Science and Engineering
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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
Café culture
Castles
Glasgow
Countryside
The Scottish Climate
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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?
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Over 500 years of higher education
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Internationally recognised and accepted qualifications
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Comparably low costs
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Very high quality of teaching and research
Great facilities
Library
Sport and Recreation facilities
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Established 1475
One of Europe’s largest
Over two million items over 9
floors
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)
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Clubs and societies
GUSA – Sports Association
Student media
Student volunteering
Sports clubs
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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
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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
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One of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe
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Population around 800,000
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Host of the 2014 Commonwealth Games
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A cultural city
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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
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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 shops
Many overseas restaurants
University of Glasgow - summary
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One of the UK's most prestigious universities
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International reputation for research and teaching
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At or near the top of National and International Student Surveys
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One of the top for transferable skills training
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Flexibility and choice
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Friendly and supportive
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A great European city