The University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow dates from the middle of the fifteenth century, a time of critical change in Europe. Today, the University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s leading universities with an international reputation for its research and teaching and an important role in the cultural and commercial life of the country. With almost 16,000 undergraduate and 4,000 postgraduate students, Glasgow University is one of the country’s largest universities. Employing 5,700 staff, it is a major employer in the city and, with an annual turnover of £285M, it makes a substantial contribution to the local economy.