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University of Glasgow

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Country
United Kingdom
Address
University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ
Website
www.gla.ac.uk
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+44 (0) 141 330 2000

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The University of Glasgow dates from the middle of the fifteenth century, a time of critical change in Europe.

The University played its distinguished part in the Enlightenment and in fostering the research and inquiry which prepared the ground for the Industrial Revolution in which the city of Glasgow was to play a world role. Ironically it was the encroaching overcrowding and squalor of factories and railways, fruits of the industrial expansion it had helped to shape, which forced the University to move to its present site in what was then suburban Gilmorehill, a location it has occupied since 1870. Here the University celebrated its 550th anniversary in 2001.

Today, the University of Glasgow is one of the UK's leading universities with an international reputation for its research and teaching and an important role in the cultural and commercial life of the country.

With almost 16,000 undergraduate and 4,000 postgraduate students, it is one of the country's largest universities. Employing 5,700 staff, it is a major employer in the city and, with an annual turnover of £285M, it makes a substantial contribution to the local economy.

Firmly rooted in the West of Scotland from where it recruits 50% of its students, the University of Glasgow is nevertheless an international institution, attracting students from 80 countries and sending large numbers of students on study periods abroad. Today's research projects are typically international, with academics from every continent working in Glasgow while the University's own staff make valued contributions to collaborative work with some 200 institutions around the world.

Most of the University's 100 departments are to be found on the Gilmorehill campus, centred on Sir George Gilbert Scott's neo-Gothic main building. Its spire, added by his son John Oldrid Scott, is a landmark across the city. Glasgow's campus has more listed buildings than any other and reflects a vast range of styles. Pearce Lodge and the Lion and Unicorn Staircase are relics of the old University, moved stone by stone to the new site. The circular Reading Room is a listed building from the 1930s while the Library, Boyd Orr and Adam Smith Buildings reflect post-war fashions in public building design. The new Wolfson Medical School Building, which provides state-of-the-art facilities for medical students and staff, was opened in 2003.
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Faculty
Number of Faculty Staff FTE: 2,098
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. *FAQ: How is research assistant defined?
Number of International Faculty Staff FTE: 763
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.
Undergraduate Information
Number of Undergraduate Students FTE: 15,346
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students FTE: 1,096
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students.
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students FTE: 3,947
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students FTE: 1,428
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Students
Total Students Headcount: 23,590 FTE: 18,773
Total number of students.
Total International Students Headcount: 2,415 FTE: 2,126
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Graduate Output
Proportion of Graduates Employed 64%
Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
Number of PhDs Awarded 382
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months
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Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

International reputation for leading quality in research and teaching with departments receiving a 5 or 5* rating including: Psychology, Russian & East European Studies, English Language, English & Scottish Literature, Sports-related subjects, Clinical Lab Sciences (Cancer, Infection & Immunity), Hospital-based Clinical subjects (Cardiovascular, Neurosciences, and Early Origins), Biological Sciences, Vet School, Physics, Pure Maths, Applied Maths, Statistics, Computing Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Urban Studies, Law, Politics, Accounting & Finance, French, History, Divinity, and History of Art.

Range of Fees

£9,400 - £22,350 per year depending on the course.

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

IELTS 6.5 (with no subtest less than 6)
TOEFL 237 in the computer-based test (577 in the paper-based test). TOEFL CBT tests also require a TWE (Test of Written English a.k.a. Essay Rating) of at least 4.5.
iBT TOEFL 92 (with no less than 20 in any skill)
Cambridge Advanced (B minimum) and Cambridge Proficiency (C minimum)
70% in CISCE or CBSE Class XII English may be accepted in place of IELTS.

* All test reports must be no more than 2 years old.
Please note that the Faculty of Arts & Humanities and the School of Law require the following:

IELTS 7.0 (with no subtest less than 6.0)
TOEFL 250 in the computer-based test
iBT TOEFL 100 (with no less than 24 in any skill)

Accommodation

http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/residentialservices/

Finance and Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarship options for International students: http://www.gla.ac.uk/studying/scholarships/internationalscholarships/

Language Support

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) centre on campus and also the Glasgow International College, which offers English Language instruction.

Non-English Language Requirements

Depends on individual countries. Please contact international@gla.ac.uk for advice on what your specific country requirements are.

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Arts and Humanities Graduate Scholarship. 0 available @ GBP 9,000

Specialisation
Arts and Humanities

Application Process
Candidates must have already been accepted to postgraduate study programme before applying for scholarship funding, which will be considered by the board.

Application URL
http://www.gsah.arts.gla.ac.uk/pdf/appform.pdf

Deadline
1st May 2006

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Area Rank
Overall 83
Technology 138
Life Sciences & Biomedicine 60
Natural Sciences 143
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