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. With over 700 flexible degree combinations available, 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 in their second or third year.
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; a sauna and steam room; indoor and outdoor sporting facilities; a sports shop; SkyTrak golf simulator; accommodation services; various catering outlets; a careers service; counselling services; 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 Sport Science and Law; and 2nd in the UK for Dentistry and Nursing.
Ranked 1st in the UK for Education in The Times and Sunday Time Good University Guide 2025.
Ranked 1st in the UK for Biology and Zoology and 2nd for Nursing in the Guardian University Guide 2024.
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