Overview
The University of Glasgow (abbreviated as Glas. in post-nominals; Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Ghlaschu) is a public research university in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded by papal bull in 1451 [O.S. 1450], it is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland’s four ancient universities. Along with the universities of St Andrews, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh, the university was part of the Scottish Enlightenment during the 18th century. It is currently a member of Universitas 21, the Russell Group and The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities.
In common with universities of the pre-modern era, Glasgow originally educated students primarily from wealthy backgrounds, however, it became a pioneer[citation needed] in British higher education in the 19th century by also providing for the needs of students from the growing urban and commercial middle class. Glasgow University served all of these students by preparing them for professions: the law, medicine, civil service, teaching, and the church. It also trained smaller but growing numbers for careers in science and engineering.Glasgow has the fifth-largest endowment of any university in the UK and the annual income of the institution for 2022–23 was £944.2 million of which £220.7 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £827.4 million.
The University was originally located in the city’s High Street; since 1870, its main campus has been at Gilmorehill in the West End of the city. Additionally, a number of university buildings are located elsewhere, such as the Veterinary School in Bearsden, and the Crichton Campus in Dumfries.
The alumni of the University of Glasgow include some of the major figures of modern history, including James Wilson, a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence, 3 Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom (William Lamb, Henry Campbell-Bannerman and Bonar Law), 3 Scottish First Ministers (Humza Yousaf, Nicola Sturgeon and Donald Dewar), economist Adam Smith, philosopher Francis Hutcheson, engineer James Watt, physicist Lord Kelvin, surgeon Joseph Lister along with 4 Nobel Prize laureates (in total 8 Nobel Prize winners are affiliated with the University) and numerous Olympic gold medallists, including the current chancellor, Dame Katherine Granger.
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- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
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- Engineering
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- Health Professions
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- Law and Legal Studies
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- Theology
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Alumni Discount
| Total Worth | 20% discount for Academic Session 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | To be eligible, students must: Have graduated from the University of Glasgow or completed a Junior Year Abroad, Exchange programme or International Summer School at the University of Glasgow Be enrolled on a full Postgraduate Taught Masters programme at the University of Glasgow full time or part-time (Professional development programmes such as CPD, PGDE, PGD, PGC and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice are not eligible) Be enrolled on a Postgraduate Research Course at the University of Glasgow full time or part-time |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | In response to the current unprecedented economic climate, the University is offering a 20% discount on all Postgraduate Research and full Postgraduate Taught Masters programmes to its alumni, commencing study in Academic session 2024/25. This includes University of Glasgow graduates and those who have completed a Study Abroad programme, International Summer School programme or the Erasmus Programme at the University of Glasgow. The discount applies to all full-time, part-time and online programmes. This discount can be awarded alongside most University scholarships. |
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships for International students
| Total Worth | a tuition fee discount of £7,000 per year of study |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | To be eligible, applicants must have International or EU (non-UK) fee status hold an offer of a place for an undergraduate programme for 2024 demonstrate excellent academic achievement before starting University: Qualifications already achieved: students holding the following A Level/IB (or local equivalent) grades are guaranteed a scholarship offer; Qualification not yet achieved: students predicted, or who achieve, the following A Level/IB (or local equivalent) grades are guaranteed a scholarship offer. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | The University of Glasgow has a number of Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships available to new International and EU students for 2024 entry. The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee discount of £7,000 per year of study and is subject to satisfactory progress for consecutive years of study. |
RUK Excellence Scholarship
| Total Worth | £1,000 per year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | AAA or better attained in one sitting at A Level (or equivalent) during the year of application or the prior academic year. Nursing, Product Design, Dentistry, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine applicants are not eligible for this award. |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Eligible countries:England, Northern Ireland, and Wales |