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 40,000 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
Ranked 1st for Archaeology, History of Art, and Zoology, and 2nd for Nursing, Politics, and Sports Science in The Guardian University Guide 2025.
In the Complete University Guide 2025: 1st for Food Science, 2nd for Dentistry, and Nursing and Midwifery; and 3rd for Law, and Sports Science.
Ranked 1st in the UK for Animal Science and 3rd for Law, and Medicine in The Times and Sunday Time Good University Guide 2025.
Ranked 101-150th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings 2025.
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