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University of Strathclyde

Location

16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, GB, Glasgow United Kingdom

Ranking

# =230QS World University Rankings

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About University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university located in the heart of Glasgow, one of the UK’s largest cities. We are home to a vibrant, international community of almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries.

For more than 200 years Strathclyde has been delivering academic excellence through world-class research and teaching, providing students with flexible, innovative learning in preparation for their chosen career path. Our emphasis on practical, useful learning and strong links with industry, business and policymakers prepare graduates for a fast-changing, competitive environment beyond study.

  • UK University of the Year (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
  • Scottish University of the Year & UK University of the Year runner-up (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)
  • Fastest-rising UK university in the QS World University Rankings top 300
  • 23 subjects ranked in the UK’s top ten in the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
  • The only university to have won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012 & 2019)
  • 90% of research rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021)

The University has a vibrant international community with students from over 140 countries. Strathclyde’s campus is in the centre of one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic cities and a good base for exploring Scotland, the UK and Europe. Glasgow has excellent transport links and, with two international airports, is a one-hour flight from London and a short trip from the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

About University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university located in the heart of Glasgow, one of the UK’s largest cities. We are home to a vibrant, international community of almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries.

For more than 200 years Strathclyde has been delivering academic excellence through world-class research and teaching, providing students with flexible, innovative learning in preparation for their chosen career path. Our emphasis on practical, useful learning and strong links with industry, business and policymakers prepare graduates for a fast-changing, competitive environment beyond study.

  • UK University of the Year (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
  • Scottish University of the Year & UK University of the Year runner-up (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)
  • Fastest-rising UK university in the QS World University Rankings top 300
  • 23 subjects ranked in the UK’s top ten in the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
  • The only university to have won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012 & 2019)
  • 90% of research rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021)

The University has a vibrant international community with students from over 140 countries. Strathclyde’s campus is in the centre of one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic cities and a good base for exploring Scotland, the UK and Europe. Glasgow has excellent transport links and, with two international airports, is a one-hour flight from London and a short trip from the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Bachelor

6+
90+
2.8+
1200+
73+
115+
60+

Master

125+
80+
6.5+
60+

20,037
65.6%
34.4%
6,427
35.4%
64.6%
1,111
68%
32%

Cost of Living

Accommodation
$8,000
Food
$3,060
Transport
$930
Utilities
$5,120

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

University of Strathclyde is one of the top Public universities in Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is ranked #=230 in QS World University Rankings 2027.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #=246
  • 2016
    #=249
  • 2017
    #=272
  • 2018
    #=277
  • 2019
    #268
  • 2020
    #296
  • 2021
    #300
  • 2022
    #302
  • 2023
    #=325
  • 2024
    #=276
  • 2025
    #=281
  • 2026
    #=251
  • 2027
    #=230

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #=246
  • 2016
    #=249
  • 2017
    #=272
  • 2018
    #=277
  • 2019
    #268
  • 2020
    #296
  • 2021
    #300
  • 2022
    #302
  • 2023
    #=325
  • 2024
    #=276
  • 2025
    #=281
  • 2026
    #=251
  • 2027
    #=230

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