If you are currently thinking about where you might like to go to university, it is understandable that you might be thinking about Glasgow as a city for you to study in, as there are many reasons that it is attractive to potential students. Luckily, there are a few institutions that you can choose from, that offer different courses and different experiences for you. We have put together a list of the top few, giving you something to think about with regards to your future education.

 

The University of Glasgow

 

This is a university that is surrounded by history, thanks to the fact that it is the fourth oldest university in the world. It was founded in 1451, and for many years was an institution that mainly Scottish students attended. However, thanks to the changes in student finance in recent decades, an education at the University of Glasgow is something that isn’t out of reach for anybody who wishes to attend. There is no doubt that this university enjoys a certain level of prestige, with consistently positive results achieved by their students. There are many facilities here both for those living on campus and for other students, and this includes a sports centre with a swimming pool, an impressive library and even a boathouse, which is something that not all universities are able to boast.

 

The University of Strathclyde

This Glasgow based university is a public research institution which was founded back in 1796. This date makes it the second oldest university in the city, which is something that brings with it a lot of prestige. In 1964, the university received a royal charter to mark the fact that it was the UK’s first technological university. There is no doubt that students are willing to travel from all over the world to come here, as there are students and staff from more than 100 countries globally. The entry requirements if you wish to study here are quite competitive, and you see students fighting for places on an annual basis. However, students who achieve a place have an excellent experience here, so it is more than worth aiming for entry.

 

Glasgow Caledonian University

 

Much newer than the previous two examples, this university was only actually founded in 1993, when it was the result of a merger between two colleges that previously existed in the city. This university made history in 2017 when their New York partner was given permission to award degrees in their name – making this the first case of its kind. The main campus is based in the centre of Glasgow, which is perfectly placed to access many areas within the city. This means that there are lots of options when it comes to student accommodation, giving students the choices that they need. In addition to this campus, there is also a campus in London, which is home to the British School of Fashion. So, no matter whether you’re looking to do a traditional academic degree, or you would like to study something more vocational such as fashion, Glasgow Caledonian University really does give you a great chance to do this.

If you wish to attend university in Glasgow, it is clear that there are a number of options open to you. Regardless of what you are hoping to study, you should find that there is a campus that suits you down to the ground, and thanks to the fact that you are surrounded by everything that Glasgow has to offer, you are sure to have an excellent student experience, so it is definitely worth creating an application and seeing where that takes you.

 

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