QS World Ranking
#77
Acceptance Rate
54%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$25,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#39
Glasgow
Application Deadline
January 31
via UCAS
Student Body
Total Enrollment
36,000
students
International Students
32%
US Students
3%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Scotland's oldest research university in vibrant Glasgow — the UK's most music-obsessed city.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Apply via UCAS. Scotland's oldest university (1451). Glasgow is a vibrant, affordable city with great music scene.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to University of Glasgow
Acceptance Rate
54%
Moderately selective
Application System
UCAS
Deadline
January 31
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$25,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via UCAS by January 31
- SAT 1300+ or ACT 29+ recommended
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90+
- 4-year Scottish degree — US students enter Year 1
- UCAS personal statement required
- UCAT required for Medicine and Dentistry
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$25,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- January 31
- Application System
- UCAS
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 54%
- QS Best Student City (Glasgow)
- #39 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Glasgow International Scholarship
- ✓Scottish Excellence Scholarship
Cost of Living — Glasgow, Scotland
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,425
vs. avg US college student
25% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Glasgow is one of the UK's most affordable major cities and one of its most culturally vibrant. Great food, music, and art scene on a student budget.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at University of Glasgow as a US Student
University of Glasgow is located in Glasgow, United Kingdom and is ranked #77in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Medicine, Engineering, Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Law, and more. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$25,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 54%. Applications are submitted through UCAS with a deadline of January 31. Scholarships available include the Glasgow International Scholarship.