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Scotland

Scotland – the Nation

• 1 of 4 unique nations in the UK • Scotland’s population is 5 million • Scottish Government • Diverse and beautiful countryside • Hospitable and welcoming people• 4 major cities

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The Scottish Climate

• Moderate:• 24C maximum in summer• About 5C in winter• Sunshine and rain in all seasons• Snow is rare in the city• Long summer days

Main campus

The University Tower The main campus at night Biomedical Centre

Why study in Scotland?

• Over 500 years of higher education • Internationally recognised and accepted qualifications• Comparably low costs • Very high quality of teaching and research

Great facilities

Library

• Established 1475• One of Europe’s largest• Over two million items over 9

floors

Sport and Recreation facilities

• Two large sites, indoor and outdoor• Swimming pool• Fully-equipped gyms• 50+ classes per week• All-weather pitches• 3 tennis courts• Cricket oval

Student life

• Students’ Representative Council

• Two student unions– Glasgow University Union (GUU) – Queen Margaret Union (QM)

• Clubs and societies • GUSA – Sports Association• Student media• Student volunteering

Sports clubs

• Swimming• Skiing & snowboarding• Karate• Cheerleading• Hockey• Ultimate frisbee• Curling• Cricket• Golf• Windsurfing• Boxing• Rugby• and many more…

Clubs and Societies

Over 150 clubs and societies

• Cecilian Society• Photography Society• European Geography• Juggling Club• Student Theatre• GU Alchemists’ Society• Computing Society• Astronomy Society• GU Veterinary Medical

Association

Student accommodation

• 3,300 bed spaces in University owned/managed accommodation

• International students guaranteed a place for year of entry• Self-catered • Catered• Residence fees are inclusive of:

– heating and lighting– internet access– bedding– group insurance cover for possessions– laundry allowance– on-site warden– free access to SRC minibus campus to halls

(evenings during term time)

The City of Glasgow

• One of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe

• Population around 800,000

• Host of the 2014 Commonwealth Games

• A cultural city– free art galleries and museums– home to Scottish Opera, Orchestra, Ballet, Theatre– famous festivals: music, comedy, film, whisky, arts– excellent restaurants, bars and nightclubs– Lonely Planet named Glasgow as one of the world’s top 10

cities in 2008– UK City of Architecture 1999

• A commercial city– Historically known for shipbuilding and heavy engineering– today: media, creative arts, electronics, financial services,

education, bioscience, tourism

Study at Glasgow

• Dedicated world class teaching staff;

• Great Facilities (e.g. sports centre close to Engineering);

• Improve your English whilst you study;

• A strong, vibrant overseas community;Supermarkets and shopsMany overseas restaurants

University of Glasgow - summary

• One of the UK's most prestigious universities• International reputation for research and teaching• At or near the top of National and International Student Surveys• One of the top for transferable skills training• Flexibility and choice • Friendly and supportive• A great European city