The University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Today, the univerisity is a broad-based, research intensive institution with a global reach. The university was founded in 1451 and is often ranked in the world's top 100 universities in tables compiled by various bodies.
The university's research-led approach is one of the reasons why a degree here is so prized, but its students also benefit from opportunities to study abroad, improve their employability, take part in work placements and explore a wide range of social activities. As a result, scholars from 120 countries around the world are attracted to Glasgow.
The University of Glasgow is divided into four Colleges; College of Arts, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, as well as College of Social Sciences. These colleges offer a huge range of academic and professional studies including ancient and modern languages, dentistry, engineering, history, law, literature, science, social science, theology, and veterinary medicine.