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University of Strathclyde (UoS)

Scotland, United Kingdom
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  • 1796Founded
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About

The University of Strathclyde, established in 1796 as "A Place of Useful Learning," is a leading international technological university located in Glasgow, Scotland. It boasts a strong focus on practical learning, world-class research, and a vibrant, international community with over 30,000 students from more than 140 countries. 

Acronym UoS
Motto / Slogan The Place of Useful Learning
Colour Blue
Mascot Serena Siren
Founded 1796
Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes 200
Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Address 16 Richmond St, Glasgow G1 1XQ, United Kingdom

Mission

The University of Strathclyde's mission is to research, teach, and benefit society.

Vision

The University of Strathclyde's vision is to be a leading international technological university, socially progressive, and making a positive difference to the lives of its students, society, and the world.

University of Strathclyde

Objectives

The University of Strathclyde aims to be a leading international technological university that benefits society through education, research, and innovation. Its core objectives include outstanding education and student experience, world-leading research, transformative innovation and impact, global engagement, and operational excellence.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  • Engineering
  • Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Science
  • Strathclyde Business School. 

Reasons to Study at University of Strathclyde

  1. Impacts on People

    Our Impact: Strathclyde Voices

    The University of Strathclyde is a place of useful learning where we're recognised as being:

    • People-orientated
    • Bold
    • Innovative
    • Collaborative
    • Ambitious

    Our people are our greatest asset. Learn what they believe to be Strathclyde's strengths and how Strathclyde is making a difference in the wider world.

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students GBP 485 - GBP 11,500
International Students GBP 850 - GBP 30,300

Postgraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students GBP 16,667 - GBP 25,500

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

  • Requirements for entry to each undergraduate programme are specified in terms of the grades required at SQA Higher and/or Advanced Highers, A Levels and AS Levels, HNC/HND, National 5, and may also be specified in terms of named subjects. We also welcome a range of other qualifications such as the International Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificate and BTEC.

 

  • Each faculty is responsible for setting its academic admissions criteria, with language criteria overseen by the Admissions team and Visa Compliance team within Student Experience, for each programme, whether taught or research. 

 

  • The University welcomes applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have the potential to succeed on the programme to which they have applied and that they will benefit from and contribute to the learning, research, and social environment at the University.

 

  •  Academic entry requirements are published in the annual undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses and via the Programme Search (www.strath.ac.uk). For undergraduate programmes the academic entry requirements can also be found on the UCAS website (www.ucas.com).

 

  •  Please check the course webpages before applying as these pages have the most up to date entry requirements. 4.3 We will publish our academic entry criteria for each programme whether you are studying Scottish Advanced Higher, Scottish Highers, GCE A Levels or AS Levels, HNC or HND qualifications or the International Baccalaureate.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

The University admits students to Postgraduate Taught (PGT) programmes with a range of both academic and professional qualifications. In addition to an appropriate academic qualification (generally an acceptable undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification), some programmes require relevant professional or work experience. The academic entry criteria for each programme are available on the University’s website.

How To Apply For Admission

        UNDERGRADUATE

  1. The UCAS deadline

Make sure you know the deadline for applying for your course. 

Remember that your school or college may have earlier deadlines for you to follow. Do not wait until the last minute to complete your application as the references take time to complete too.

    2.Your personal statement needs to set you apart

Our admissions team sifts through thousands of applications from people with similar qualifications to yours. Therefore, your personal statement needs to stand out from the crowd. It’s an important part of the application process. It tells us why you’d make a good student and why we should offer you a place.

Show us your excitement and passion for the course you want to study. Be positive throughout your statement.

When you’re writing your statement, write in your natural voice and tell us:

  • why you want to apply for that particular course
  • about any relevant work experience
  • what your career aspirations are
  • about your interests and activities outside school/college/work

most importantly – how your skills and experience link to your course choice

   3.UCAS screens all applications for plagiarism

We want to know about you, so it’s important to be yourself and let that show in your application. It’s also important to submit your own work. Do not be tempted to copy someone else's personal statement. 

UCAS screens all personal statements using a plagiarism system. If any issues are detected, this could have serious consequences for your application.

  4. The UCAS application system times out after 35 minutes

Make sure you keep hitting 'save' throughout the process to avoid losing all your work.

We recommend that you prepare information that takes time, like your personal statement, in a Word document first. You can copy and paste it into the application system when it’s complete. Not only is it easier to edit and spell-check your work, but it means you’re less likely to lose it too.

The application process can take time but you do not have to do it all at once. You do have the option of saving parts and going back to it later.

  5.Attention to detail is important

It’s a good idea to put time aside to make sure that all the details in your application are accurate. 

Try to tackle this with fresh eyes. The most effective way to proofread is to read over your work three times: 

  • once for sense
  • once for spelling and grammar
  • a final check to make sure it all comes together

It might seem like a lot of effort, but it will be worth it. Sound spelling and grammar create a good first impression.

 

      POSTGRADUATE

  • choose your course – search our postgraduate taught courses
  • check the entry requirements on the course page
  • click 'Apply' on the course page to access the applicant portal Pegasus
  • complete your application and upload your documents - remember to submit!


 

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +441415524400

Apply For Admission

Welcome to Strathclyde!

Facilities

  • Classrooms
  • Library
  • Laboratory
  • Accommodation
  • Sports
  • Gym
  • ICT
  • Place of Worship
  • Cafeteria
  • Accommodation comprises University-owned and managed buildings, as well as purpose-built student accommodation managed by third party providers. Applications for accommodation are processed by the University and, in some cases, students may be referred to another accommodation provider. Those commencing their first year of full-time study in September 2025 who meet the eligibility criteria and the application deadlines, will be considered for an offer of accommodation. This could be either University owned accommodation or accommodation provided by a third party and may not be the applicant’s first preference of accommodation type. Offers are made subject to the terms of offer outlined in this document.

 

  • Our Andersonian Library houses around one million print volumes, and you'll have access to over hundreds of thousands of e-books, databases and ejournals. The Library is open 24 hours a day every day, in the lead up to exams. Our collection is spread over five floors, throughout which you'll find a range of study spaces with wifi access so you can use your own laptop or there are computers for your use. There's also a cafe where you can grab lunch during the day, throughout the week, or a small take-away coffee shop where you can fuel up on caffeine during those long study hours.

 

  • The university offers IT facilities including Wi-Fi, Email, Myplace, and Software. 
    • Wi-Fi: we have a university-wide Wi-Fi called eduroam. You'll use your Strathclyde email address and password to connect to the network. It's accessible at universities in more than 50 countries around the world. 
    • Email: When you arrive at Strathclyde, you'll be given a Strathclyde email address for the duration of your time here. You can use this email address to contact your lecturers, for keeping track of borrowed books from the library, and for accessing our online virtual learning support system, Myplace.
    • Myplace: is our Virtual Learning Environment. It's where you'll find all the online resources you'll need for your classes while you're here. All classes you're registered for will automatically appear within your Myplace account. It'll help you keep track of your work, lecture materials, and assignments.
    • Software: As a student at Strathclyde, you'll have access to a free range of software to use on your personal computer while you're here.

 

  • The sports halls can be booked out for a range of activities including badminton, basketball, football and table tennis. These bookings are included in our great value memberships. If you're not a member we offer pay as you go prices for court/hall hire or for entry (if a member has booked the area). Racquets and other equipment may be hired or purchased at Reception.Due to sports hall set-ups your court may not be ready until 5 minutes after your booking starts, and you may also be asked to finish your booking 5 minutes early to prepare for the next slot.Strathactive activities available to members, students and staff. These activities are ideal to allow you to get back into your sport or try a new sport at a beginner level. It also gives you the chance to meet new people and ultimately get more active. If you're interested in hiring our sports hall for an event or a block booking, please contact us.

 

  • Achieve your fitness goals with our Personal Training service which can help you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your fitness to the next level, our certified personal trainers are here to guide and motivate you every step of the way. Your first session will be a consultation to determine your fitness goals and what you would like to achieve from your sessions.

 

School Contact

Address

16 Richmond St, Glasgow G1 1XQ, United Kingdom

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

+441415524400

Website Address

https://www.strath.ac.uk/

Accreditations

AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB. 

Vice Chancellor

Professor Stephen McArthur Principal

Stephen McArthur is Principal and Vice-Chancellor at the University of Strathclyde. He also holds the position of Distinguished Professor of Intelligent Energy Systems. His main area of expertise is applying artificial intelligence in power and energy systems. He has delivered solutions for a range of smart grid, asset management, and data analytics challenges. His research now concerns the custom... read more
isation of artificial intelligence techniques combined with distributed intelligence architectures to provide decision support for energy and wider industrial applications. 
Professor McArthur won the 2021 IEEE Richard Harold Kaufmann Award for outstanding contributions in industrial systems engineering, “for innovative contributions to the advancement of intelligent systems for power engineering applications”.
 

Academic Staff

  • Gillian Docherty

    Chief Commercial Officer Gillian Docherty is Chief Commercial Officer at the University of Strathclyde.  Gillian has responsibility for Innovation & Industry Engagement, Research & Knowledge Exchange Services, Ca... read more
    mpus Support, and Marketing & Development. As a member of the Executive Team, she works across the institution to drive forward the University’s sector-leading activities with industry, supporting Scotland and the UK’s economic recovery from the global pandemic.

    Prior to joining the University in 2022, Gillian was the Chief Executive of The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with a mission to help Scotland maximise value from data and lead the world to a data-powered future.

  • Lord Smith of Kelvin

    Chancellor Lord Smith is one of Scotland’s leading business figures. He holds the chairmanship of both SSE and the UK Green Investment Bank and was chair of the organising committee for the hugely successful G... read more
    lasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

    Robert Smith was educated at Allan Glen’s School before qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1968. He went on to work for the Industrial and Commercial Finance Corporation - now the 3i Group - before holding senior posts with National Commercial and Glyns Ltd, the Royal Bank of Scotland, and Charterhouse Bank. He was also chair of the Weir Group.

    He joined Morgan Grenfell in 1989 as CEO and Chairman and spent 12 years with the company. During this period, he also served as Chairman of the National Museums of Scotland, President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, and a Governor of the BBC. In 1999, he was knighted for services to Scotland’s museums.

    He became a member of the House of Lords in 2008 as an Independent Crossbench Peer. He is also President of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, a Regent of the Royal College of Surgeons, and Patron of Foundation Scotland - formerly the Scottish Community Foundation.

    Lord Smith was appointed Chancellor of Paisley University - now University of the West of Scotland - in 2003, a position he held until September 2013. He holds honorary degrees from the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the West of Scotland. He is married to Alison.


     

  • Professor Jillian MacBryde

    Associate Principal Jill MacBryde is Professor of Innovation within the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship. She is currently Associate Principal, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise for the University. Jill is Co-Director of... read more
    the ESRC Made Smarter Network Plus, “InterAct” network, which aims to bring insights from the social sciences to support the innovation and diffusion of digital technologies that will result in a stronger, more resilient, manufacturing base. The theme throughout Jill’s work is innovation in changing environments. She is particularly active within manufacturing and emerging technologies. Recent research projects include productivity in manufacturing, the impact of Covid on UK manufacturing, and the future of manufacturing work. Jill also works with policy makers and the public sector. She is currently a member of the Innovate UK/ESRC Innovation Caucus and a member of the Innovate UK Future Flight Advisory Board.
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