Welcome to Glasgow Caledonian University
Get ready to study at a university dedicated to your future success. From day one at GCU, you’ll be encouraged to explore your career and develop the skills you need for the workplace – whatever you choose to do.
- Top 200 young universities worldwide (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2018).
- 95% of graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduation (HESA Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education 2018).
- Top 10 UK destination (TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2018).
- 100% student satisfaction for support (INTO Annual Student Experience Survey 2018).
- 95% student satisfaction with learning and teaching resources (INTO Annual Student Experience Survey 2018).
Your course options
Our courses are designed to prepare you for studying in the UK. We offer the following pathways:
- International Foundation
- International Diploma
- Undergraduate Degree with International Year One
- Undergraduate Degree with International Year Two
- Graduate Diploma
- Postgraduate Degree with Graduate Diploma
- Pre-Master's
- English Language Courses
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Your INTO Centre
Most of your learning will take place in the welcoming INTO Centre in the heart of Glasgow Caledonian University's city centre campus. This vibrant space exists to help you study hard and have some fun between studies.
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Life In Glasgow
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is situated in the vibrant and friendly city of Glasgow in Scotland, UK, voted one of the top 10 best cities in the world (TimeOut 'The 48 Best Cities in the World' 2019).
Glasgow has a lively music scene, creative community, exciting restaurants and is a shopper's paradise. With a fantastic student scene, beautiful Victorian and art nouveau architecture and an exciting calendar of cultural events, there is so much for you to explore here.
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Dedicated support while you study
Worried about studying in the UK? There’s no need to be! Our dedicated teams are on-hand every step of the way. From helping you set up a bank account and renewing your visa, to support with your university applications, you name it – we can help!
How we'll support youYour accommodation
Make new friends and become part of a vibrant student community living in modern halls of residence close to GCU's campus. Ideally located in the city centre, you'll live and learn in style!
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