University of Glasgow
About the University of Glasgow
Basic information and contact details for the University of Glasgow
World Changing Glasgow
The University of Glasgow’s students and researchers have been changing the world since 1451. From Adam Smith, James Watt, Lord Kelvin to today’s ‘world-changers’ working on some of the most exciting discoveries of our time, the University of Glasgow is a place where ambitious people can succeed regardless of background or circumstance.
The University was named Scottish University of the Year 2024, by The Times & Sunday Times and has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for the sixth time. We are a world top 100 university for the sixth year in a row and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities.
The University of Glasgow is a university for the world. Working in partnership with other institutions across the globe to advance solutions to real world problems. We are proud to be a founding member of the university networks Universitas 21 and The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities and as an associate member of CIVIS, a European Civic University alliance.
We are committed to tackling the most pressing global challenges facing humanity and the natural world. We are delivering against the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and are ranked in the top 20 universities in the QS World Sustainability Rankings. We have pledged to be carbon neutral by 2030 and were the first European university to declare it would divest from fossil fuels by 2024, and were fully divested by September 2023.
We believe that everyone should have fair access to education. We are proud of our long tradition of helping talented people to fulfil their ambitions, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our University of Sanctuary status recognises the safe and welcoming environment we provide for refugees and asylum seekers.
We are world-changing Glasgow. Join us.
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Rankings
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Key Statistics for Prospective Students
- Grade Point Average
- 1st in Scotland
- 39,740 Students
- From 140 countries
- UG Students
- 22,385
- PGT & PGR Students
- 13,325
- International Student percentage
- 34%
- Percentage of UG graduates in full-time employment
- 63%
- Percentage of PG graduates in full-time employment
- 72%
- Mean UG average salary
- £30,582.95
- Mean PG average salary
- £34,256.17
- Percentage of UG graduates in further study
- 22%
- Percentage of PG graduates in further study
- 13%
Key Statistics for Professionals
- 1st in Scotland
- for research outputs
- 5th in Russell Group
- for 4* research outputs
- Research grants and contracts
- £221.3m
- Funding body grants
- £182.7m
Key Student Statistics
- Student gender ratio
- 60 F : 40 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 45% (1)
- Students per staff
- 13.4 (1)
- Student total
- 34075 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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Research
Subjects Taught at the University of Glasgow
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Glasgow
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
- Veterinary Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology