University of Glasgow

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. We are one of the top 100 of the world's universities.

Meet world changing Glasgow - 

Changing the world is not only about making discoveries and creating new technologies. Informed leaders, creative thinkers and bold business minds have honed their skills at Glasgow. The talents of some of the UK’s most influential political figures have been nurtured here. Award-winning writers have developed their craft. Human rights activists have gained their voice.

We are a place that inspires ambitious people to succeed. A place where inquiring minds can develop their ideas. A place where talented people are given the space to realise their dreams.

Most importantly, we are open to the world. Our doors are open to the brightest minds, regardless of background, who wish to study at university. We are open to collaboration and the exchange of knowledge with other universities, government and business. 

To continue to be a world-class and progressive university, we are dedicated to bringing inspiring people together to change the world.‌

Facts and figures - 

The University of Glasgow:

is ranked 77th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2021

is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2021

welcomes students from more than 140 countries worldwide

has around 29,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students

has a global community of over 219,000 alumni

is a major employer in the city of Glasgow with more than 8,000 staff, including more than 3,400 research and teaching staff

is undertaking a £1 billion estate investment to expand campus research & teaching facilities

has annual research income of more than £179m

is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities

is a founding member of Universitas 21, an international grouping of universities dedicated to setting worldwide standards for higher education

is a founding member of The Guild of European Research Intensive Universities

has strategic partnerships with the Universities of Columbia, Hong Kong, McGill and Sydney

has 420 study abroad and exchange partners

is home to The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, one of the leading university museums in the world

has unique partnerships with the Singapore Institute of Technology, Nankai University and the University of Electronic Science & Technology of China meaning that we continue to extend our global footprint through innovative transnational education

includes among its alumni, the father of economics Adam Smith, Scotland’s architect of devolution Donald Dewar and renowned physicist and engineer Lord Kelvin.