Name: University of Glasgow Location: Scotland City: Glasgow Distance from London by train: 5 hrs
Founded in 1451, University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the UK, with a total student cohort of over 19,000, including international students from over 80 countries. The University has an outstanding international reputation for academic excellence and offers the latest in modern teaching technology and first class facilities.
University of Glasgow is a member of the Russell Group, which comprises 19 major research-led universities. 96% of staff work in 4,5 or 5* rated areas, an indication of research excellence. There is a wide range of courses on offer across the nine main faculty areas:
Law Business and Social Sciences
Arts
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Medicine (Including Dentistry and Nursing)
Education
Engineering
Information and Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
Veterinary Medicine
Glasgow is a lively and friendly place to study and is rated “the coolest city in the UK”. The University comprises a compact main campus in the West End of the city with student residences within easy walking distance of the campus. All single international students are guaranteed accommodation for their first year.
