# University of Glasgow

> University of Glasgow guide: campus culture, colleges and housing, international fees from £22,080, living costs, and UCAS admissions for Glasgow.

University of Glasgow (Founded 1451, Glasgow, Scotland) ranks #78 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Scotland's second ancient university: 4-year degrees in a legendary student city.

## Campus culture

The fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world, set around a stunning neo-Gothic main building in Glasgow's West End. Scottish 4-year degrees with flexible early years. The city is famous for friendliness, music, and value; the university is strong in veterinary medicine, engineering, and humanities. A warm, unpretentious Russell Group option.

## Colleges and housing

No college system; first-years who make Glasgow their firm choice are normally guaranteed halls, including the popular Murano Street village. After year one, students rent in the West End (Hillhead, Partick) or Southside; Glasgow's rents are among the UK's lowest for a major city.

## Costs

International fees from about £22,080 a year, the lowest on this list; remember Scottish degrees run 4 years. Living costs £850 to £1,100 a month. Glasgow is the cheapest path to a Russell Group degree in this guide.

## Admissions

UCAS by the January deadline. Typical offers: AAA to ABB (Scottish Highers: AAAAA to AABB). Glasgow's Scottish tradition means flexible entry and broad first-year options. Personal statement and predicted grades carry the decision.

## Frequently asked questions
### What is Glasgow known for?

The fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world, set around a stunning neo-Gothic main building in Glasgow's West End. Scottish 4-year degrees with flexible early years. The city is famous for friendliness, music, and value; the university is strong in veterinary medicine, engineering, and humanities. A warm, unpretentious Russell Group option.

### How much does Glasgow cost for international students?

International fees from about £22,080 a year, the lowest on this list; remember Scottish degrees run 4 years. Living costs £850 to £1,100 a month. Glasgow is the cheapest path to a Russell Group degree in this guide.

### How do I apply to Glasgow?

UCAS by the January deadline. Typical offers: AAA to ABB (Scottish Highers: AAAAA to AABB). Glasgow's Scottish tradition means flexible entry and broad first-year options. Personal statement and predicted grades carry the decision.

### Is accommodation guaranteed at Glasgow?

No college system; first-years who make Glasgow their firm choice are normally guaranteed halls, including the popular Murano Street village. After year one, students rent in the West End (Hillhead, Partick) or Southside; Glasgow's rents are among the UK's lowest for a major city.

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