sciences
Sciences
Business and Management
Business
Chemistry
Sciences
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Classics and Ancient History
Society & Social Sciences
Communication and Media Studies
English & Media
Computer Science
Computing & ICT
Dentistry
Medicine & Healthcare
Development Studies
Society & Social Sciences
Economics
Society & Social Sciences
Education
Society & Social Sciences
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
Engineering
English Literature and/or Language
English & Media
Environmental Science
Sciences
Film and Media Production
Art & Design
Financial Mathematics
Mathematics
Geography
Society & Social Sciences
Geology/Geoscience
Sciences
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