Glasgow Caledonian University(GCU), Caledonian or Caley, is a public university in Glasgow, Scotland. The Queen's College, Glasgow, and Glasgow Polytechnic merged to become it in 1993.
In June 2017, the university's New York partner institution, formed in 2013, was granted authority to confer degrees in the state, the first higher education institution founded by a foreign university to obtain this status.
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a multi-award-winning university with campuses in both London and Glasgow. It provides innovative and creative education while constructively contributing to society and strives to go beyond universities' conventional duty.
GCU's for the Common Good commitment is at the forefront of its strategy, delivered by students and staff across various courses in various academic schools and departments. GCU also provides academic excellence, encouraging students to be creative and address real-world global challenges to transform lives.
Placed in the top 100 universities in the UK in the 2020 Times Higher Education rankings, GCU provides world-leading and internationally-recognised research, teaching and innovation.
Amongst its wide range of courses, GCU is known as a leader in nursing and midwifery and has expertise in renewables, energy and construction. The university is also a high-quality management, business, law and social science education provider.
The university's stunning city-centre campuses contain over 20,000 students and 1,500 employees and a varied population of over 100 nationalities. The welcoming campus offers cutting-edge amenities and an outstanding learning environment, including a study centre and academic library dedicated to founding donor Sir Alex Ferguson.
Numerous possibilities, including internships and studying abroad, are available to students, resulting in well-rounded pupils, with 95% of graduates finding jobs or furthering their education within six months.
Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are available at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Furthermore, the University provides part-time and remote learning courses. More than 100 courses are available at the University, including economics and law, fashion, marketing, tourism, events, finance, accounting, management, human resources, media and journalism, social science, applied science, engineering, and computing.
These programs are available through three academic schools: the School of Computing, Engineering, and Built Environment, the Glasgow School of Business and Society, and the School of Health and Life Sciences.
GCU is well-known for its creative social and economic effects, with studies revealing that it creates approximately GBP 1 billion in benefits each year.
University Ranking
Glasgow Caledonian University is one of the UK's finest public institutions. Times Higher Education(THE) University Rankings for 2023 are at 601-800.
University highlights
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University Type |
Public |
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Established Year |
1993 |
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No of Students |
17540 |
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Number of Courses |
188 |
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Tuition Fees for International Students Yearly |
14500 GBP |
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Intakes |
September, January, and May. |
Main intakes
The main intakes are in September, January, and May.
Scholarship
Scholarships offered for Undergraduate Programmes
Retail right Undergraduate Scholarship:
Value: GDP 1,250.
Oh, Polly Scholarship for BAME Fashion students:
Value: GDP 2,500.
Undergraduate Computer Games Scholarship:
Value: GDP 3,500
Scholarships offered for Postgraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship:
Value: GDP 15,000
Postgraduate Scholarships for MSc International Fashion Marketing:
Value: GDP 7,500
No of scholarship 5
Finance and Risk Scholarship:
Value: GDP 2,500
British School of Fashion Scholarship:
Value: GDP 5,000
Doctoral Scholarship Health and Life Science:
Value: Full scholarship
Application Process/ documents needed for admission
Academic Documents (For Bachelor)
- SLC Mark sheet
- School Leaving Certificate
- SLC Character Certificate
- Transcript of 12th grade
- Individual Mark sheet of 12th grade
- Character Certificate of 12th grade
- Provisional Certificate of 12th grade
- Migration Certificate of 12th grade
Academic Documents (For Masters)
- Transcript of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
- Individual Mark sheets of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
- Character Certificate of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
- Provisional Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade
- Migration Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade
IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scores
Passport
Experience letter
Statement of Purpose
Application Fees
Proof of Scholarships - If any
Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
College Recommendation (if a current student)
Language Requirement
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Test |
Minimum Score requirement |
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Internet-based TOEFL |
78 |
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IELTS |
6 |
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Pearson PTE Academic |
54 |
FAQ
Q. Can I work as a student in the UK?
Yes, international students in the United Kingdom can work part-time (20 hours per week, seven days a week) throughout the academic year.
Q. Does Glasgow Caledonian University offer financial aid to International Students?
Yes, Glasgow Caledonian University offers scholarships to international students. You can find details about scholarships in our scholarship section.
Q. What are the different intakes at Glasgow Caledonian University?
Generally, September, January, and May are the time when intakes occur.
Q. Are UK credentials recognised internationally?
Yes, degrees from UK universities are recognised globally and are known for their educational excellence.
Q. How much will it cost to live in the United Kingdom?
The cost of living in the UK will vary depending on where you choose to study. These will cover necessities such as shelter, food, and transportation. You should also budget for adequate money to spend on the vibrant university and college social scene, and any trip plans you may have.
To qualify for a student visa, the UKVI estimates that you will require GBP 1020 per month if you reside in London and GBP 820 per month if you live elsewhere. This amount does not include course costs.
