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University of Glasgow

University Avenue, Glasgow

  • #78 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 36,085Total Students
  • 3,744Faculty
  • 16,414Int'l Students
QS Global World Ranking
The University’s position in the current QS World University Rankings.
Status
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Research Output
The research intensity of the University, based on the number of papers output relative to the University’s size.
Total Students
The number of full time equivalent students enrolled at the University.
Faculty
The number of full time equivalent teaching staff employed by the University.
Int'l Students
The number of full time equivalent international students enrolled at the University.

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QS World University Ranking

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  • 2012
    #54
  • 2014
    #51
  • 2015
    #=55
  • 2016
    #=62
  • 2017
    #=63
  • 2018
    #65
  • 2019
    #=69
  • 2020
    #67
  • 2021
    #=77
  • 2022
    #73
  • 2023
    #81
  • 2024
    #=76
  • 2025
    #78

Ranking criteria

65
Overall
77.4
Academic Reputation
32.5
Citations per Faculty
33.5
Employment Outcomes
67.7
Employer Reputation
38
Faculty Student Ratio
95.7
International Faculty Ratio
97.6
International Research Network
99.4
International Students Ratio
98.5
Sustainability
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Student & Staff

Total students
36,085

42%
58%

International students
16,414

69%
31%

Total faculty staff
3,744

1507
2237

Total students
36,085

42%
58%

International students
16,414

69%
31%

Total faculty staff
3,744

2237
1507
2025
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Scholarships

Yes
The Scholarships above offer some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.

Campus locations

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Gilmorehill Campus (Main),

University Avenue , Glasgow , United Kingdom , G12 8QQ

Dumfries, United Kingdom

Dumfries Campus,

Dumfries Campus, Rutherford/McCowan Building , Dumfries , United Kingdom , DG1 4ZL

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Garscube Campus,

Switchback Rd , Glasgow , United Kingdom , G61 1AF

+ 3 More Locations

English language requirements

IELTS
IELTS
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