Name: University of Strathclyde
Location: Scotland
City: Glasgow
Distance from London by train: 8hrs 30min
The University of Strathclyde started in 1796 to be “a place of useful learning”. It has grown to become one of the largest universities in Scotland with a high academic reputation and a stimulating and friendly study environment, and has excellent links with industry and business.
Over 90% of staff work in 44 departments that were awarded the highest or second highest ranking in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, an independent survey backed by the British government. This means they are conducting research of national or international excellence and the University has earned 25 million pounds in research royalties over the last 10 years.
There is a wide range of opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate study and research in the University’s five faculties: Law Arts and Social Sciences, Engineering, Science, Education and the StrathclydeBusinessSchool, and the University of Strathclyde is one of the largest provider of postgraduate education in the UK.
There is a variety of campus accommodation available and all new single international students are guaranteed University accommodation where every bedroom has high speed internet access. The libraries contain over 734 000 books, nearly 5000 periodicals and 23 000 audio visual items.
