University of Glasgow (U of G)

About

The University of Glasgow is a public research university in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded by papal bull in 1451 [O.S. 1450], it is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities.

Objectives

The University of Glasgow's primary objective is to be a "World-Changing University," focusing on research, teaching, and societal impact.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• Arts
• Biomedical & Life Sciences
• Education
• Engineering
• Information and Mathematical Sciences
• Law
• Business & Social Science
• Medicine (including Dentistry and Nursing)
• Physical Sciences
•  Veterinary Medicine. 

Reasons to Study at University of Glasgow

1. Outdoor activities

   From world-class watersports and walking, to cycling and mountain climbing, the possibilities for getting active in Scotland's magnificent great outdoors are endless.

2. Film locations

   Scotland has been host to filming for many top films and TV shows including Outlander, Harry Potter and Skyfall with the University's main campus often playing a starring role!

3. Notable alumni

   Glasgow is a breeding ground for talented writers. Their list of literary graduates range from AJ Cronin, Catherine Carswell and Tobias Smollett to Anne Donovan, William McIlvanney, William Boyd, Louise Welsh, Chris Brookmyre, Denise Mina and Alan Warner.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

• You can find the entry requirements for the programme you are applying to on each individual programme page. You can also find the English language requirements for the programme there.
• International students can find specific entry criteria, including grade equivalencies, on the international student hub. Select your country from the drop-down list to get information specific to your country.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Entry requirements are stated in the 'entry requirements' section of each individual programme webpage.

International students can find specific entry criteria, including grade equivalencies, on the international student hub. Select your country from the drop-down list to get information specific to your country.

Supporting Documents

• A copy of your official degree certificate(s) if you have already completed your degree. This should be a scanned copy in colour of the original document.
• A copy of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades obtained.
• Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s) if they are in a language other than English.
• Reference(s)
• Evidence of your English language ability if required
• A copy of the photo page of your passport (non-UK applicants only)
• Any additional documents listed under 'entry requirements' on the programme page

Please note: a CV or personal statement is generally not required for most programmes. However, there may be some exceptions - please check the entry requirements for your programme on the programme page.

How To Apply For Admission

FOR UNDERGRADUATE: Applications are made through UCAS or through the Common Application (Common App) system.

FOR POSTGRADUATE: Applications are made through the Online Appication Form. Go to the 'Apply now' button on the selected course page.

Gallery

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  Sports in Campus

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  University Library

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  Group Study Space

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  Graduating Students

University of Glasgow Campus Tour

Facilities

• Library: The University of Glasgow Library is one of the oldest and largest university libraries in Europe.
• Research Center: The University of Glasgow has over 50 research centres active in a wide range of areas.
• Place of Worship: There are a variety of rooms across the campus offering students and staff the opportunity to pray and reflect.
• Sports: There are over 50 Glasgow University Sports Association affiliated sports clubs with more than 5,000 members who participate in them.
• Gym: The Stevenson Building is home to two 700sqm gyms – Pulse cardio gym and PowerPlay, the strength & conditioning gym with 20 ESP Olympic Power Racks.
• Laboratory: The University of Glasgow has numerous laboratories across its campus for research, teaching, and specialized activities. These include advanced research facilities, computing science labs, and specialized labs like histology, the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre, and the Integrated Space and Exploration Technologies Laboratory. 
• Accommodation: The University of Glasgow offers a range of on-campus student accommodation, including various room types like standard, en-suite, and studio options.

Accreditations

AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Dr Alan Brown

  Senior Lecturer Alan Brown joined the School of Law as a Lecturer in Private Law in 2018, having previously been a Lecturer in Law at Abertay University (2017-18), and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2022. He hold... read more

  s an LLB (University of Strathclyde, 2008) and PhD (University of Strathclyde, 2016).
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  Dr Ana Cannilla

  Lecturer Dr Ana Cannilla joined the School of Law in September 2021, having previously taught at the University of Reading. She holds a Law Degree from the Complutense University of Madrid, an LLM by Research ... read more

  from Carlos III University of Madrid, and a PhD in Law from the University of Reading. 
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  Professor Dimitris Korobilis

  Professor Dimitris Korobilis (PhD Strathclyde, 2010) is Professor of Econometrics at the Adam Smith Business School. Before joining Glasgow he was Professor of Finance at Essex Business School, University ... read more

  of Essex.
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  Dr Pantelis Kazakis

  Lecturer Pantelis Kazakis was awarded his Ph.D. degree from The Ohio State University in the U.S in 2016. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Ioannina in Greece (2009). B... read more

  efore coming to the University of Glasgow, Pantelis was an Assistant Professor at the University of Economics, in Prague.
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  Dr Sofiat Olaosebikan

  Lecturer Dr Sofiat joined the academic staff as a lecturer in August 2020. She completed her PhD (awarded July 2020) in Computing Science from the University of Glasgow, under the supervision of ... read more

  ;Prof David Manlove. 

Notable Alumni

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  Gerard Butler Actor
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  Adam Smith Philosopher
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  Nicola Sturgeon Politician
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  Steven Moffat Producer

History

In 1451, the University of Glasgow was established making it the 4th oldest university in the UK.