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This page helps students and families research University of Glasgow. It is not a ranking, paid placement, review score or admission recommendation.

About University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow is a historic public university in Glasgow, Scotland, founded in 1451. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across arts, sciences, social sciences, engineering, medicine-related pathways and business fields. Glasgow combines a large research profile with a major city setting in Scotland’s largest urban area.

Undergraduate applicants typically apply through UCAS. Course pages list entry requirements by qualification type and English-language expectations. International students should confirm fee status, CAS/visa steps and accommodation options on gla.ac.uk. Scottish degree structures may differ in length and progression from three-year English programmes.

Campus address commonly cited: University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom. Confirm tuition, scholarships, open days and housing timelines on the official website before applying. Families comparing Scottish universities should weigh city living costs and course structures carefully. UCAS applicants should check course-specific entry grades and English requirements carefully. Confirm accommodation windows soon after receiving an offer. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life.

Key facts and contact details

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Address
University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland G12 8QQ
Established
1451
Grades / levels
Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
Courses offered
Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across arts, sciences, social sciences, engineering, medicine-related pathways and business fields.
Languages
English
Accreditation
UK/Scottish degree-awarding university under applicable higher education frameworks
Phone
+44 141 330 2000
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