Glasgow Caledonian University

Established in 1993, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a public, non-profit higher education institution located in the vibrant urban centre of Glasgow, Scotland, a city with a population between 500,000 and 1,000,000. GCU also operates a branch campus in London. Officially recognised and chartered by the Privy Council, GCU is a large coeducational university with an enrolment range of 10,000 to 14,999 students, according to uniRank.

GCU offers a wide array of programmes leading to officially recognised qualifications, including pre-bachelor’s awards (certificates, diplomas, associate and foundation degrees), as well as bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees across numerous fields of study. The university maintains a selective admissions policy based on academic performance and prior qualifications.

International students are welcome to apply, and GCU provides a wide range of academic and non-academic resources, including a library, student accommodation, sports facilities, financial aid and scholarships, study abroad and exchange programmes, online learning options, and comprehensive administrative support.