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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
Country Top 10
Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
Country Top 10
Anatomy & Physiology
Country Top 10
Anatomy & Physiology
World Top 100
Archaeology
UK Top 20
Archaeology
World Top 200
Architecture & Built Environment
World Top 200
Art & Design
World Top 200
Art & Design
UK Top 10
Biological Sciences
World Top 100
Biological Sciences/Biology
Country Top 10
Biomedical Sciences (Inc Neuroscience)
UK Top 20
Business and Management
Country Top 30
Business and Management
World Top 200
Chemistry
Country Top 20
Chemistry
World Top 200
Civil Engineering
Country Top 10
Civil and Structural Engineering
World Top 200
Classics & Ancient History
UK Top 20
Communication and Media Studies
World Top 100
Computer Science
Country Top 10
Computer Science and Information Systems
World Top 200
Dance, Drama & Cinematics
UK Top 10
Dentistry
UK Top 10
Development Studies
World Top 100
Economics
Country Top 10
Economics & Econometrics
World Top 200
Education
Country Top 10
Education & Training
World Top 50
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Country Top 10
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
World Top 200
Engineering and Technology
World Top 200
English
Country Top 10
English Language & Literature
World Top 50
Environmental Sciences
World Top 200
Geography
World Top 100
Geography & Environmental Science
UK Top 20
Geology
UK Top 10
History
World Top 100
History
Country Top 10
Law
UK Top 10
Law and Legal Studies
World Top 100
Linguistics
World Top 200
Materials Sciences
World Top 300
Mathematics
World Top 200
Mathematics
Country Top 10
Mechanical Engineering
UK Top 20
Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
World Top 200
Medicine
World Top 50
Medicine
UK Top 10
Modern Languages
World Top 100
Music
Country Top 10
Nursing
World Top 100
Nursing
Country Top 10
Performing Arts
World Top 100
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Country Top 30
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
World Top 100
Philosophy
Country Top 20
Philosophy
World Top 100
Physics & Astronomy
World Top 100
Physics & Astronomy
UK Top 10
Politics
World Top 200
Politics/Political Science
Country Top 20
Psychology
Country Top 10
Psychology
World Top 200
Social Policy
UK Top 10
Social Policy & Administration
World Top 100
Sociology
UK Top 10
Sociology
World Top 100
Sports Science
UK Top 10
Sports-Related Subjects
World Top 100
Statistics and Operational Research
World Top 200
Theology & Religious Studies
UK Top 10
Veterinary Medicine
UK top 10
Veterinary Science
World Top 10
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
History
Society & Social Sciences
International Relations
Society & Social Sciences
Law
Society & Social Sciences
Liberal Arts Only
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Linguistics
Language & Culture
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Medicine (Undergraduate)
Medicine & Healthcare
Modern Languages Mixed
Language & Culture
Music
Performing Arts
Natural Sciences
Sciences
Nursing
Medicine & Healthcare
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Medicine & Healthcare
Philosophy
Society & Social Sciences
Philosophy Politics and Economics
Society & Social Sciences
Physics
Sciences
Politics
Society & Social Sciences
Psychology
Society & Social Sciences
Social Policy
Society & Social Sciences
Sociology
Society & Social Sciences
Software Engineering
Computing & ICT
Sport Science
Sciences
Statistics
Mathematics
Theology and Religious Studies
Society & Social Sciences
Veterinary Medicine
Sciences
Zoology
Sciences
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