University of Glasgow, details of Glasgow university
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Glasgow
University ranking
- 2010 26
- 2009 =16
- 2008 30
- Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow has a tradition of excellence as the fourth oldest university in the United Kingdom.
- University of Glasgow students walk in the footsteps of scientist Lord Kelvin, economist Adam Smith and pioneer of television John Logie Baird, among many others. Throughout its history Glasgow has fostered the talents of six Nobel laureates, one Prime Minister, Scotland's inaugural First Minister and the country's first female medical graduates.
- Glasgow has more listed buildings than any other university in the UK (104).
- Scotland's biggest city, Glasgow hosts the largest student population in Scotland and has been named one of the world's top ten cities in travel guides.
- Combining a compact campus-style environment with the benefits of being in a major city, the University has two main city campuses: Gilmorehill in the cosmopolitan and friendly West End; and Garscube, 6.5 km (4 miles) from the city. A third campus is located in Dumfries some 145 km (90 miles) to the south of Glasgow.
- Both city campuses have excellent transport into the city centre via frequent buses and subway. Glasgow International Airport, Glasgow Prestwick International Airport and two city centre rail terminals offer easy connections with the rest of the UK and the world.
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- 3,180 university places available.
- A wide range of accommodation, from 7-days catering to self-catered.
- All first year full-time students not within daily commuting distance are offered accommodation.
- Student residences provide unlimited access to the internet, 24/7. All rooms have data points for internet access.
- More details on accommodation at Glasgow are availablehere.
