University of Glasgow

Glasgow , United Kingdom

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University of Glasgow Overview & Background

Founder William Turnbull
Also Known As Glas
University Motto The Way, The Truth, The Life
University Type Public Research University
University City Glasgow, Scotland
Student to Faculty Ratio 5:1
Main Campus Glasgow
Campus Size  85 acres
Endowment £225.2 million (2021)
Acceptance Rate 74%
Graduation Rate 85.33%
Employment Rate 95.9%
Total Enrollment 26,635
Official Website Link University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Contact Details +44 141 330 2000

 

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USPs of the University

81 percent of its study is considered to be outstanding globally (REF 2014).

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Jobs and Placements

Employment Rates of Graduates

  • list items According to the latest data available from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (cohort 2016/17) 95.9 percent of their students are in jobs or further study one year after graduation. 
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    Infrastructural Facilities

  • list items The research base of the University is strengthened by its wide range of facilities that provide the unique functional edge that research requires. Such facilities include a laboratory for water engineering and the laboratory for environmental technology.
  • list items Alongside these two main lines of study, the new field of transportation study can be distinguished, which focuses on designing efficient transportation networks to enhance the usage of existing facilities and minimize congestion during commuting hours.
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    Residence

    The main campus of the university i.e. Gilmorehill Campus has Kelvinhaugh Street; Lister House; Maclay Residences and Winton Drive

    Accommodation Options

    Kelvinhaugh Street

  • list items Number of Rooms - 347 Single Bedrooms
  • list items Cost of Rooms - For Single - £4,944.03 
  • Lister House

  • list items Number of Rooms - 20 single bedrooms, 10 self-contained 1-bedroom flats, 2 self-contained 3 bedroom family flats, 4 studio bedrooms
  • list items Cost of Rooms - For single - £4,944.03, studio-£6,713.07 and 1,2 or 3 Bed Flat- £7,654.92 to £9,473.10
  • Maclay Residences

  • list items Number of Rooms - 338 single en suite bedrooms, 71 large en suite bedrooms
  • list items Cost of Rooms - En suite Single- £5,992.35, Large Ensuite Single- £6,440.17 
  • Winton Drive

  • list items Number of Rooms - 188 single study bedrooms
  • list items Cost of Rooms - Single- £4,944.03
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    Notable Alumni

     Some famous alumni from University of Glasgow include:

  • list items Sir Derek Barton, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
  • list items Sir James Black, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine
  • list items John Boyd Orr, 1st Baron Boyd-Orr, biologist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
  • list items Sir Robert Geoffrey Edwards, Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
  • list items Hannah Frank, Artist and sculptor
  • list items Peter Mullan, Actor and filmmaker
  • list items Sir James Frazer, Author of The Golden Bough; a founder of the field of anthropology
  • list items F. Marian McNeill, Social historian and author of The Silver Bough
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    University of Glasgow Location

    Bus Services 

  • list items First Bus Service (77), Bus Service (Citylink Air), Buchanan Bus Station
  • Train Services

  • list items All major cities are linked by Intercity. Frequent trains (50 minutes) to Edinburgh and 5 hours to London.
  • Nearest Airport

  • list items Glasgow International Airport-7 km west of the University, Glasgow Prestwick Airport-33 km west of the University
  • Nearest Hospital

  • list items Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital, Glasgow Royal Infirmary
  • Recreational Sites

  • list items Kelvingrove Park, Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow Sport Stevenson building
  • University of Glasgow Map Location 

    Address: Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

     

     

     

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    Frequently Asked Questions about University of Glasgow

    Is Glasgow University a good University ?

    The University is placed at 84 among the top global universities. Schools are rated based on their performance against a set of generally recognized measures of quality. The University of Glasgow is a fantastic institution with outstanding faculty and staff who shows a lot of interest in the students.

    Is it hard to get into University of Glasgow ?

    One of the best-known universities in the UK is the University of Glasgow. The acceptance rate at the University of Glasgow is an encouraging 74.3% despite the demanding admissions process. Additionally, there are numerous scholarships available to support international students.

    Is University of Glasgow prestigious ?

    Since, it is one of the top 100 colleges in the world, many overseas students choose it as their primary choice. The University collaborates with other significant universities to raise the standard of education there. Its prominence in the UK is increased as it is a part of the exclusive Russell Group.

    What is Glasgow Uni famous for ?

    Numerous specialities are available in both undergraduate and graduate programmes at the University of Glasgow. It offers degree preparation workshops for those desiring to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies for the benefit of international students. This pre-class will cover the fundamentals of the key subjects as well as instruction in English and study techniques.

    Is Glasgow or Edinburgh Uni better ?

    The top university in Scotland to study medicine, according to The Complete University Guide, is Edinburgh University. Edinburgh University comes in second, but Glasgow University comes out on top in terms of student happiness. According to surveys, Glasgow University is the best school in Scotland to study veterinary medicine.

    How much does Glasgow University cost ?

    The applicant's academic performance is the primary entrance requirement. There are two semesters in a school year. The average cost of a bachelor's degree is about $18,635. Studying for a year for your master's degree at The University of Glasgow will set you back $20,013 USD.