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Glasgow Caledonian University

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Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

Named UK Modern University of the Year for Graduate Jobs in the latest Daily Mail University Guide, and the top-ranked UK modern university in the Times and Sunday Times Guide 2026, we are a UK top 40 university according to these highly regarded guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked first in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table (2024).

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we are the top university in Scotland for students in employment and/or further study within 15 months of graduating at 92% - with 78% of graduates in highly skilled occupations (HESA 2025). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university. Our modern campuses support nearly 23,000 students from 119 countries.

Glasgow Caledonian's research is addressing many of today’s biggest global challenges. We are unsurpassed by any other Scottish modern university for the level of research (72%) considered to be world leading or internationally excellent, and our health research is surpassed only by King’s College London for outstanding impact (REF2021).

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

#601 - 800
THE World Ranking
23,000
international students from 119 countries

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Courses

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Featured Courses


Glasgow, Central Belt
4 years
Sep

A-Level
BCC
Fee / year
from GBP $15,700

Glasgow, Central Belt
4 years
Sep

A-Level
CCC
Fee / year
from GBP $15,700

Glasgow, Central Belt
4 years
Sep

A-Level
BCC
Fee / year
from GBP $15,700
International Management and Business Development MSc
International Management and Business Development

London, Greater London
1-1.33 year
Sep, Jan

Degree
2nd Lower
Fee / year
from GBP $16,700

Glasgow, Central Belt
1-1.33 year
Jan, Sep

Degree
2nd Lower
Fee / year
from GBP $16,700

Glasgow, Central Belt
1-1.33 year
Jan, Sep

Degree
2nd Lower
Fee / year
from GBP $16,700
International Commercial Law LLM
International Commercial Law

Glasgow, Central Belt
1 year
Sep, Jan

Degree
2nd Lower
Fee / year
from GBP $16,700

Glasgow, Central Belt
1-1.33 year
Sep, Jan

Degree
2nd Lower
Fee / year
from GBP $16,700

University Minimum Requirements

for undergraduate (Guide only)

A-Level
CCC
Estimated fee / year
GBP $15,700

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Campuses

Glasgow Caledonian University's main campus is Glasgow and has a total of 2 campuses.

Studying in Glasgow(Main)

Living cost with rent
GBP $1,100 - $1,400
Rent / month
GBP $640 - $1,000
Glasgow Caledonian University Main Campus
Glasgow Caledonian University Main Campus
  • Location : Cowcaddens Rd, Glasgow
  • Nearby : 7 minutes walk from the vibrant city centre
  • Getting here : Public transport via train (10 minutes walk from Glasgow Queen Street Station Station); via bus (10 minutes walk from Cowcaddens Station)
  • Faculties : Home to multiple faculties including Glasgow School for Business and Society
  • The records of the University date back to 1875 and the formation of the Glasgow School of Cookery. In 1878 the West End School of Cookery was established and in 1908 these two institutions merged to form The Glasgow and West of Scotland College of Domestic Science (GWSCDS). In 1975 this College became the Queen's College, Glasgow.

Scholarships

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Undergraduate

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Fee Waiver of GBP 2,500

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Requirements

  • Applicable to self-funded undergraduate international students only.
  • Available for on-campus study in Glasgow and London only.
  • Distance Learning or Part time and Research courses are not eligible for this discount.

Awards Details

  • Fee waiver of GBP 2,500 annually.
  • Up to GBP 10,000 for a 4 year programme or GBP 12,500 for a 5 year programme.

Upcoming Intakes

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2026 MayApply by

Postgraduate9 March
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Undergraduate17 July
Postgraduate17 July
*Intakes may vary by courses and will be closed once the programme is full.

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