University of Glasgow Rankings

The university ranks #81 in World University Rankings by QS Top University Rankings, 2023. Some other University of Glasgow rankings include -

• #131-140 Graduate Employment Rankings by QS Top University 2022
• #84 in Best Global Universities by US News 2022
• #86 by World University Rankings by THE, 2022
• #26 in Best Global Universities in Europe (tie) by US News 2022
• #8 in Best Global Universities in the United Kingdom by US News 2022.
• #101-150 in Shanghai Academic Ranking of World University in 2022.

University of Glasgow: College Comparison

A subject wise comparison between University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh and University of Nottingham by QS World University rankings 2022 is tabulated below.

University of Glasgow Courses

The University of Glasgow offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs and also flexible study programs. Some of these include online courses, continuing professional development, short courses, and part-time study (available for UG programs). Glasgow University courses include 196 bachelor's programs, 297 master's programs, and 100 PG diploma and certificate programs. International students can enrol themselves under 60 study areas through 4 colleges and 19 schools.

The University of Glasgow is one of the largest research bases in the UK with annual research funds that surpass 176 million GBP. Some of the top-ranking University of Glasgow programs are Veterinary Science (#10), English Language and Literature (#31).

University of Glasgow Admissions

International students planning for University of Glasgow admission 2023, must be familiar with the following details of deadlines and procedure of application:

University of Glasgow Application Process

Application Portal: Online; Application Fee: 25 GBP (2,400 INR) for PG| 50 GBP (4,800 INR) for MBA.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements: University of Glasgow entry requirements for Indian students are as follows. 

• Academic transcripts
• CISCE, CBSE or Metro State Board certificates
• Minimum GPA equivalent to 75%
• SAT/ACT scores (optional)
• English proficiency requirements
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 90
  • PTE: 60
• Passport

Postgraduate Admission Requirements: University of Glasgow entry requirements for international students are as follows.

• Academic transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation (the number will depend on the level of degree)
• GPA of minimum 3.0/4 (85%)
• Scores for tests required to study in the UK
  • English language proficiency
    • IELTS: Minimum 6.5
    • TOFEL iBT: Minimum 90
    • PTE Academic: Minimum 60
  • GMAT/GRE: Not included in standard requirements but, recommended.
• Research proposal (for PG-research programs).

University of Glasgow Acceptance Rate

University of Glasgow has seen a total enrollment of 38,204 students irrespective of nationality and level of study in the academic year of 2022. International enrollment was 14,626 students, 3,337 being at undergraduate level and 11,290 at graduate level. University of Glasgow acceptance rate for this period has been 74.3%.

International Student Enrollment by Programs

International enrollment has taken a steep growth since the academic year of 2019-20 and still growing year by year. Last year’s enrollment surpassed that of the year before by 4,500+ students.

University of Glasgow Campus

The University of Glasgow campuses are spread across 3 locations - Gilmorehill, Garscube, and Dumfries. International students willing to be a part of the university can look for the detailed view mentioned below.

• Gilmorehill Campus: University’s main campus is located in the west end of Glasgow. It is home to the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery.
• Garscube Campus: Located 4 miles from the main campus, this campus is home to 4 research institutes in the college of medical, veterinary, and life science, the school of veterinary medicine and an outdoor sports facility. 
• Dumfries Campus: Located in southwest Scotland, this campus has a school of interdisciplinary studies.
• Both Gilmore and Garscube campuses of Glasgow are surrounded by bars, clubs, public gardens, nightclubs, parks, and cafes. Dumfries is surrounded by 85 acres of gardens and parkland. 

University of Glasgow Accommodation

Glasgow has 11 halls (three on Dumfries campus) and a student apartment house as residences. Check Out: University of Glasgow Accommodations!

• Separate accommodation houses are available for UG and PG students. The university also allows students to look for short-term accommodation on-campus for up to 9 rooms and 1-30 days.
• The accommodation depends on accommodation style, level of education, and hall of residence opted. Only one of the residence halls is catered and serves a full meal. 
• Apart from on-campus housing international students can choose to live in various other types of student accommodations available in UK.

Some of the residential places and costs are given in detail below to give an idea to the students regarding the accommodation fees.

University of Glasgow Cost of Attendance

Along with the tuition fees, University of Glasgow cost of attendance includes the cost of living in the UK. Other expenses an international student may incur are also included in the estimation. Glasgow University 2023 tuition fees for some of the popular programs are as follows:

Tuition Fees

Cost of Living

Other costs involved include rent or on-campus accommodation fees, expenses on books and material, and other lifestyle choices. An estimation of living cost in UK is tabulated below -

University of Glasgow Scholarships

The University of Glasgow offers a variety of scholarships for international students in the UK. University’s scholarship database allows to search for specific scholarships based on nationality, level of education, and program of study. University of Glasgow scholarships for Indian students are:

External Scholarships for International Students

Some of the popular external scholarships available to international students are:

• Chevening Scholarships: UK government’s global scholarship program, funded by Foreign Commonwealth Office. Students are required to apply through the Chevening Scholarship Website.
  • Application Starts: 2 August 2022.
  • Award: Full or parts of overall expense is covered
• Commonwealth Scholarship Schemes: Commonwealth Scholarships are available to each student of commonwealth countries. Applications are made through commissions EAS. 
  • Deadline: Varies for applicants depending on their nationality
  • Award: Covers tuition fees, travel expenses and offers a stipend
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme: A joint initiative of the commonwealth commission and universities of the UK offers Commonwealth Shared Scholarships. Must have a minimum of 75% in the previous education degree. Results are announced by April of the next year in which applications are made. 
  • Deadline: Now Closed
  • Award: Covers full tuition and stipend and travel airfare to the UK. 

University of Glasgow Alumni

The global alumni community of University of Glasgow has over 219,000 members currently. There are seven Nobel laureates, a Prime Minister, and Scotland's First Minister in the alumni group. The alumni of the university are blessed with benefits like workshops, seminars, events and many more.

• Access to masterclasses
• Career services
• Membership of UofG Alumni Book Club
• LinkedIn & Coursera learning through student GUID
• 15% discount in University of Glasgow shop
• Access to fitness equipment of UofG sport.

Some of the University of Glasgow alumni are world famous. They are -

• Adam Smith: Father of Economics
• James Watt: Invented Watt Steam Engine
• Nicola Sturgeon: First Minister of Scotland
• William Thompson: Mathematical Physicist
• Thomas Campbell: Poet
• William Ramsay: Discovered Nobel Gases

University of Glasgow Placements

University of Glassgow Career Service claims to have connections with over 10,000 employers and thus guides its graduates for placement opportunities. The university claims 95.9% of its graduates are either employed or into higher education after 1 year of graduation. Destinations of Glasgow University graduates are tabulated below.

University of Glasgow MBA Placements

The university is an honoured member of the Rusell group of 24 leading research universities in UK and is one of the founding members of Universitas 21. It is also the largest employer in the city of Glasgow. University of Glasgow MBA graduates are receiving job offers from consulting and technology sectors mainly. About 21% are employed in Consulting industry and 16% in Technology industry. By function, the Sales and Management positions are the top selected job profiles by the graduates.

University of Glasgow MBA Graduate Employability (2020-21)

With a journey of over 500 years, the research beacons from the university are now tackling challenges the world is facing, and are bringing together interdisciplinary areas of research to achieve precision and results in the fields of medicine and chronic diseases.