Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is an award-winning institution based in both London and Glasgow. It offers an innovative and creative education, contributing to society in a positive manner and striving to go beyond the traditional role of universities.

GCU’s for the Common Good commitment is at the forefront of its strategy, delivered by students and staff across a range of courses in various academic schools and departments. GCU also provides academic excellence with students encouraged to be creative and address real-world global challenges to transform lives.

Placed in the top 100 universities in the UK in the 2020 Times Higher Education rankings, GCU provides world-leading and internationally-recognised research, teaching and innovation.

Amongst its wide range of courses, GCU is known as a leader in nursing and midwifery, as well as having expertise in renewables, energy and construction. The university is also known as a high-quality provider in areas such as management, business, law and social science education.

The university’s Stunning city-centre campuses house more than 20,000 students and 1,500 staff, with the diverse population being made up of more than 100 nationalities. The friendly campus features modern facilities and an excellent learning environment, including a study centre and academic library named after founding donor, Sir Alex Ferguson. Numerous opportunities including internships and studying abroad are offered to students, helping create well-rounded students leading to 95 per cent of graduates finding work or further study within six months (HESA, 2018).

GCU is known to drive innovative social and economic impact, with studies finding it generates nearly GBP 1 billion worth of benefit each year.

1. Glasgow Caledonian is a vibrant, innovative and multi-award winning university working for the Common Good. GCU provides one of the best learning environments in the UK at our modern campus in the heart of Glasgow, voted friendliest city in the world.
2. GCU is a university with an impressive global network and a reputation for providing courses with a strong focus on employability, which are designed with input from industry so you can stand out in the employment market. Graduating from Glasgow Caledonian prepares you for a successful career with 93% of our graduates in employment or further study 15 months after graduating. (HESA, 2022)
3. One of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic universities with around 20,000 students from over 120 countries.
4. Glasgow and London campuses in central locations, close to shops, bars and transport links.
5. Award-winning international student support.
6. Professionally focused, credit-bearing summer school programmes with emphasis on skills development.
7. Friendly and supportive campus environment.
8. Educational excellence dating back through founding institutions to 1875.
9. An international community of staff and students.