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Summary
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world since 1451, and its past achievements continue to inspire the university’s current world changers. The University of Glasgow is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, Universitas 21, and The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities. Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and has an unwavering dedication to culture and global citizenship.
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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate60%Postgraduate40%
Study mode
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Full-time85%Part-time15%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK62%International33%EU5%
Student gender
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Male 40%Female 60%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Overall ranking
31st out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000696 70%31st
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Entry standards
/ Max 215215 100%1st
2 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.99 75%119th
39 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.43 86%10th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.57 57%46th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 37572082 55%54th
12 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2164699 32%64th
20 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.713.729th
3 -
Continuation
/ Max 10092.9 93%32nd
13 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10081.1 81%27th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10074.4 74%76th
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Subject League Tables 2026
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- Archaeology
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Food Science
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- German
- History
- History of Art, Architecture & Design
- Iberian Languages
- Italian
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Russian & East European Languages
- Social Policy
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Theology & Religious Studies
- Veterinary Medicine
Overall ranking
9th out of 102
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10091.1 91%9th
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Entry standards
/ Max 233233 100%1st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.91 73%95th
13 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.39 85%9th
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Continuation
/ Max 10092.0 92%43rd
34 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10083.0 83%15th
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Study options
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Frequently asked questions
The University of Glasgow has been at the forefront of innovation for 575 years. With more than 30,000 students, the university is a melting pot of ideas and ingenuity. It is housed in one of the most stunning campuses in the UK and in a city that matches the university in dynamism and diversity. If you join the University of Glasgow, you’ll be part of a Russell Group university that's consistently ranked among the world's top unis and celebrated for its friendly community.
The University of Glasgow offers a wide variety of room types. These include twin shared, standard, en-suite, and studio, with round-the-clock support from site and campus staff. Contracts are for 39 or 51 weeks, and accommodation fees include utility bills and Wi-Fi.
If you study at the University of Glasgow, you’ll join a dynamic community of change-makers. With students from over 140 nations, the university encourages a global outlook and helps students to study or work abroad with its 180 partners around the world. Its Glasgow campus, situated at the heart of one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, is bursting with ideas, creativity and potential. Students have access to two unions, great sports facilities, and more than 350 clubs and societies.