University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451. It is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world and is the member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities. The university is one of the top 100 of the world and has unique partnerships with the Singapore Institute of Technology, Nankai University and the University of Electronic Science & Technology of China meaning that it continues to extend its global footprint through innovative transnational education.

The University of Glasgow has four colleges, namely, the College of Arts the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences the College of Science and Engineering and the College of Social Sciences, each bringing together the research and teaching expertise of a number of schools and institutes. It is a founding member of Universitas 21, an international grouping of universities dedicated to setting worldwide standards for higher education.

There are countless ways for students to get involved in their student life from hanging out in one of the student unions, to joining one of university?s student media teams or sitting on Students Representative Council. The SRC offers more than 250 clubs and societies from Capoeira dancing to TEDx to physics, as well as over 40 volunteering opportunities. Joining student clubs and societies is a great way to learn new skills and make friends.

The University?s main campus is nestled within Glasgow?s cosy and cultural West End, which is packed full of cafes, bars, vintage boutiques and cultural attractions. Boasting the largest retail centre outside of London?s West End, Glasgow offers a ?style mile? containing big-name shops like Urban Outftters, Zara and the Apple Store, as well as designer outlets and boutiques. Across 80 hectares at the north-west boundary of the city lies beautiful Garscube campus which is just four miles from the University?s Gilmorehill campus.