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University of Glasgow is in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Tuition for international students: £28,275–£33,708 (≈ US$37,500–44,700) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels AAA, with A-level Mathematics at A; A-levels AAB, with A-level English or Humanities at A/B and A-level Mathematics at B; A-levels AAA, with A-level English at A*/A and LNAT. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90. Applying: intake: September. Scholarships: 3 from the university.

✓ 37 facts from 12 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify

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Quick summary

Cost per yeartuition £28,275 per year (≈ US$37,500) (varies by programme)
Money from the collegeMerit scholarships: international students can receive them.
No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet.
Chances of admissionA-levels: AAA, with A-level Mathematics at A. IB Diploma: 38 points (6,6,6 HL), with HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) at 6. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ Reference: A-level grades AAA (typical offer, Computing Science BSc (Hons)). English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90, PTE 59.
Application deadlinesEarliest: Oct 15 (UCAS early deadline) Last round: Late applications, Jun 30.
Where and how students liveGlasgow · 9 km from GLA airport
HousingFirst-year housing: Guaranteed
Working while studyingDegree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations.
After graduationGraduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). · 93.3% of graduates employed or studying (2023-24)

Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.

Financial aid & requirements for international students

Merit scholarshipsYes — international students can receive merit scholarships
Sources (1)
“Applicants holding offers will be automatically assessed for the scholarship based on academic merit.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
English proficiencyEnglish test required unless an exemption applies
  • TOEFL iBT (old 0–120 scale): 90 (Listening at least 19) (Reading at least 20) (Speaking at least 19) (Writing at least 21)
  • IELTS overall: 6.5 (no section below 6)
  • PTE Academic: 59 (no section below 59)
Sources (5)
“For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government , the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Alternatives to English Language qualification Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Tests taken up to 20 January 2026 90 Overall , no subtest lower than Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training) 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Pearsons PTE Academic 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Conditional admission / English pathwayYes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered
Sources (2)
“Our Pre-sessional courses are the best way to bring your English up to entry level for University study.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“direct entry to your University programme for successful students (no need to take IELTS)”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Degree programmes taught in EnglishNot yet determined — check the college site ↗

Scholarships for first-year students

STEM in Scotland Award

MeritEligibility not statedRenewableSeparate applicationDeadline May 31
£10,000 (≈ US$13,300) / year
  • Amount: £10,000 (≈ US$13,300) / year
  • Renewal: Renewable
  • How to apply: Separate scholarship application
  • Deadline: May 31
Sources (4)
“College of Science and Engineering is excited to offer this unique £40,000 stipend to support international students studying any of the eligible STEM programmes in Scotland.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“To be eligible you must: - Hold an offer to study an eligible, full-time programme commencing in September 2027 - Have International or EU fee status - Demonstrate excellent academic achievement before starting University:”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Successful applicants will receive £10,000 annual stipend, paid in instalments, for each progressive year of study (up to 4 years)”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“This Scholarship is now open. Click on the Apply button to register on the Scholarship Portal and then submit your application. This scholarship will close on 31st May 2027 at 11:45AM UK time.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

World Changers Global Excellence Scholarship

MeritEligibility not statedAutomatic consideration
£7,000–£10,000 (≈ US$9,300–13,300) / year
  • Amount: £7,000–£10,000 (≈ US$9,300–13,300) / year
  • Can be combined with other awards: No
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“The University of Glasgow offers a range of World Changers Global Excellence Scholarships available to new International and EU Undergraduate students for 2027 entry.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee discount of £7,000 per year of study for students attending the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Social Sciences. Students attending the College of Science and Engineering and the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences can be awarded a £10,000 tuition fee discount.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Applicants holding offers will be automatically assessed for the scholarship based on academic merit.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“University of Glasgow is committed to support as many self-funded students as possible which is why UofG discounts and scholarships cannot be combined with one another or any external sponsorship discounts (with the exception of Alumni Discount).”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

World Changers Glasgow Scholarship UG (EU)

OtherEligibility not stated
£5,000 (≈ US$6,600) / year
  • Amount: £5,000 (≈ US$6,600) / year
  • Can be combined with other awards: No
Sources (3)
“Our World Changers Glasgow Scholarship UG (EU) is a £5,000 tuition fee discount per year of study to new, incoming EU students to the University of Glasgow.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“All EU students are eligible for these scholarships, and you must hold EU fee status to receive the scholarship.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Please note that it is not possible to combine the above awards with one another, or with any other University of Glasgow Scholarship.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Programmes

Bachelor's programme
Computing Science BSc (Hons) · 4 years
Source (1)
“Computing Science BSc (Hons): G400 4 year degree”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Computing Science MSci · 5 years
Source (1)
“Computing Science MSci: G402 5 year degree”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Economics MA(SocSci) (Hons) · 4 years
Source (1)
“Economics MA(SocSci) (Hons): L150 4 year degree”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Scots Law LLB (Hons) · 4 years
Source (1)
“Scots Law LLB (Hons): M114 4 year degree”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualification
  • A-levels: AAA, with A-level Mathematics at A (Computing Science BSc (Hons)) ↗
  • A-levels: AAB, with A-level English or Humanities at A/B and A-level Mathematics at B (Economics MA(SocSci) (Hons)) ↗
  • A-levels: AAA, with A-level English at A*/A and LNAT (Scots Law LLB (Hons)) ↗
  • IB Diploma: 38 points (6,6,6 HL), with HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) at 6 (Computing Science BSc (Hons)) ↗
  • IB Diploma: 36 points (6,6,5 HL), with HL English or HL Humanities at 6 and HL Mathematics at 6 (Economics MA(SocSci) (Hons)) ↗
  • IB Diploma: 38 points (6,6,6 HL), with HL English at 6 and LNAT (Scots Law LLB (Hons)) ↗
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum)
Computing Science BSc (Hons): A-level grades AAA — typical offer (reference)
Source (2)
“A-levels: AAA”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Additional Requirement: A-level Mathematics at A”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Computing Science BSc (Hons): IB Diploma points 38 points (6,6,6 HL) — typical offer (reference)
Source (2)
“IB: 38 (6,6,6 HL)”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Additional Requirement: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) at 6”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Economics MA(SocSci) (Hons): A-level grades AAB — typical offer (reference)
Source (2)
“A-levels: AAB”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Additional Requirements: A-level English or Humanities at A/B and A-level Mathematics at B”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Economics MA(SocSci) (Hons): IB Diploma points 36 points (6,6,5 HL) — typical offer (reference)
Source (2)
“IB: 36 (6,6,5 HL)”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Additional Requirements: HL English or HL Humanities at 6 and HL Mathematics at 6”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Scots Law LLB (Hons): A-level grades AAA — typical offer (reference)
Source (2)
“A-levels: AAA”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Additional Requirements: A-level English at A*/A and LNAT”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Scots Law LLB (Hons): IB Diploma points 38 points (6,6,6 HL) — typical offer (reference)
Source (2)
“IB: 38 (6,6,6 HL)”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Additional Requirements: HL English at 6 and LNAT”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Intakes (start months) for first-year entry
September
Source (1)
“September start”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Application requirement
English proficiency test: Required (reference)
Source (1)
“For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government , the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Deadlines (September 2027 entry)

UCAS early deadline — ApplicationOct 15 (reference)
Source (1)
“15 October: if including Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or also applying to Oxford or Cambridge”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
UCAS equal-consideration deadline — ApplicationJan 14
Source (2)
“14 January: all other UK applicants (unless otherwise stated on the UCAS website)”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“14 January: Equal consideration date for most undergraduate courses. This is the deadline to submit all other applications besides those that adhere to the earlier 15 October deadline.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Late applications — ApplicationJun 30
Source (2)
“30 June: international students.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“30 June: Final day to submit a standard UCAS Application before Clearing begins.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.

Costs for international students

TuitionArts and Social Sciences programmes: £28,275 per year (≈ US$37,500) (2027–28 figure)
Science, Engineering, Nursing and College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences programmes: £33,708 per year (≈ US$44,700) (2027–28 figure)
Housing and mealsNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Living costs (college estimate)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Student health insuranceNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Health insurance rule for the student visaStudent visa applicants must pay the immigration healthcare surcharge as part of the visa application; the amount depends on visa length.
Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel)£1,171–£1,529 per month (≈ US$1,600–2,000) (reference)
Sources (5)
“The below table outlines expected tuition fee rates for 2027/28 for EU and international students.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Arts and Social Sciences programmes £28,275”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Science, Engineering, Nursing and College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences programmes £33,708”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. How much you pay depends on how long your visa lasts.”
www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“£1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London”
www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11

US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.

Where students live

First-year on-campus housing
Guaranteed
Source (2)
“As an Undergraduate, you are guaranteed an offer of accommodation if:”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Accommodation is guaranteed for all new international students who apply before 14 July.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Years of guaranteed campus housing
1
Source (1)
“You are not guaranteed a place within University accommodation after your first year.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Housing available during breaks
Yes
Source (2)
“Undergraduates and some postgraduates will sign an agreement for approximately 39 weeks (273 days), which covers both Christmas and Easter holidays.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Should you require accommodation over the summer break, this can be arranged subject to availability, but you may need to move to another room or residence.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Work and after graduation

Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government)
Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. government rule
Source (1)
“Full-time course at degree level or above Then the following work is permitted: - part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week) - full-time during vacations, including the period before the course starts”
www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa)
20 government rule
Source (1)
“- part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week)”
www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
Post-study work visa (name and length)
Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). government rule
Source (1)
“2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years.”
www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
Graduates employed or in further study (college survey)
93.3% (2023–24 figure)
Source (2)
“93.3% of students are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“This university-level data is from HESA Graduate Outcomes survey. It relates to graduates who completed their programme in 2023-24 and were surveyed 15 months after graduation.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Computing Science: 95% (2023–24 figure)
Source (2)
“95% of students are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“This subject-level data is from HESA Graduate Outcomes survey. It relates to graduates who completed their programme in 2023-24 and were surveyed 15 months after graduation.”
www.gla.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Location

City / stateGlasgow
Nearest major airportGlasgow Airport (GLA), about 9 km in a straight line
MapView on OpenStreetMap ↗

Location from Wikidata Q192775 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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