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University of Glasgow

Established 1451

https://www.gla.ac.uk

University of Glasgow

Established 1451

Location

Location: Glasgow

Nearest Airport: Glasgow International Airport

Nearest Station: Partick

Rankings

  • THE : =82
  • QS : 81
  • CUG : 23

Tuition Fees

Average tuition fee: 17449

Number of Students

Bachelor’s degree students: 21165

Master’s degree students: 11300

International students: 38%

About University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow is a public research university in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded in 1451, it is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Along with the universities of Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and St Andrews, the university was part of the Scottish Enlightenment during the 18th century. It is a member of Universitas 21, the Russell Group and the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities.
The university was originally located in the city's High Street; since 1870, its main campus has been at Gilmorehill in the City's West End. Additionally, a number of university buildings are located elsewhere, such as the Veterinary School in Bearsden, and the Crichton Campus in Dumfries. Alumni of the university include James Wilson, a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence, 3 Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom, 2 Scottish First Ministers (Nicola Sturgeon and Donald Dewar), economist Adam Smith, philosopher Francis Hutcheson, engineer James Watt, physicist Lord Kelvin, surgeon Joseph Lister along with 7 Nobel laureates and numerous Olympic gold medallists.

Complete Course List

  • Music and composing
  • Philosophy
  • Law and legal studies
  • Social studies
  • Languages
  • Literature and creative writing
  • Criminal law
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Linguistics
  • Archaeology and anthropology
  • Classics
  • Politics
  • History
  • Social sciences
  • Humanities
  • Business and management studies
  • Economics
  • Theology and religious studies
  • Mathematics
  • Teacher training and education
  • Sports science
  • Organisational psychology
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Translating and Interpreting
  • Electronic and electrical engineering
  • Engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Banking and finance
  • Finance
  • Computer sciences and IT
  • Software engineering
  • Media studies and publishing
  • Electronic and Electrical Engineering
  • Museum studies
  • Art and design
  • Health sciences
  • Health Care Management
  • Mass communication
  • Analytical chemistry
  • Geology
  • Chemistry
  • Medicine and surgery
  • Theatre studies
  • Civil engineering and construction
  • Performance
  • Physics
  • Dentistry
  • Business analysis and management
  • Geography
  • Data telecommunications and computer networks
  • Computer science
  • Music and performing arts
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Economics and development economics
  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Food sciences
  • Transport engineering and logistics
  • Energy and environmental management
  • Film and TV studies
  • Art management
  • Commercial and Corporate law
  • Earth and ocean sciences
  • Accounting
  • Journalism
  • Neurology and neuroscience
  • Sociology
  • Environmental science and ecology
  • Urban planning
  • Construction and the built environment
  • Animal nutrition
  • Diplomacy and international law
  • Astrophysics
  • TESOL/TEFL
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Biology and life sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Animal care and veterinary science
  • Planning and surveying
  • Aerospace engineering
  • Entrepeneurship and management
  • Hospitality and tourism
  • Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy
  • Pharmacy and pharmacology
  • Marketing
  • Architecture
  • Landscape architecture
  • Energy and environmental engineering
  • Engineering management
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Business and human resource management
  • Information science and librarianship
  • Materials science
  • Naval engineering
  • Event management
  • Nursing and midwifery
  • Interior design
University of Glasgow

55.8717514742, -4.2883598134

Postal Address

The Fraser Building
65 Hillhead Street
Glasgow
G12 8QQ
United Kingdom

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