History
Over the last five centuries and more, we’ve constantly worked to push the boundaries of what’s possible. We’ve fostered the talents of seven Nobel laureates, two Prime Ministers and Scotland’s inaugural First Minister. We’ve welcomed Albert Einstein to give a lecture on the origins of the general theory of relativity.
Education
The University of Glasgow offers a range of online postgraduate programmes and short courses as well as free MOOCs (massive online open courses).
Research
Our Research Beacons are cross-disciplinary areas of excellence that bring together inspiring researchers to address grand challenges.
Our world-leading biomedical researchers are at the forefront of developing new treatments and diagnostics for chronic diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis and stroke, and our research informs policies and practices to improve individual and population health, and reduce inequalities.
Career
Your career journey is unique, and we encourage you to engage in career thinking early to understand your own preferences, explore career paths and develop your skills and experience. The guide can help you to get started.
Top reasons to study here
- We collaborate with businesses to develop our cutting-edge research into new products and processes, powering their bottom lines.
- We nurture start-ups, spin-outs and other entrepreneurial activity.
- Our research partnerships bridge the gap between industry and academic knowledge.
University of Glasgow Key Statistics & Highlights
- #79 Ranking
- 376 Masters
- 83 Scholarships
- 1,987 Academic Staff
- 27,625 Students
- 11,050 Students (int'l)
- 16,299 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
University of Glasgow Overview
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University of Glasgow Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 45 Reviews
- 4 Star 43 Reviews
- 3 Star 8 Reviews
- 2 Star 3 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.4
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.5
- Student Diversity 4.5
- Admission Process 4.2
- Quality of Student Life 4.4
- Career Development 4.1
Topnotch
My experience at Nnamdi Azikiwe University was both challenging and rewarding. The academic environment encouraged independent learning and critical thinking, especially in my field of accounting. The lecturers were knowledgeable and supportive, although like many institutions, there is still room for improvement in terms of facilities and administrative efficiency.
My Dream
I had always dreamt to be part of your institution after graduating from the medical collage i was studying at.
My experience at the University of Glasgow
My time at the University of Glasgow has been incredible. The time I have spent at the university has allowed me to develop myself academically and individually, it has provided me with a nurturing atmosphere, surrounded by peers who feel the same way. My time at the university has challenged me greatly, and has most definitely put me into situations I had not previously seen myself in, however the adversity I have faced at certain points through my time has forced me to adapt in new and resourceful ways I hadnt thought of before. Throughout my studies I had been allowed the freedom to explore extracurricular activities, for me, I started DJing and have quickly risen to a well respected member of the Scottish electronic music scene, playing major venues regularly across Glasgow (Sub Club, Berkeley Suite, the arches) and Scotland. Only through the time I spent at university would I have been able to launch this career. This time I have spent in the Scottish music industry has been a great privilege and honour; for my culminative year in university I, alongside a great friend I have met at university, Leon, took the reigns of the electronic music society at the university. Leon and I had a rough time getting the society off the ground, it had been in disarray since I started DJing through the society in 1st year. Working with limited resources, we did a complete brand image overhaul, with a new logo, new membership cards, new initiatives and partnerships. Since August 2025, we have raised almost £4K for charities. The time I have spent and have been able to allocate alongside my studies has done wonders for me, because of my extracurricular success, I have felt my confidence in my academics increase alongside this. Overall, I would argue that while the university has much work to do, especially regarding creating a camaraderie within courses and modules, it does a stellar job of enabling students to have meaningful pursuits outwith academics during their studies.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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Overall SatisfactionHow would you rate your overall study experience?
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Student Teacher InteractionHow helpful were your teachers?
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Student DiversityHow diverse was the atmosphere at your university?
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Admission ProcessHow simple was it to apply to your programme?
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Quality of Student LifeHow was your everyday life?
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Career DevelopmentDid the university provide support for your career development?
University of Glasgow Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 1 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | 78 | 79 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
Climbed 3 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | 87 | 84 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | 101 | 101 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 61 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Housing services
The University of Glasgow's Campus Development programme is a 21 billion investment in our estate over ten years to expand our world class campus and facilities.
We are redeveloping the 14 acre site of the former Western Infirmary to build a mix of modern research, teaching and public spaces.
Our Campus Development Programme will mean the University remains a centre for world-renowned research as well as a vibrant community hub and centre for public engagement.
For students looking to live off-campus, Amber Student has stepped in to offer a home away from home, providing affordable, safe, and hygienic student accommodation in Glasgow.
Library services
The Library is supported by Central Services. The University Library has 2,546 student study space with over 800 computers all with wi-fi access. Online access is available 24/7. A collection of over 1.5 million books and access to over 31,000 journals
ICT services
Computer clusters
- Locations
- Library PC availability (also available through the Information Services Web App)
- Where to save your work
Printing
- Student printing
- Antivirus
- Office 365
Purchasing and downloads
- Rules for use of software
Hardware
- Purchasing PCs, laptops and tablets
Medical services
The Health, Safety & Wellbeing, committed to ensuring that working and studying at the University of Glasgow is as healthy, safe and beneficial for your overall wellbeing, and that of the environment, as possible. We have a variety of professional and clinical specialists who can offer you a range of advice, guidance, training and clinical services.
Campus life
We have three friendly student residences in Dumfries, all open to undergraduate and postgraduate students at the Dumfries Campus.
The Dumfries Hall is ten minutes walk from the main teaching buildings, at the edge of the campus.
Brooke House and Laurieknowe are closer to Dumfries town centre.
All our residences offer modern, self-catering accommodation made up of spacious single, en-suite study bedrooms.
Sports facilities
- Over 350 group exercise classes every month
- REVOLVE indoor cycling studio
- Pulse cardio suite
- PowerPlay strength suite
- 25m swimming pool
- Sauna & steam room
- Drop-in sport sessions
- Squash courts & sports halls
- Over 50 sports clubs (full student membership only)
Student clubs
The SRC’s main responsibility is to represent the students of the University, and this means all students. Whether you are a mature student, an international student, part-time, doing a post-graduate qualification or straight from school, the SRC works for your interests.
The SRC is a student-led organisation, run by a council which includes 30 student members and an executive formed by sabbatical and non-sabbatical officers. All registered students of the University have the right to vote and can stand for elections, which usually take place in October and March every year.
Accreditation
We are triple accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA