Summary
The University of Strathclyde is a leading international university set in the vibrant heart of Glasgow, one of the UK's largest cities. Delivering academic excellence and world-class research for over 200 years, it offers students flexible and innovative learning in preparation for their careers. Responding to global challenges, Strathclyde works in partnership with leading academics and multinationals to produce useful learning and research for the technological age.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate65%Postgraduate35%
Study mode
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Full-time87%Part-time13%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK82%International17%EU1%
Student gender
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Male 48%Female 52%
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 2027
Overall ranking
39th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000677 68%39th
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Entry standards
/ Max 208197 95%6th
2 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.19 80%35th
16 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.29 82%30th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.65 65%30th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45921745 38%92nd
2 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2556698 27%74th
13 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.317.2103rd
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Continuation
/ Max 10090.9 91%68th
22 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10080.2 80%23rd
5 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10076.0 76%48th
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Subject League Tables 2027
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Architecture
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Forensic Science
- French
- General Engineering
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Italian
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Sports Science
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
Overall ranking
11th out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10090.8 91%11th
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Entry standards
/ Max 209207 99%2nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.15 79%67th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.26 82%19th
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.9 92%38th
8 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10081.0 81%15th
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With so many course combinations to choose from, you're bound to find the right one for you. The University of Strathclyde is proud of its high-quality teaching and facilities, find it on our league table to see where it ranks and how its strengths can help your university experience. The University of Strathclyde will help you develop valuable employability and life skills by offering courses that can be taken with a placement or internship, opportunities to broaden your experience by going overseas, and a wide variety of clubs and societies to join.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects that interest you in more depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
The university offers single occupancy rooms which include free Wi-Fi, contents insurance and utility bills, as well as Strathclyde Sport membership. The halls have shared kitchen and dining facilities, and 24-hour support. A number of adapted rooms are available for disabled students.