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YOUR GLASGOW A GUIDE FOR NORTH AMERICAN STUDENTS WORLD CHANGERS WELCOME
WELCOME TO
THE WORLD CHANGING
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Established in
2nd in Glasgow
1451 teaching
For more than five centuries, we’ve been pushing
the boundaries of what’s possible,
Russell Group for is the world’s nurturing the talents of seven Nobel laureates,
friendliest one Prime Minister and Scotland’s current First Minister.
city
International students fit right in here.
(NSS 2019)
More than 30% of our population comes from outside
The University of the UK, with typically more than 1,000 students
Choose from over
600
is ranked in the travelling to us from Canada and the USA each year.
Top 100 (Time Out 2019)
Join them and see who
you could become.
95.9%
of the World’s
Universities undergraduate and
(Times Higher World University Rankings 2019)
(QS World University Rankings 2020)
29,000
300
postgraduate
of students
in employment
or further study
6 months after
students taught programmes
graduation
from over
World
140
(DLHE 2015/16)
changing alumni from
The University is
pioneer of television named the Times
John Logie Baird, Higher Education
countries to pre-eminent scientist (THE) University
of the 19th century of the Year 2020
Lord Kelvin
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CONTENTS Why Scotland? 5-6 Discover Glasgow 7-8 Campus map 9-10 Student life 11-12 Ahead of the Game: sporting facilities 13-14 Support all the way 15-16 Study Abroad 17-18 Our degrees and how to apply 19-26 Fees and finance 27-28 Contact us 29 Visit us 30 3 4
WHY
SCOTLAND?
Scotland has lots to offer you - beautiful scenery, ancient castles
and amazing cultural attractions.
A central base Loch Lomond
Glasgow’s location in the Central Belt of Scotland, Magnificent Loch Lomond is the focal point of
combined with excellent transport links, makes Scotland’s first national park and is the largest
it easy for you to explore our country, the rest of land-locked body of water on the UK mainland.
the UK and Europe. Check out the world’s largest Located just 40 minutes from Glasgow, it’s a
arts festival in nearby Edinburgh, uncover Stirling’s popular day-trip destination thanks to the
historic castle, or go hunting for the Loch Ness opportunities there for watersports, fishing, hiking
Monster near Inverness. and camping.
Getting outdoors Culture and events
Scotland was voted “Most Beautiful Country in With an eclectic range of theatre and dance
the World” in 2017* and it’s easy to see why. venues, a captivating and award-winning literary
George Square in the heart of Glasgow city centre
There are footpaths, bike trails, hill climbs and and arts scene, and architecture that’s as striking
mountain adventures to suit all levels of explorer. as it is unique – you won’t run out of things to
We’re surrounded by stunning beaches, offering experience in Scotland. There’s an exciting range of
opportunities for watersport activities, relaxing events every year, from Highland Games, Glasgow
strolls and marine life spotting. Our iconic Munros International Comedy Festival and TRNSMT music
(mountains over 3,000 feet) have spectacular festival, to the Edinburgh International Festival,
views, while Scotland’s many coastal islands each Piping Live and the Scottish Open golf tournament.
have their own unique character, landscape and
wildlife, so get out there among our scenic and More information: scotland.org
remote habitats!
Loch Lomond
* Rough Guides poll
Luskentyre beach on the Isle of Harris Stirling Castle
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DISCOVER
GLASGOW
With cultural attractions, gorgeous architecture, fantastic shopping,
friendly people and a year-round programme of world-class events,
it’s easy to fall in love with Glasgow.
Getting around Culture
It’s simple to travel around Glasgow, Scotland’s For culture vultures, the city is home to more than
biggest city, whether you choose to walk, take the 20 world-class museums and art galleries, and is
bus, or use the subway. Our subway system is the proud to have Europe’s largest civic arts collection
third oldest in the world and known affectionately with works by Dali, Van Gogh, Degas and Monet.
as the “Clockwork Orange”.
Entertainment
The city’s excellent transport links mean you’ll be As the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music, Glasgow
well connected to the rest of the UK and the world is host to around 130 music events every week. You
beyond too. can catch everyone from global superstars to local
indie bands. The city’s nightlife is buzzing, with Ashton Lane is a lively cobbled lane on the doorstep of the
West End more than 700 bars, pubs and nightclubs, plus nine
campus, packed with bars, restaurants and a cinema
The University’s main campus is nestled within cinemas, including the tallest in Europe.
Glasgow’s cosy West End, which is overflowing with
cafés, bars, vintage boutiques and cultural There’s also a fantastic range of restaurants that
attractions. Entertainment ranges from the reflects Glasgow’s diverse population. Whether
Grosvenor Cinema and Botanic Gardens, to Òran you’d like to enjoy an amazing Asian kitchen, a
Mór – a converted church that offers lunchtime scoop of Italian ice cream, or a plate of haggis –
theatre known as a Play, a Pie and a Pint. Scotland’s national dish – we won’t disappoint you.
Many places offer a student discount too.
Shopping
Boasting the largest retail centre outside of Parks
London’s West End, Glasgow offers a “Style Mile” If you’re looking to relax and escape the city buzz,
containing big-name shops such as Topshop, you’ll have plenty of options. Glasgow is the “Dear Buchanan Street: part of Glasgow’s Style Mile
Nike, the Apple Store, as well as designer outlets Green Place”, as translated from Gaelic, and has
and boutiques. over 90 parks and public gardens.
SSE Hydro, one of the world’s top 10 busiest Riverside Museum:
live entertainment arenas (source: Pollstar) Scotland’s Museum of Transport and Travel
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STUDENT
LIFE
We understand that moving to a new country can be a daunting experience.
And it’s not just your education, it’s your life. So at Glasgow, we create a
world-class and friendly environment where you can feel inspired.
Accommodation Get involved
Accommodation Services can help you to find a Becoming a member of our University unions,
suitable place to live and we can guarantee you a Council, clubs or media can be a great way to
place in one of our University residences or discover what you’re good at, pursue your
apartments as long as you apply on time. There are passions, meet like-minded people and boost your
several self-catering options to choose from, employability. We have more than 270 societies for
all within a 15-30 minute walk of the campus. you to choose from, including everything from the
Harry Potter Society and Interfaith Society to the
Benefits include GU Charity Fashion Show, so there’s bound to be
• round-the-clock access to trained University something that interests you.
Living Support staff See glasgowstudent.net/clubs
• group insurance cover for your belongings
• membership of the University’s sport facilities Careers Service
included in your rent From the moment you arrive at Glasgow, you will
• 24/7 internet access incorporating wi-fi in all hear about the wide variety of career events and
bedrooms opportunities. You’ll have the chance to
• managed on-site coin-operated laundries. • meet global recruiters on campus
• learn about volunteering organisations, work
Accommodation fees range from around $5,680USD/ experience and part-time work
$7,420CAD* per year for a shared room and • gain access to expert guidance and
$7,900 USD/$10,330CAD* per year for a single room specialised information to help you make
with a private bathroom in self-catered student informed choices about your future
housing, to around $9,315USD/$12180CAD* per year • get advice from our dedicated International
for a single bedroom with a private bathroom in Careers Adviser
catered accommodation. • find placements through our Internship Hub.
*based on a conversion rate of 1USD = 0.77GBP/1CAD = 0.59GBP
See glasgow.ac.uk/internshiphub
Tel: +44 (0)141 330 4743
Email: accom@glasgow.ac.uk Your future
glasgow.ac.uk/accommodation Glasgow graduates are in high demand with
world-leading employers from all over the globe.
University Library Recent North American graduates have found
Open daily from 7.15am to 2.00am with online employment with Barclays, Google, Smithsonian
access 24/7, the University Library offers 13 wi-fi Institution and the Organisation for Economic
enabled floors, 2.5 million books and journals and Co-operation and Development (OECD).
hundreds of PCs.
See glasgow.ac.uk/library
Maclay Residences, one of our self-catered en-suite residences for postgraduate students
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AHEAD OF
THE GAME
Whether you’re a world-class athlete or a complete beginner,
Glasgow has the facilities and expertise to keep you motivated.
Student athletes Recreational sport
The University of Glasgow is home to 50 sports Everyone is welcome to get involved with sport
clubs competing in the UK national British at Glasgow - regardless of your ability or level of
University & College Sport (BUCS) league, with fitness. Even if you do not want to join a team,
around 4,000 students participating at different a gym membership includes over one hundred
levels. At elite level, our full-time coaching team can fitness classes every week, and we offer taster
support your training and competition while you sessions if you want to try something new. With so
study. many activities to try and plenty of post-exertion
socialising opportunities available, you can get fit
Our facilities and have fun at the same time.
Our two purpose-built exercise centres, including
a £10m extension opened in 2015, are open seven Scotland’s great outdoors
days a week, early until late. Facilities include If you like some fresh air in your fitness regime
• a six-lane, 25m heated swimming pool then you’re in the right place. Clubs such as the
• sauna and steam room Hares and Hounds offer road, cross-country and
• Pulse – cardio and resistance gym hill-training runs for all standards, or you could
• PowerPlay – Scotland’s premier conditioning tackle some of Scotland’s fantastic mountain trails
facility with the cycling club. You could even find yourself
• sports hall with Fanzone skydiving, surfing, snowboarding or potholing in
• Revolve - indoor cycling studio Scotland and beyond.
• activity hall and studios
• six grass and two all-weather synthetic Support for elite athletes
sports fields If you’re a talented athlete, we offer a range of
• cricket oval services to support you to manage the demands
• squash courts of competing in sport at the highest level while
• tennis courts undertaking your degree. We financially support
• over 100 fitness classes every week. athletes from a wide variety of sports such as track
See glasgow.ac.uk/sport & field, swimming, rowing and snow sports.
See glasgow.ac.uk/sport/talentedathlete
The sporting facilities include a 25m indoor swimming pool
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SUPPORT
ALL THE WAY
From before you begin your journey to Glasgow, we work hard to make
you feel at home. Glaswegians are famed for their friendliness and we have
a range of specialist staff dedicated to your needs.
Before you arrive During term time at Glasgow
Our International Student Support Team can give International Student Support
you advice on topics including Our International Student Advisers can help you
• immigration and visa with the practical aspects of living and studying in
• employment Glasgow, offering confidential advice on a range of
• finance matters. We also organise orientation programmes,
• welfare and personal issues. workshops and activities for you and your family if
they are in Glasgow with you.
Find a pre-departure checklist at See glasgow.ac.uk/international/support
glasgow.ac.uk/international/support/before
Advisers of Studies
On arrival at Glasgow Your Adviser or Advising team can help you to
Airport arrival choose an appropriate syllabus. They can also
During specific dates in September, the University’s offer help on more general matters, such as
Welcome Team will be at Glasgow Airport to direct examination regulations, or absences due to
you to our transport service. ill-health.
International student orientation programme Counselling & Psychological Services
Our orientation programme provides information We offer a confidential service to all registered
on the services available to you. You will get the students experiencing emotional and/or
chance to meet fellow students at a social event psychological issues.
and take part in a city bus tour. A shorter orientation See glasgow.ac.uk/counselling
also runs in January.
Disability Service
Freshers’ Week We welcome enquiries from any applicant who has
Freshers’ Week is a great opportunity to meet new a learning difference or chronic health condition.
people. It is run by our four student bodies and See glasgow.ac.uk/disability
includes bands and DJs, campus tours, sports
taster sessions and the Freshers’ Fair, where you
can find out about our range of student societies.
See freshersweek.glasgowstudent.net
Our Student Services Enquiry Team is here to help you make the most of your time at Glasgow
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STUDY
ABROAD
You don’t have to study here for four years to experience Glasgow.
Every year we welcome hundreds of students from across North America
on our study abroad and exchange programmes.
Our partners Your time in Glasgow
The University of Glasgow has links with leading You can study with us for as little as one semester
universities across the US and Canada. We have or as much as a full year. You will be able to study
welcomed students from a diverse range of North subjects across a variety of academic disciplines
American colleges, including and you must take a full course load to fulfill our
• Boston College requirements along with those of your home
institution. A full load normally means taking 3-4
• University of California
classes per semester.
• University of Denver
• Duke University International Summer School
• McGill University Our international Summer School is another great
• University of Texas at Austin way for you to study with us. Make your summer
• University of Minnesota count by gaining experience and/or credits in a
range of subjects.
• University of British Columbia
See glasgow.ac.uk/iss
• And many more.
Going abroad from Glasgow
Our study abroad networks
Full time undergraduate students at Glasgow may
In addition to the institutional partners listed above, have the opportunity to spend time abroad as part
Glasgow also works with popular study abroad of their degree. This will give you the opportunity
providers such as Arcadia, IFSA-Butler, ISA and to explore destinations across Europe, Asia and
our own honours Principia Consortium. South America while earning credit towards your
See glasgow.ac.uk/principia degree. See glasgow.ac.uk/studyabroad
Glasgow is a lively and vibrant place to study
17 18TYPE OF DEGREE
UNDERGRADUATE
Glasgow is one of the world’s top universities, which means we can offer Example of MA Joint Honours degree path
you a world-class degree. With a fantastic range of subjects, you should be The MA (SocSci) and BSc Joint Honours degree programmes follow a similar format.
able to find a degree programme that matches your interests.
Year 1
Flexible degree programmes Progression to Honours Choose three different subjects
according to your interests.
PHILOSOPHY
LEVEL 1
+ HISTORY
LEVEL 1
OF ART
+ POLITICS
LEVEL 1
If you apply to these degree programmes, you’ll be The final two years of the flexible degree will be
offered a flexible degree structure, which means your Honours years, the British equivalent of Year 2
you are not committed to a completely prescribed
selection of subjects from the outset of your degree.
majoring in a specific subject at an American or
Canadian university.
Continue with two of your
first-year subjects and choose
PHILOSOPHY
LEVEL 2
+ HISTORY
LEVEL 2
OF ART
+ CLASSICS
(CLASSICAL CIVILISATION)
These degrees normally take four years to complete. another subject. LEVEL 1
For some degrees, entry to the Honours years will
Degrees that involve a modern language take five be competitive and being able to study a subject Year 3
years to complete because they include a language
year abroad.
to Honours will be based on your academic
performance during your time at university.
Specialisation in two chosen
subjects in the final two years.
PHILOSOPHY
JUNIOR HONOURS
+ HISTORY OF ART
JUNIOR HONOURS
The flexible degree programmes we offer are MA or BA: what’s the difference? Year 4
• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Master of Arts (MA)
In Scottish ancient universities, an undergraduate
Honours-level degree in the Arts is called a Master
PHILOSOPHY
SENIOR HONOURS
+ HISTORY OF ART
SENIOR HONOURS
• Master of Arts (MA) (Social Sciences) of Arts (MA) or a Master of Arts (Social Sciences),
• Master in Science (MSci) rather than a BA. This should not be confused with Honours degree destination: MA with Honours in Philosophy & History of Art
Professional degree programmes a postgraduate qualification.
Our professional degree programmes follow a set Example of BSc Single Honours degree path
structure to meet the requirements of professional The MA and MA (SocSci) Single Honours degrees follow a very similar path, with the addition
accrediting bodies. of a new Level-1 subject in year 2.
The professional degree programmes we offer are
• Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) Year 1
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
• Bachelor of Divinity (BD)
Choose three different subjects
according to your interests.
MATHEMATICS
LEVEL 1
+ PHYSICS
LEVEL 1
+ CHEMISTRY
LEVEL 1
• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Year 2
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
(MBChB)
Continue with two of your
first-year subjects.
MATHEMATICS
LEVEL 2
+ PHYSICS
LEVEL 2
• Bachelor of Music (BMus)
• Bachelor of Nursing (BN) Year 3
• Bachelor of Technological Education (BTechEd) You’ll study your degree subject MATHEMATICS
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery (BVMS) exclusively from third year onwards. JUNIOR HONOURS
• Master of Education (MEduc)
• Master of Engineering (MEng) Year 4
MATHEMATICS
SENIOR HONOURS
Honours degree destination: BSc with Honours in Mathematics
19 20WHAT YOU CAN STUDY HOW TO APPLY
UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE
Browse the A-Z of our degree programmes and find the full details of each Apply using either the Common Application* or the Universities
programme at glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate & Colleges Admissions System (UCAS).
• Accountancy & Finance • Electronic & Software • Mechatronics 1 Choose your programme Entry requirements
• Accounting & Mathematics Engineering • Medicine Browse the degree programmes in this guide International Baccalaureate
• Accounting & Statistics • Electronics & Electrical • Microbiology or see glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate
• Aeronautical Engineering Engineering • Molecular & Cellular Biology Applications with 34-36 points on the full
2 Check the entry requirements diploma will be considered for admission to
• Aerospace Systems • Electronics with Music • Music Every application is reviewed individually.
• Anatomy • English Language & Literature • Neuroscience most schools, but there are certain exceptions.
We will accept a mixture of qualifications to
• Ancient History • English Literature • Nursing make an offer. Some programmes may have US applicants
• Archaeology • Environmental Science • Pharmacology higher requirements than those listed here.
• Astronomy & Sustainability • Philosophy Students with standardized tests will be
Visit our website for full details.
• Biochemistry (Dumfries Campus*) • Physics / Theoretical Physics reviewed with a combination of:
• Biomedical Engineering • Film & Television Studies • Physics with Astrophysics 3 Complete your application • cumulative 3.0 GPA
• Business & Management • Finance & Mathematics • Physiology Apply either through www.commonapp.org • SAT score of 1280 or ACT score of 27
• Business Economics • Finance & Statistics • Physiology & Sports Science or www.ucas.com. AND
• Celtic Civilisation • French • Physiology, Sports Science & • 2 AP examinations (in relevant/required
• Celtic Studies • Gaelic Nutrition • Apply by 15 January
• Final deadline for international students subjects): 4+
• Central & East European • Genetics • Politics
Studies • Geography • Portuguese 30 June Test Optional applicants
• Chemical Physics • Geology • Primary Education with Teaching • For Dentistry, Medicine and Veterinary
• Chemistry • German Qualification (Dumfries Campus*) Medicine programmes, apply by We are accepting applications from students
• Chemistry with Medicinal • Greek • Product Design Engineering 15 October of the previous year. who have been unable to take SAT, AP or ACT
Chemistry • Health & Social Policy • Psychology tests.
• Childhood Practice (Dumfries Campus) • Quantitative Methods 4 Interviews/Auditions for select subjects
An interview will be part of the selection For more information on US entry
• Civil Engineering • History • Religious & Philosophical
process for: Dentistry, Medicine, Music, requirements see glasgow.ac.uk/usa
• Civil Engineering with • History of Art Education
Architecture • Human Biology • Russian Nursing, Teaching, and Veterinary Medicine
& Surgery. Canadian applicants
• Classics (Classical Civilisation) • Human Biology & Nutrition • Scottish History
• Community Development • Immunology • Scottish Literature We accept high school leaving qualifications
• Comparative Literature • International Relations • Social & Public Policy
5 You’ll hear from us from every province and territory. The normal
• Computing Science • Italian • Sociology
We’ll be in touch with the outcome of your
application. minimum requirement is 5 or 6 subjects from
• Dentistry • Latin • Software Engineering grade 12 or CEGEP at B or better, or 80%
• Digital Media & Information • Law: Common Law • Spanish average (dependent on grading system),
Studies • Law: Scots Law • Statistics
including relevant subjects where required.
• Earth Science • Marine & Freshwater Biology • Technological Education
• Economic & Social History • Mathematics • Theatre Studies Certain schools require a higher standard.
• Economics • Mechanical Design Engineering • Theology & Religious Studies For more information on Canadian entry
• Education with Teaching • Mechanical Engineering • Veterinary Biosciences requirements see glasgow.ac.uk/canada
Qualification (Primary) • Mechanical Engineering with • Veterinary Medicine & Surgery
Aeronautics • Zoology
* Our School of Interdisciplinary Studies is based at our campus in Dumfries. See glasgow.ac.uk/dumfries * If you are applying for Dentistry, Education, Law, Medicine, Nursing and Veterinary Medicine, or for programmes jointly
delivered with the Glasgow School of Art, you must use www.ucas.com
21 22WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: MID-AUG
BECOMING A Deadline for
accommodation
GLASGOW STUDENT
applications
MID-SEPT
Academic year starts
EARLY-SEPT
MID-OCT International
UCAS deadline for student orientation
Medical, Vet Med & programme
Dentistry applications
(Interviews: Dec-Feb)
END-JULY
PG International
application deadline
Register Enrol
SEPTEMBER
Freshers’ Week,
with the on your Postgraduate Welcome
University courses Fortnight & Academic
Inductions
MID-SEPT MID-AUG
Applications open Upload results
MID-JUNE to change your
UK Student Visa conditional to an
application process unconditional offer
opens
MID-AUG
Receive MyCampus
instructions to access
registration + tuition
END-JUNE fee information
MID-SEPT
UCAS and
Deadline to pay
CommonApp UG
tuition fees
International application
deadline
23 24TYPE OF DEGREE HOW TO APPLY
POSTGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE
Study with us and be part of one of the top 100 universities in the world. To apply for postgraduate study at the University of Glasgow,
We offer an inspiring range of postgraduate programmes that can help use our online application form.
you to take your understanding of a subject to the next level.
Taught Postgraduate Programmes Subject A-Z Entry requirements Required documents
If you choose to study for a taught degree Subjects you can study at postgraduate level are To be considered for one of our taught To apply for a taught or research
programme, you can work towards a • Accounting/Economics/Finance Masters degrees, you should hold an postgraduate programme, you need to
Masters degree (eg MSc, LLM, MBA, MLitt), • Business and Management undergraduate four year bachelor degree, provide
a Postgraduate Diploma, or a Postgraduate • Chemistry with a minimum GPA of 3.0 from an • final or current undergraduate degree
Certificate. With over 300 options available you’re • Computing Science accredited university or college in the USA or transcript - scanned copy (in colour) of the
sure to find something that’s just right for you. • Education Canada. You should also have high grades in original document
• Engineering relevant individual subjects.
• two references on headed paper
You can view our taught postgraduate • English/English Literature (academic and/or professional – see
programmes at • Geography/Earth Sciences How to apply specific programme entry requirements)
glasgow.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught • Humanities (Archaeology, Celtic & Gaelic, You can apply for postgraduate programmes
• a copy of your passport (photo page)
Classics, Philosophy, History, Art History) using our online application form. This can
Research Programmes • Law be accessed by clicking “Apply Now” on our • any additional document(s) listed on the
Postgraduate research degrees can generally • Life Sciences (Anatomy, Biological Science, individual course pages on our website. specific programme listing at
be divided into Research Masters (MRes) and Immunology, Physiology, Zoology) You can find the course pages at glasgow.ac.uk/postgraduate
Doctoral (PhD) degrees. They allow you to • Mathematics and Statistics glasgow.ac.uk/postgraduate
For example, if you are applying for a
undertake a research project under the guidance • Medicine/Dentistry/Veterinary Medicine research programme you’ll need to include
of an academic supervisor. Admissions to • Modern Languages and Cultures Taught programmes
your research proposal, CV, samples of
research degrees are usually based on the • Music/Creative Arts/Film Studies The application deadline is in late July for written work as per requirements for each
submission of a research proposal. • Physics/Astronomy programmes beginning in September – subject area.
• Psychology please check our website for exact dates and
You can read more about postgraduate research • Social/Political Science. exceptions. A selection of programmes offer
at glasgow.ac.uk/research/opportunities January entry. Application deadlines vary.
Some programmes can be studied as online For more information see
distance learning. You can find the full A-Z of all glasgow.ac.uk/postgraduate/january
postgraduate programmes at
glasgow.ac.uk/postgraduate Research programmes
All postgraduate research students are
Postgraduate taught degree structure at Glasgow allocated a supervisor, who provides
academic support and research mentoring.
September–December Semester 1: 40 taught credits You should identify a potential supervisor
January–May Semester 2: 40 taught credits
and contact them to discuss your research
proposal before you apply. You can find
June–August Summer Semester: Thesis, 40 credits relevant academic staff at
September 120 master’s level credits completed glasgow.ac.uk/research/opportunities
December/June Graduation
25 26FEES AND
FINANCE
We believe that academic excellence should be supported. If you want to join us,
you’ll be pleased to know that there’s a range of financial help available.
Tuition fees Scholarships
Full-time tuition fees start at $25,000USD/ We offer a wide range of scholarships for students
$32,895CAD* for Arts and Social Sciences students. coming from North America. We automatically
For a full list of our tuition fees, see review students for scholarships upon completion
glasgow.ac.uk/fees of their application to the university. Scholarships
range in value from £5,000–£10,000 per annum.
Cost of living
Everyone has different spending habits, but as For a full list of scholarships including eligibility and
a general guide, we would recommend allowing how to apply, see glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships
around $16,000USD/$21,000CAD* for a single student
per year and a minimum of $26,000USD/$34,000CAD US Federal Loans
for a couple. For each child add We accept loans through FAFSA and are one of the
$6,500USD/$8,500CAD per year. few UK universities to offer a dedicated
US Federal Aid Support Officer.
Cost per month* USD CAD Contact: Carol.Barnett@glasgow.ac.uk
Accommodation $715 $935 Federal Aid registration code (FAFSA): 008383
Food $235 $300 See glasgow.ac.uk/services/registry/finance/
Clothes $90 $120 federalloans
Bus, underground, taxi fares $50 $65
Laundry, stationery, toiletries $40 $50 Canada Student Loans
Telephone/Internet $50 $65 We accept student loans from the Canadian
Entertainment $160 $200 Government and various provincial/territorial
equivalents. Our IE code for your application is
In addition to the above, you should include the PUAV.
following amounts annually:
Books: $520USD/$680CAD; Healthcare
UK Travel: $390USD/$510CAD. All international students studying in Scotland are
eligible for medical treatment under the National
Tuition fees and cost of living varies, but taking Health Service (NHS), including prescriptions. All
the above into account, your estimated cost of students are covered under the service and pay an
attendance without visa and flights is annual Immigration Healthcare Surcharge.
$42,130USD/$55,100CAD.
*based on a conversion rate of 1USD = 0.77GBP/1CAD = 0.59GBP
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VISIT
US
If you’d like to meet one of the team, we’d be delighted to hear from you!
Meet us in the USA and Canada
We have a team of International Offi cers While our open days are the best way to find
permanently based in the United States and a out more about student life, there are plenty of other
network of professional advisers who represent opportunities to visit our campuses.
us in Canada. They are on hand to answer your In addition to Offer Holders’ Day and campus tours,
questions about entry requirements, admissions you can also plan your own visit.
or anything else you’d like to know. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
If you would like to meet us, our team in For details about coming to visit us,
North America travel extensively across a see glasgow.ac.uk/visitus
wide range of US States and Canadian Provinces.
To fi nd out who represents the University of
Glasgow in your area, see
glasgow.ac.uk/usa or glasgow.ac.uk/canada
West Region: Ashley Sevadjian
Senior International Officer (based in USA)
+1 949-228-9841
ashley.sevadjian@glasgow.ac.uk
States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado,
Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico,
Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
Southeast & Central Region: Jason Via
Senior International Officer (based in USA)
+1 301-602-8008
jason.via@glasgow.ac.uk Canada: see website for representative details
States: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida,
Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, To find out when we’ll next be visiting a city
Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, or town near you, see
Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, glasgow.ac.uk/international/inyourcountry
Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia.
Contact us in Glasgow
Northeast & Midwest Region: Jay Shamlin
Senior International Officer (based in USA) We can help you with any inquiries you may have.
+1 440-847-9347
jay.shamlin@glasgow.ac.uk Joey Kirk
States: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, International Recruitment Manager
Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, +44(0)141 330 3914
Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, joey.kirk@glasgow.ac.uk
New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island,
South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin. student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk
Photo credits: Reuben Paris; University Photographic Unit; cornfield / Shutterstock.com.
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