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University of Strathclyde

2014 League Table Ranking 41
2014 Overall Score 711
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Pre-arrival and orientation

  • The University of Strathclude provides online pre-arrival information, an airport meet and greet service (for which students can register online).
  • In Semester 1 a week of orientation activities is held. This includes an orientation session for all new international students, bank account opening sessions, campus tours, social activities and much more.
  • In Semester 2 we offer the airport meet and greet and an orientation session for new international students.  

Accommodation

  • New undergraduates are given high priority for accommodation as long as they apply (and have an unconditional academic offer) by 1 September.
  • All university accommodation is self-catered, with wi-fi.
  • International students are spread evenly within accommodation.
  • The bulk of student accommodation is on-campus; the off-campus residence is only a 7 minute walk away.
  • Accommodation contracts run from September to June; students do not have to move out during Christmas or Easter holidays.
  • Single room in standard accommodation £88 per week (2012–13); en suite room £112. Heating and lighting are included.

English language requirement

  • The University’s general entry requirements are IELTS 6.5, with no less than 5.5 in each component, and TOEFL 90–95 overall (internet based test).
  • Some courses may require a higher, or accept a lower result.  Students are advised to check the requirements of the specific course of interest.  

Scholarships and bursaries

  • Several departments at Strathclyde offer scholarships to international undergraduate students. 
  • More information on these can be found through the University’s scholarship search engine found at www.strath.ac.uk/search/scholarships.

International Student Breakdown

Further information for international undergraduate degree students

Contact

Chris Mackay
University of Strathclyde
International Office
50 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1QE
  • Tel: +44 (0) 141 548 2912
  • Email: international@strath.ac.uk
  • Web: www.strath.ac.uk/rio/

Why study at the University of Strathclyde?

  • The University of Strathclyde is a leading technological university. It is committed to the highest standards of teaching, research and knowledge exchange, and has a track record of making technologies and innovation applicable for the benefit of society and the environment. Business Strathclyde challenges traditional academic boundaries to solve global problems.
  • Through its strong links with industry and the delivery of practical, innovative and career driven courses, Strathclyde provides learning experiences that make students globally employable.
  • This has contributed to Strathclyde being named 2012 UK University of the Year by a leading education award. The prestigious title reflects Strathclyde’s status as a leading international technological university and reinforces its founding mission to be a 'place of useful learning'.

Overseas campus

  • Strathclyde SKIL Business School (SSBS) Delhi NCR in Greater Noida, India.  
  • The Strathclyde MBA is also offered at several international centres in Europe, the Gulf and South East Asia.

International organisations for international students

  • There are a number of student organisations which both come under the umbrella of clubs and societies within the Student Union or are independent.
  • Some national societies exist as Glasgow-wide organisations, taking in students from other institutions in Glasgow.
  • In addition a weekly international pub night is organised for international students to meet up informally off campus.

Advice for International Students

Advice

International Students in the UK

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