University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow is a public research university in Glasgow, Scotland. It was founded in 1451 by papal bull, the University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland’s four ancient universities. It was originally located on High Street in the city center, but moved to its current Gilmorehill campus in 1870.

The university has a long and distinguished history, having produced many notable alumni, including Adam Smith, James Watt, and Lord Kelvin. It is also a leading research institution, with strengths in a wide range of fields, including medicine, engineering, and the humanities.

Today, the University of Glasgow is a thriving institution with over 26,000 students from all over the world. It is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research universities.

The University of Glasgow offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a variety of subjects, including arts and humanities, business and social sciences, science and engineering, and veterinary medicine and life sciences. Some of its most popular programs include accounting and finance, aerospace engineering, ancient history, biochemistry, business and management, chemistry, computer science, dentistry, economics, English language and literature, law, medicine, and veterinary medicine.

The University of Glasgow's programs and achievements have had a major impact on the world, and its graduates continue to make significant contributions in a wide range of fields.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, University of Glasgow is positioned as the #76 top university in the world. The rank is improved by 5 points from last year.