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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University

Top reasons to study here

  • Royal Academician, singer-songwriter, highly-respected social activist and philanthropist, Dr Annie Lennox OBE was formally installed as Chancellor of GCU.
  • Positioned as the University for the Common Good, GCU has a distinct and defining mission to deliver social benefit at home and overseas through education.
  • Our welcoming community of 20,000 students from more than 100 countries enjoys a wide range of award-winning support services and state of the art facilities.

Bachelor's programmes

Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)

About

History

GCU has campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London and was the first university in the UK to launch a campus in New York. Our campus in London is home to the prestigious British School of Fashion, supported by leading academics and honorary professors, some of whom lead global fashion brands.

Education

  • The School of Engineering and Built Environment is one of the leading schools for programmes in building and surveying in the UK.
  • The Glasgow School for Business and Society integrates the areas of business, law and social sciences to ensure that they are well placed to meet the needs of business and society.
  • The School of Health and Life Sciences is committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer across the disciplines of health, nursing and social care, biological and biomedical sciences, psychology and vision sciences.
  • GCU London focuses on a suite of professional postgraduate courses

Career

Combined with our platinum-award winning eco-friendly campus (Ecocampus, 2015) andwide range of accreditations and industry links, it is no surprise that we have a graduate employment rate of 97% (HESA, 2017). As the first Changemaker Campus in Scotland(Ashoka U, 2015), GCU is also a leader in widening access and is ranked 1st for bothresearch power and graduate completion rates in Scotland within modern universities(HESA, 2014).

Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021

GSSA 2021

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University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
601
2023
601
2022
601
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
1001
2023
1001
2022
1001
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
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2023
1147 -20
2022
1127
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Services

Student services

A number of brand new, state of the art student social and study spaces in our George Moore building, which is also home to CAMPUS Life, our student support services

Housing services

In Glasgow, our on-campus student accommodation, Caledonian Court, is convenient for all amenities in the centre of the city. The accommodation:

  • comprises self-catering flats for 660 students, each with six to eight bedrooms.
  • provides wired broadband internet in all rooms.
  • has rooms also equipped for students with special needs or disabilities.
  • was awarded Gold in the Green Tourism Business Scheme, a national sustainable tourism certification scheme for the UK.

Library services

Saltire Centre – a multi award-winning, modern learning environment that is the hub of campus and home to the university library

ICT services

  • 24-hour computer lab
  • Industry-leading eMotion lab, fashion factory, HD TV and radio studios, Vision Centre – GCU’s state-of-the-art eye clinic,and Scotland’s first ever interprofessional simulation centre, for use by nursing students
  • 2,135 computer workstations available across our library, study spaces and halls of residence
  • The latest in virtual-learning environments
  • Free Wi-Fi

Student Life

Campus life

  • The Glasgow campus has excellent travel links – 100 metres from Buchanan Bus Station and walking distance to Central and Queen Street rail stations. Close to Glasgow International Airport.
  • GCU’s London campus is located in Spitalfields, with easy access to train, tube and bus services

Sports facilities

• The MUGA – GCU's outdoor activity area for sports including, tennis, football, volleyball and netball

Student clubs

As the University for the Common Good, GCU provides students with the confidence, knowledge and skills to contribute to solving global challenges, such as climate change, poverty, social injustice and health inequalities. Our students benefit from the strong working relationships we have established with thought leaders including Dr Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and founder of the Mary Robinson Foundation for Climate Justice. Our other honorary graduates include Kofi Annan, who served as the 7th Secretary- General of the United Nations, Lily Cole, actress and social entrepreneur, and Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, to name but a few.

Accreditation

Where possible, and relevant, our programmes are accredited and/or approved by industry bodies, including (but not limited to): HEA (Higher Education Academy); CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountannts; CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments); CMI (Chartered Management Institute); Chartered Banker Institute;

Glasgow Caledonian University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships for Glasgow Caledonian University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
New to GCU
Merit-based Need-based

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Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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BeArt-Presets
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
01 Dec 2023
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Simmons and Fletcher
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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1st Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2024
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based

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WEAR & I
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based

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Get-Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Jan 2024
Fighting Bullying With Technology
Merit-based

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1902 Software
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 Mar 2024
Rising Stars Scholarship
Merit-based

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Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Crowder Law Firm
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based

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Blossom Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Dec 2023
Collins Rupp, P.C. Moving Forward Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Collins Rupp, P.C.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTSing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2023
Clean And Recovery Scholarship Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Clean and Recovery
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
Merit-based

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Verified Scholarships
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
09 Jun 2024
VRL Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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VRL Tracking
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
High School Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Oct 2023
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based

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NextLevel Student Scholarship
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
New to GCU
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

BeArt-Presets
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
01 Dec 2023
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Simmons and Fletcher
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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1st Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2024
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

WEAR & I
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based

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Get-Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Jan 2024
Fighting Bullying With Technology
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

1902 Software
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 Mar 2024
Rising Stars Scholarship
Merit-based

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Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The Crowder Law Firm
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Blossom Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Dec 2023
Collins Rupp, P.C. Moving Forward Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Collins Rupp, P.C.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

IELTSing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2023
Clean And Recovery Scholarship Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Clean and Recovery
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Verified Scholarships
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
09 Jun 2024
VRL Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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VRL Tracking
Location not available

Student Reviews

Great, but I'm sure there's better
Kerr rated 4 out of 5 stars

My BA (Hons) Media and Communication course at GCU is a lot of fun, and I've made real friends through it. The course gives you access to industry-standard camera equipment and editing software. Plus, as a surprise bonus, with the modules and optional modules that I've done so far (I'm now going into year 4), I've only needed to do two exams, both of them...

The Right University for Me
Aderonke rated 5 out of 5 stars

Admission is easy. As long as one starts on time. You get your money's worth from the lectures and overall learning experience. The lecturers are always helpful, very receptive, and willing to go the extra mile. Learning support is amazing every step of the way. GCU is a culturally diverse school, so no one is left behind or feels alone. School life is great generally....

A good education but confusing communication
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

The standard of education I receive at Glasgow Caledonian University on the Multimedia Journalism course is to industry standard and is providing me with a well-rounded skill set. The lecturers on this course all have industry experience and are keen to share their knowledge with us. However, the communication between staff and students can sometimes be disappointing,...

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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