University of Glasgow

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The University of Glasgow is a world top 100 university (THE, QS), with one of the widest range of courses in the UK. The University’s international community of over 28,000 students (from over 140 countries) are actively encouraged to spend study time overseas.

The University's undergraduate honours degrees in arts, social sciences and science offer the flexibility to study several subjects before choosing a specialism. Their taught Masters programmes follow a set structure, usually over 12 months. 

Their graduates are highly sought after both in the UK and overseas. 95.9% of students are in employment or further study within 6 months of graduation.

The University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow's triple accredited Adam Smith Business School is consistently ranked in the top 100 business schools in the world. The Complete University Guide 2020 ranks them 1st in the UK for Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Accounting & Finance, Education, Sports Science and Drama, Dance & Cinematics. And 3rd for Law, Medicine, Pharmacology & Pharmacy and Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering.

Facts & Stats

  • Ranked in the world top 100 for both the QS World University Rankings and Times Higher World University Rankings.
  • 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.
  • Ranked 19th in the world in the THE Impact Rankings.
  • Member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities.
  • Over 400 study abroad and exchange partners.
  • Alumni includes eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, two First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy.

Clinical Innovation Zone (CIZ)

Their Clinical Innovation Zone (CIZ) provides 22,000 square foot of high specification units where businesses can co-locate to easily access clinical know-how and research in the field of precision medicine. Precision Medicine enables researchers to identify and develop treatments that are effective for particular groups of patients using advanced new genomic, imaging and information technologies. Their short-term ambition is to be a global centre of excellence for chronic disease, precision medicine and imaging.

Complex chemical systems

The University of Glasgow is leading exciting research investigating how chemistry can revolutionize modern technology, be developed using artificial intelligence, and even create life. Their research aims to:

  • impact the quality of life and life expectancy by developing advanced healthcare technologies. They will develop diagnostic tools and novel stem-cell based engineering solutions to target disease before symptoms are evident.
  • develop a range of new chemical robotic systems to implant into human avatars and robots, giving them human-like flexible cognitive abilities.

Campus development

They are undertaking a £1 billion estate investment to expand their campus and research & teaching facilities. The University is redeveloping the 14 acre site of the former Western Infirmary to build a mix of modern research, teaching and public spaces.

Our £90.6 million James McCune Smith Learning Hub is the first building due for completion in academic year 2019/20. It will provide a state of the art learning and the teaching facility with the capacity for over 2,500 students. 

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