University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university, located in the heart of Glasgow – one of the UK's largest cities.

Founded in 1796 as a ‘a place of useful learning', the multi-award-winning university is home to around 30,000 students from more than 140 countries.

The university offers flexible, innovative learning and delivers academic excellence through world-class research and teaching.

Many Strathclyde courses include industrial placement opportunities, helping equip graduates for a fast-changing, competitive environment beyond study.

The university's walkable campus is located in the centre of Glasgow, a vibrant and energetic city filled with cafes, restaurants, pubs, green space, live music, arts and culture.

An economic and commercial hub, Glasgow also offers excellent prospects for internships, placements and networking. The city hosts a major centre for international business and is ranked as a top 10 UK digital tech city.

Students can expect excellent teaching standards, with world-class research opportunities and the benefit of industry links and business contacts, ensuring that students are effectively prepared for their desired career following graduation.

Teaching at Strathclyde University consists of tutorials, seminar-style classes and large group lectures. Students are expected to participate in independent study, and are also given the opportunity to receive support from a personal tutor, who can offer advice and guidance about university-related issues such as coursework and exam preparation, time management, and navigating student life.

As well as having dedicated and experienced teaching staff, the University of Strathclyde integrates practical work experience into courses. This includes internships and placement opportunities to better prepare students for life and employment after graduation.

Students not only gain knowledge on their chosen subject during their study, but also acquire industry skills and experience that many businesses look for in employees.

The University of Strathclyde has recently been recognised for the quality of its teaching in a number of rankings and awards metrics. The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 places Strathclyde within the top 20 universities in the country, and the Complete University Guide 2025 rankings places the university within the top 10 for 11 subject areas.

The University of Strathclyde is split into 4 excellent faculties. Each one has a range of interesting and innovative courses available to study:

Engineering

Topics of study include Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical & Process Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Design, Manufacture & Engineering Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering.

Humanities and Social Sciences

Topics of study include Education, Government & Public Policy, Humanities, Law, Psychological Sciences & Health and Social Work & Social Policy.

Science

Topics of study include Computer & Information Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics, Pure & Applied Chemistry, Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences.

Strathclyde Business School

Topics of study include Accounting & Finance, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Strategy & Innovation, Management Science, Marketing, MBA & General Management, Executive Education & Development and Work, Employment & Organisation.

International students are required to have a certain level of English language proficiency to study at the university. The University of Strathclyde accept a number of English language tests as proof of English language skill.

The current standard requirements are:

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

Other English language qualifications that are acceptable include the following:

• IELTS condition 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
• IELTS condition 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
• IELTS condition 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

Some study programmes have specific English language requirements that differ from the above so please check individual course pages for details.

The university's Recruitment and International Office can offer prospective students advice on any further qualifications that have not been listed.

As well as English language proficiency, there are specific course and country-based entry requirements. International students who do not meet all of the academic requirements can study preparation programmes. These are taught on campus and have been designed to introduce students to the style of teaching at the University of Strathclyde. Once this has been successfully completed, students can advance to degree-level of study.

Students are greatly encouraged to find a balance between study and extra-curricular activities. The university has a number of excellent facilities to ensure that students enjoy life on campus and have a brilliant student experience.

Strathclyde's GBP 60 million Learning & Teaching building is located at the heart of its Glasgow campus, and it contains a host of lecture theatres, fully modernised classrooms and a range of learning spaces. It is also home to cafes, food outlets, a bar and a live music venue.

The Andersonian Library is a superb learning and research facility, boasting around a million print volumes, over 700,000 electronic books and over 178,000 e-journals, as well as individual and group study spaces.

The GBP 31 million Strathclyde Sport includes a state-of-the-art gym, 25 metre swimming pool, four-court sports halls, dance studios and squash courts, and hosts a range of activities such as fitness classes and group training sessions. For outdoor activities there are football, rugby and hockey pitches.

The university provides a number of excellent accommodation options including the following nine halls of residence:

• Andrew Ure
• Birkbeck Court
• Chancellors Hall
• Forbes Hall
• Garnett Hall
• James Goold Hall
• James Young Hall
• Murray Hall
• Thomas Campbell Court

Accommodation is self-catering, and a mixture of en-suite and shared bathroom facilities. Rooms are fully equipped with comfortable furniture and excellent internet connection. There is shared living space for students to socialise and cook together, which includes modern kitchen appliances and a TV. Each hall is only a short walk from the main university buildings, including the students' union, sports centre, international study centre, library and the campus shops and cafes. The university is ideally situated in the bustling Glasgow city centre with a variety of bars, clubs, shops and restaurants nearby.

The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow has a number of scholarships available to international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Available for both the pathway programmes and degree courses, scholarships can cover both tuition fees and living expenses.

Faculty scholarships

University scholarships are available at all four of the University of Strathclyde's faculties:

• Faculty of Engineering scholarships
• Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences scholarships
• Faculty of Science scholarships
• Strathclyde Business School scholarships

Prospective students can search for a scholarship online, and check eligibility criteria as well as any key dates and deadlines.

International Study Centre scholarships

Scholarships are available for the Undergraduate Foundation Programme, International Year One BBA and Pre-Masters Programme. These are limited in availability and are awarded on a first-come-first-served basis. After successful completion of a pathway programme, students can be awarded scholarships each academic year if they achieve grades of 60 percent.

The University of Strathclyde is renovating its former students' union building on John Street into a state-of-the-art hub for digital, entrepreneurial, and social innovation, thanks to a GBP 30 million donation from Strathclyde alumnus Dr. Charles Huang, founder of Pasaca Capital Inc.

The facility, to be named the Charles Huang Advanced Technology & Innovation Centre (CHATIC), is set to open in 2026. The 10-storey, 5,535-square-metre building, originally constructed in 1959, will undergo a refurbishment that cuts carbon emissions by 67 percent compared to new construction, preserving its historic significance for the university and the Glasgow community. Located in city's Innovation District, CHATIC will support advancements in Health Technologies, 5G Communications, Industrial AI, FinTech, Quantum Technologies, and Space research, while also hosting hubs for entrepreneurship and social innovation, as well as co-working spaces for businesses.

CHATIC's funding is part of Dr. Huang's overall gift of GBP 50 million, the largest in Strathclyde's history. This funding package also helped to establish the Stephen Young Institute for International Business, funded two professorial chairs, and launched initiatives such as the Stephen Young Entrepreneurship Awards and Global Leaders Scholarship Programme, further strengthening the university's impact on research and education.