The University of Glasgow is a public research university located in Glasgow, Scotland. The university was founded in 1451 by a papal bull, making it one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world. Today, the University of Glasgow serves more than 29,000 students from Scotland, the rest of the UK, and around the world. Its student body includes undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and research students. The university also supports a strong international community, which enriches the campus experience.
The university offers a wide range of academic programs across multiple disciplines. Students can pursue degrees in arts, humanities, social sciences, law, business, engineering, medicine, life sciences, and physical sciences. Additionally, Glasgow provides many research-led master’s and doctoral programs that allow students to engage with cutting-edge knowledge in their fields. The QS World University Rankings 2026 have placed the university at #79.