University Study in the United Kingdom: University of Glasgow —

Program Details

Program Eligibility

About University Study in the United Kingdom: University of Glasgow

Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, is a lively place to live and study. There is excellent shopping, nightlife, museums, parks and galleries. Glasgow is a friendly and welcoming multicultural city, recently voted "politest city in the UK."

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow consistently ranks as one of the UK's most highly-rated schools. The university is host to more than 20,000 students from over 100 countries and offers an exceptional breadth of academic choice across the physical and life sciences, social sciences and the humanities.

Housing & Meals

Live in single rooms with shared facilities in residence halls near campus.  Compare the various university halls at the University of Glasgow's Residential Services website. You are guaranteed a place in university accommodation as long as you apply as soon as possible after receiving notification of acceptance to study.

Excursions

The University of Glasgow offers vibrant campus life through student clubs and organizations. In addition, the International Society organizes a wide range of events over the course of the year, aiming to give international students a different view of Scottish life and tradition.

Learning Outcomes

Students studying at the University of Glasgow will:

• augment their cross-cultural understanding through interaction with British and international students and community members;
• gain appreciation of the academic culture of the UK and differences between the British and US educational systems through direct enrollment;
• gain awareness and appreciation of British culture through dorm-style placements with British students, as well as access to a wide range of student organizations and clubs;
• become more self-reliant through the experience of obtaining enrollment, housing, catering, and transportation independently;
• become more effective at navigating differences by spending four to ten months of full integration in a foreign academic, cultural, and political climate;
• and experience British and international perspectives on academic disciplines through direct enrollment at the British host university.

Faculty & Staff

Faculty and staff at the University of Glasgow are some of the best in the UK.  The university is a member of the Russell Group – an academic honor reserved for only the top British universities, and International Office staff assist students with all questions related to immigration, housing, academic registration, and campus life. 

Program Structure

Coursework

Classes

Handbook

Grade & Credit Conversion Scale

Minimum courseload is 60 credit units per semester, equivalent to 15 University of Minnesota credits.  Most classes at Glasgow carry 10, 15 or 20 credits, meaning a typical semester schedule includes between 3 and 6 classes per semester. 

Other academic information, as well as program dates, housing options, special classes, etc., can be found at Glasgow's main study abroad page. 

For summer courses, visit the University of Glasgow's International Summer School page. Apply through the LAC's Summer in Scotland program page. 

Major Advising Pages

Glasgow offers coursework that has been identified as a strong curricular match for the following majors and student populations:

Student Populations

• Honors
• Medicine, Public Health & Health Sciences
• Pre-Law

Majors

• Biological Sciences
• Business & Marketing Education
• College of Science & Engineering (all majors)
• Economics
• English
• Environmental Sciences, Policy & Management
• Geography
• Graphic Design
• History
• Journalism & Mass Communication
• Kinesiology
• Music
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Sociology
• Sociology – Law, Criminology & Deviance
• Speech, Lange & Hearing Sciences
• Statistical Practice / Science
• Technical Writing & Communication

Global Identity

Dates & Deadlines

Submit the online application and complete the assigned application checklist according to the appropriate deadline:

This posted application deadline is for the Learning Abroad Center Application only. The application deadline for the host university will fall a few weeks after the Learning Abroad Center deadline. 

*Applications after this deadline may be considered. Contact Eric Leinen to inquire.
**If the deadline falls on a weekend, submit your materials on the following business day.

Orientation Dates & Locations

Orientation will be conducted in two parts: an online orientation, which is mandatory for all students, and an in-person, program-specific session. You will receive more information about the online orientation via email. Failure to complete the online orientation will impact your ability to go abroad.

See below for tentative dates and times for your in-person session. You will be notified of the official date and time via email. Participants will receive applicable orientation materials via email approximately one week prior to the in-person session.

Fees for University Study in the United Kingdom: University of Glasgow

Spring 2021

Fall 2020

Academic Year 2020-2021

The Total Program Fee reflects the host university’s international tuition rate converted into US dollars, plus the Learning Abroad Center’s APAAC ($2050 one semester / $3100 for Academic Year) and required UofM international health insurance.

If you do not see a budget estimate for the term you intend to go abroad, the fee has not yet been finalized. We strive to post fees for this program at least 30 days prior to the application deadline. The Learning Abroad Center will delay the posting of some fees until enrollments, inflation and exchange rates are determined. Note the average increase in fees will be 3–10%. Program fees are based on estimates and may change depending on international economic factors.

Billing & Payments

Financial Aid & Scholarships

BUTEX offers scholarships specifically for students going to the UK.

Bridging Loan

Cancellation Policy

Prepare

Submit

Complete

After you submit your application, you will receive an email notification confirming that your application was received.  Submitted applications are assigned an application checklist, which will include the following items:

• University of Glasgow application (including an Official Transcript). 
• First Step

In addition to completing the Learning Abroad Center's Online application checklist, you must also submit an application and supporting materials directly to the University of Glasgow. Once your application has been reviewed and endorsed by the Learning Abroad Center, instructions for how to complete your application with the University of Glasgow will be sent to you. 

Glasgow posts a detailed guide to their online application system if you run into problems. 

Affiliate organizations and partner universities will not accept applications from UMTC students without the endorsement of the Learning Abroad Center.  Students must participate in affiliate organization and partner university programs through the standard Learning Abroad Center application process.