The University of Glasgow is one of Scotland’s four ancient universities, founded in 1451 and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. It has three campuses:
Courses and students
There is a wide range of degree combinations available, which are taught through four colleges:
The university offers a huge range of undergraduate courses and is a centre for excellence in many areas, from languages and cultural studies to engineering and biological sciences. The flexibility of the arts, social sciences and science degrees means that students can study several subjects before choosing an honours specialism at the end of their second year. Many Glasgow students have the opportunity to study part of their degree abroad.
The university has around 43,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from more than 140 countries worldwide.
Facilities and Services
University facilities and services are extensive and include: two student unions, Glasgow University and Queen Margaret Unions; a 25 metre swimming pool; indoor and outdoor sporting facilities; a sports shop; accommodation services; various catering outlets; a careers service; counselling services; a student services enquiry team; over 50 sports clubs from American football to wakeboarding; an extensive library; and an IT helpdesk.
Ranking
Voted Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, Scottish University of the Year 2024.
In the Complete University Guide 2025 the university has 19 subjects in the top ten, including 1st in the UK for Food Science; 1st in Scotland for Medicine and Nursing; and 2nd in the UK for Dentistry.
Ranked 2nd in the UK for Dentistry and Medicine in The Times and Sunday Time Good University Guide 2024.
2nd in the UK Nursing and Sports Science and 1st for Zoology in the Guardian University Guide 2024.
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