University of Glasgow
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and a fixture in the global top 100.
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and a fixture in the global top 100. Its Gilmorehill campus, with the Gothic main building and cloisters, is one of the most photographed in Britain.
It is a research powerhouse across medicine, engineering, computing science, law, business and the arts, with Adam Smith and Lord Kelvin among its alumni, and it has invested over £1 billion in new buildings over the past decade.
For international students the appeal is a world-ranked degree in a friendly, affordable city, with a Russell Group name that carries weight with employers everywhere.
Key facts
Fees are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
Trending subjects
Popular courses at Glasgow
A selection of the programmes international students take most. The full catalogue runs to hundreds; ask a counsellor for anything not listed.
MSc Data Science
MSc International Business
MEng Aeronautical Engineering
LLM International Commercial Law
BSc (Hons) Computing Science
MSc Finance
MSc Public Health
Fees are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
Life at Glasgow
Student life
Two student unions, the Hunterian museum, the West End's cafés and parks, and a city known for music and friendliness.
Accommodation
University residences guaranteed for international first-years who apply by the deadline; Murano Street is the largest.
Facilities
The Advanced Research Centre, a teaching and learning hub with 2,500 study spaces, and one of Europe's largest medical schools.
Careers
Graduates recruited by the big four, engineering firms, the NHS and global tech; the university runs an internship hub.
Where Glasgow teaches
Gilmorehill
The historic main campus in the West End with the new James McCune Smith Learning Hub and Advanced Research Centre.
Garscube
Veterinary medicine, sports facilities and life sciences four miles north-west.
Dumfries
Small campus in the south-west for interdisciplinary and environmental programmes.
What you need to apply
- Passport (photo page)
- Academic transcripts and certificates for every year
- Statement of purpose
- Two references (academic or professional)
- English test result or evidence for a waiver
- CV, for postgraduate and work-experience routes
- Portfolio for art, design and architecture courses
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Start an applicationGlasgow: what students ask
How competitive is admission to Glasgow?
Postgraduate programmes usually ask for a 2:1 honours degree or 60 to 65 percent from a recognised university; popular business and computing master's fill early, so we apply from October.
Is Glasgow a Russell Group university?
Yes, one of the 24 research-intensive UK universities in the group.
How much does it cost to live in Glasgow?
Around £1,000 to £1,300 a month including rent, lower than Edinburgh and far below London.
Are there scholarships for international students at Glasgow?
Yes, including the Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships, postgraduate international leadership scholarships and country-specific awards worth £5,000 to £10,000.
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