The University of Glasgow has a plethora of outstanding features, in a variety of areas. From academic prowess and achievements to sporting dominance - not forgetting the insane nightlife that goes with it! There's something for everyone. And not just something to get involved in, something to be proud of!
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| Cairncross House | #2 |
| Queen Margaret Residences | #3 |
| Firhill Court | #4 |
| Wolfson Hall | #5 |
| Murano Street Student Village | #6 |
| Winton Drive | #7 |
| Kelvinhaugh Street | #8 |
| West Village, Glasgow | #9 |
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The University of Glasgow has a plethora of outstanding features, in a variety of areas. From academic prowess and achievements to sporting dominance - not forgetting the insane nightlife that goes with it! There's something for everyone. And not just something to get involved in, something to be proud of!
On 5th July 15
Studying at University of Glasgow
The fourth oldest University in the United Kingdom, the University of Glasgow is located on the west end of Glasgow city on Gilmorehill. Glasgow University is the only university in Scotland to offer Law, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry departments as well as other departments such as Theology, Sciences, Engineering and Literature. Due to its age, the university has seen many well-known faces walk through its doors, from Albert Einstein lecturing on the theory of relativity, to John Logie Bird, the forerunner for television and great writer, James Herriot.
The University has been ranked in the top 10 for teaching quality and 55th in the World University Rankings. 40% of the students come from Scotland itself, with 39% coming from the rest of the UK and 16% from oversees, particularly from Asia more recently. Glasgow University is also one of the leading research universities with grants of more than £128 million, helping to keep teaching up to date and top quality. In 2011 the ‘International Student Barometer’ ranked Glasgow University as first for student satisfaction.
Facilities at the university include a library holding over 2.5million books and journals; sports facilities including a heated swimming pool, muscle conditioning and cardiovascular suites, indoor courts, rugby and football pitches and the cricket oval, all designed for any ability; and the Huntarian Museum which holds rare and important objects and is open throughout the week. Accommodation can be found on the University campus all within close walking distance from the university, with a mixture of catered and self-catered facilities.
The city offers a multitude of shops including boutiques and is known for being the 2nd largest shopping city centre in the UK. It also offers over 700 bars and club as well as museums and galleries for day and night entertainment. There are also local festivals to watch and take part in throughout the year which add to the vibrant city, including an outdoor Shakespeare festival and the popular West End festival. ‘The Stand’ hosts comedy nights seven days a week and for keen film goers there are plenty of places to choose from to watch the latest in cinematography. Glasgow is known for its input into the Arts world and regularly hosts orchestras, choirs, bands and composers to perform around the city. For a break from University life, there are also over 80 parks in and around the city and the coastline is only twenty five minutes away.
117 University of Glasgow Reviews
The University of Glasgow has a plethora of outstanding features, in a variety of areas. From academic prowess and achievements to sporting dominance - not forgetting the insane nightlife that goes with it! There's something for everyone. And not just something to get involved in, something to be proud of!
Excellent university with great facilities and an unbeatable reputation. I value in particular the learning atmosphere around the campus, the university's very dedicated academic staff and its extensively well equipped library; the UofG is a perfect place for studying and research!
Glasgow uni is the best decision I ever made. I study languages and love my course! The city is the best place to be as a student and the university is so beautiful - it's so nice to study in such a lovely building. Come to Glasgow - I can guarantee you won't regret it!
Wonderful experience, no negative things to say at all.
Surpassed all my expecatations, made my first year a stress free, fun, enjoyable experience. Really amazing university, already strongly passionate about it, would recommend it to anyone! Great for meeting a huge range of people, discovering new things and, at risk of sounding very cliche, really helping you grow as a person.
It's great to study at such an old university! Feels like I'm actually in Hogwarts!
Can't complain, it's pretty standard
Library is the worst place on earth
Glasgow is number 1 in scotland
So many cool societies, tailored to every interest!
No complaints, offer everything I can think of
Overall good university- however could benefit form more seating areas
Absolutely beautiful university, great campus and great location, can't fault the university itself at all
Glasgow University is like studying at Hogwarts without the witchcraft and wizardry. It is a beautiful campus with lots of useful facilities surrounding it. The library is huge, and there are always staff around to help. There are many opportunities to join clubs and societies, the only criticism I would have of this is the funding for the clubs is not the best. There are two unions to choose from, GU is definitely the best if you can get past the smell of stale beer. Overall a great place to study!
All services provided at the university are excellent in almost every way. However the university accommodation options provided are far away from the university. An on-site car park would also be really beneficial.
Best uni hands down
It's all pretty good at Glasgow really
Beautiful campus, tons of societies and amazing Student Unions!
Have really enjoyed my first term at University of Glasgow :)
Wonderful university, great quality of courses and great lecturers and tutors.
i loveee my uni
All round a great university
Met so many awesome people, although there have been problems with wifi conNecton in my halls
I've had a great first year so far and met many great people. The uni is fantastic with great lectures/lecturers and there's always plenty to do with two unions and Glasgow city centre only 20 minutes away
The university of Glasgow suits me perfectly
Really friendly and lively, always someone to talk to! All facilities needed are available, there's nothing needed that we don't seem to have! Main buildings are beautiful with great views especially in summer. Also high level of teaching and staff.
It's a great university with great facilities and fantastic teaching. I love the tea there too. ten out of ten.
It is billiant and I wouldn't change for the world
Very good education, great nightlife to go with it and great night at the unions
Great facilities on campus with lots of events on and clubs to join. Wi-fi is a bit temperamental at times but this is not a massive issue. A great benefit is the computer labs open 24 hours for computing students which is of great benefit to computing students.
Great university, staff all very supportive and Great facilities.
Great university, really moving with the times!
Feels like they actually care about the students.
convinent wifi connection all over the campus, full of historical landmarks and academic atmosphere,professional teachers,lots of career opportunities
Excellent Uni! Massive range of clubs and societies, most of which are well organised and run. 2 student unions so better choice on nights out. Great prospects on graduating
eduroam doesnt even work what a f*cking joke
Excellent university, friendly and helpful teachers/staff/Freshers' helpers
It has amazing student unions full of events where you can go and have a great time! There is also many many societies which you can check out and join.
The campus is big but easy to find places. The buildings are nice and lecture theatres I have been in are clean and a good temperature with students being respectful with regards to noise during classes
Only at the start of uni but feel very welcomed
The University of Glasgow provides a good experience for almost everyone, giving you the chance to study in a social and sporty environment.
Love it tbh
Beautiful and well organised campus. Staff (acerbic and others) are on the whole helpful, and the degree content is second to none.
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I love my uni, from the building to the lecturers it's by far the best experience of my life so far!
Amazing place full of opportunities. Unions are top class.
I enjoy being at Glasgow uni. It's a fun place to be while also providing great classes. It does a lot to provide employment opportunities and diverse studies
Beautiful university campus with great wifi.
Amazing atmosphere and can sense the history on campus every time you visit. Loving university of Glasgow life after completing my first year.
Great university, would recommend
What could be bad about a university that looks like Hogwarts? Both student unions are great and give you variety. Best uni in UK!!
Loved every minute of it
Amazingly awesome
Amazing experience, facilities and time!
Awesome university, love it
Great university, Great facilities Wifi in all areas
I love my university ❤️
It's good for reputation but the eating facilities are rubbish . The canteen food is horrible . It is great academically
The university is beautiful and academically it is second to none.
The university of Glasgow is as a whole a fantastic university to be part of. The campus is amazing with unique buildings which make it a pleasure to go to lectures. The societies and clubs are great as there is an amazing,large selection to choose from and allows for a wider university experience!! I can't wait to start year 2!!!
Amazing University that looks like Hogwarts.
They won't let you fail, they really care about their students. I've lived my time here so far.
Really loved my experience! A shame about the main union closing, but it is for a refurb I suppose!
Great university with a spectacular atmosphere. World leader for several research fields and exciting opportunities await.
Great campus. Spent most of it in Gilmorehill and Boyd Orr. Love the library and Fraser building - food offered is great. Great societies - STaG in particular.
A fantastic and warm environment welcomes any student that is willing to partake in events and social gatherings. For students who are a bit more secluded, the university offers many clubs and societies that anyone will fit into and make friends for life. I know that I have made 4 fantastic friends that I will hopefully keep all my life.
Not always the facilities for the vast number of students - despite the library being enormous it is often jam packed. Any hope of studying in there during exam season is lost. Campus wifi is eduroam so is bad as a standard. Option of two large students unions is excellent, you can find any sort of environment you want. Prices are a bit on the high side for a union but still not as bad as in normal pubs.
beaut campus, love the course and so much stuff to get involved in!
The university of Glasgow is absolutely amazing! The city as a whole is fantastic and the university stands out amongst it, it also has extremely helpful staff and facilities and the option of a truly flexible degree.
The University of Glasgow is a vibrant, student orientated university in the west end of Glasgow. The setting of the uni is as beautiful as the buildings on campus. The only uni I have ever wanted to go to!!
It's a great university and if you make the effort you'll find really good societies and became very close to the people you meet. The Queen Margaret Union is really cool and a nice place to hang out, and to go to on Friday nights. The music is more varied than in the other union.