University of Glasgow
Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is a public research-led university in Scotland, established in 1451 and one of the oldest universities in the United Kingdom. It is a member of the Russell Group of UK research universities and teaches a broad range of disciplines across its colleges, including medicine, engineering, sciences, social sciences, law, and the arts and humanities. Its undergraduate medical and dental programmes use the UCAT as part of admissions.
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Location
Glasgow
Established
1451
Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional
Instruction
English-taught
Rankings
Rankings are published annually by their respective organisations and change every year. Confirm the current-year position on the official ranking website before relying on it.
How to apply
UCAS (undergraduate); direct via university (postgraduate)
Admission tests
Popular fields of study
Source: University of Glasgow official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.
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