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Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is a member of the prestigious Russell Group. It’s highly ranked both in the UK and globally, so you’ll be joining one of the most elite universities in the country.
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You can gain entry to a University of Glasgow degree through an on-campus preparation course at Glasgow International College (GIC).
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
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Times Higher Education Awards 2020
QS World University Rankings 2023
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when you pass your GIC course at the required level with good attendance
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| Subject area | Ranking | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance | 6th in the UK Top 70 in the world | Guardian University Guide 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 |
| Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering | 11th in the UK | Guardian University Guide 2023 |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 2nd in the UK 12th in the world | Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 |
| Archaeology and Forensic Science | 11th in the UK Top 80 in the world | Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022 |
| Biological Sciences | 4th in the UK Top 55 in the world | Guardian University Guide 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 |
| Business and Management Studies | 8th in the UK Top 100 in the world | Guardian University Guide 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022 |
| Chemistry | 9th in the UK Top 100 in the world | Guardian University Guide 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 |
| Civil Engineering | 5th in the UK | Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 |
| Computer Science | 8th in the UK | Guardian University Guide 2023 |
| Economics and Econometrics | 8th in the UK Top 100 in the world | Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 6th in the UK | Guardian University Guide 2023 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 7th in the UK Top 50 in the world | Complete University Guide 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 |
| Law | 2nd in the UK 33rd in the world | Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022 |
| Mathematics | 5th in the UK Top 150 in the world | Guardian University Guide 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 15th in the UK | Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 |
| Nursing | 1st in the UK Top 100 in the world | Complete University Guide 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 |
| Pharmacology and Pharmacy | 3rd in the UK Top 70 in the world | Guardian University Guide 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 9th in the UK Top 120 in the world | Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 |
| Sociology | 5th in the UK Top 100 in the world | Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 |
| Sports Science | 1st in the UK Top 100 in the world | Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 |
Earned an MA in Business Management in 2006.
Entrepreneur, inventor and hair extensions specialist. Kasim invented a low-heat hair styling tool and appeared on the 2015 season of the BBC’s popular TV show The Apprentice.
Earned an MSc in Human Rights and International Politics in 2014.
A human rights campaigner and winner of the World Changing Alumni award in 2018. Azzudin is best known as one of the ‘Glasgow Girls’ along with some of her schoolmates, after petitioning the Scottish Parliament to change laws around the detention of children in Scotland.
Earned an MPhil in Monetary Economics in 1988.
Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi from 2012 to 2017. In April 2012, Chuka announced a series of reforms that allowed foreign exchange to enter the country.
Earned an MA in Business Administration and Management in 2014.
Named ‘Young Leader of the Year’ in Romania by Revista Cariere and included on the Forbes ’30 Under 30′ list, for his continuous work to promote education, digital skills, and entrepreneurship among young people. He was also nominated by the University of Glasgow, for AACSB’s “Influential Leaders Challenge”, which recognises honorees who are creating a lasting impact in their communities, industries, and around the world.
Earned a PhD in Economics.
An economist and former president of the African Development Bank from September 2005 until September 2015. Kaberuka is credited with helping to stabilise the Rwandan economy following the effects of the 1994 genocide.
Earned a BSc Aeronautical Engineering in 1993.
An industrial designer working for the Ford Motor Company. His most notable achievement has been designing the Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept car.
Earned an MB ChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) in 1941.
Awarded the Military Cross in 1945 after serving in the Second World War as Captain of the 10th Highland Light Infantry in Burma. In 1981 he was made an MBE for his services to children at the Hansel Handicapped Village, of which he was a director.
Earned an MSc in Quantitative Finance in 2011.
Risk Manager in the Institutional Equity Division at Morgan Stanley, an American multinational investment bank and financial services company with its headquarters in New York City. Morgan Stanley ranked 67th in the 2018 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.
Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of the University.
Human rights lawyer and academic. Nhlapo was appointed as a full-time Commissioner on the South African Law Reform Commission by President Mandela in 1996.
Earned an MSc in Engineering.
A former Professor of Engineering and leading Sri Lankan academic. Karunaratne is the founding Chancellor and President of the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology and the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Moratuwa. He contributed to many major construction projects in Sri Lanka, pioneering the use of computer-aided design.
Earned an MSc in International Management, Leadership and Business Growth in 2015.
Co-founder and CEO of Citruslabs (formerly MindMate) a mobile app which supports those affected by Alzheimer’s and their relatives. Mitschke was named Young Alumna of the Year in 2018 by the University of Glasgow and was listed in Forbes’ Europe 30 Under 30 list.
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