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Located in Glasgow, Scotland, the University of Glasgow is a public research institution. One of Scotland's four ancient universities, it was established by papal bull in 1451 making it the fourth oldest in the English-speaking world.
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Subject Ranking

1. Economics

  • US News
    192
  • QS
    129
  • Shanghai
    101-150
  • Times Higher Education
    176-200
  • Guardian
    22
Top Economics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Economics Universities in United Kingdom

2. Psychology

  • US News
    148
  • QS
    101-150
  • Shanghai
    151-200
  • Times Higher Education
    52
  • Guardian
    31
Top Psychology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Psychology Universities in United Kingdom

3. Medicine

  • US News
    55
  • QS
    48
  • Times Higher Education
    56
  • Guardian
    7
Top Medicine universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Medicine Universities in United Kingdom

4. Computer Sciences

  • US News
    209
  • QS
    142
  • Times Higher Education
    151-175
  • Guardian
    20
Top Computer Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Computer Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

5. Physics

  • US News
    52
  • QS
    112
  • Shanghai
    101-150
  • Guardian
    40
Top Physics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Physics Universities in United Kingdom

6. Geography

  • US News
    273
  • QS
    51-100
  • Shanghai
    11
  • Guardian
    8
Top Geography universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Geography Universities in United Kingdom

7. Chemistry

  • US News
    227
  • QS
    90
  • Shanghai
    201-300
  • Guardian
    25
Top Chemistry universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Chemistry Universities in United Kingdom

8. Law LLB

  • QS
    64
  • Shanghai
    101-150
  • Times Higher Education
    44
Top Law LLB universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Law LLB Universities in United Kingdom

9. Arts and Humanities

  • US News
    86
  • QS
    61
  • Times Higher Education
    56
Top Arts and Humanities universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Arts and Humanities Universities in United Kingdom

10. Environmental Sciences

  • US News
    143
  • QS
    151-200
  • Shanghai
    401-500
Top Environmental Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Environmental Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

11. Electrical Engineering

  • US News
    263
  • QS
    128
  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Electrical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Electrical Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

12. Art Design and Architecture

  • US News
    87
  • QS
    101-150
  • Times Higher Education
    86
Top Art Design and Architecture universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Art Design and Architecture Universities in United Kingdom

13. Education

  • QS
    65
  • Shanghai
    151-200
  • Times Higher Education
    101-125
Top Education universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Education Universities in United Kingdom

14. Sociology

  • QS
    101-150
  • Shanghai
    101-150
  • Guardian
    31
Top Sociology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Sociology Universities in United Kingdom

15. Veterinary Sciences

  • QS
    22
  • Shanghai
    76-100
  • Guardian
    2
Top Veterinary Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Veterinary Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

16. Pharmacy

  • QS
    68
  • Shanghai
    76-100
  • Guardian
    38
Top Pharmacy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Pharmacy Universities in United Kingdom

17. Nursing

  • QS
    51-100
  • Shanghai
    42
Top Nursing universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Nursing Universities in United Kingdom

18. Mechanical Engineering

  • QS
    138
  • Shanghai
    40
Top Mechanical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Mechanical Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

19. Mathematics

  • QS
    151-200
  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Mathematics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Mathematics Universities in United Kingdom

20. Chemistry

  • QS
    80
  • Shanghai
    401-500
Top Chemistry universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Chemistry Universities in United Kingdom

21. Life Sciences

  • QS
    44
  • Times Higher Education
    77
Top Life Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Life Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

22. Earth Sciences

  • QS
    151-200
  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Earth Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Earth Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

23. Business Administration

  • QS
    137
  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Business Administration universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Business Administration Universities in United Kingdom

24. Human Biological Sciences

  • QS
    54
  • Shanghai
    50
Top Human Biological Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Human Biological Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

25. Political Science

  • QS
    51-100
  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Political Science universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Political Science Universities in United Kingdom

26. Materials Science and Engineering

  • QS
    101-150
  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Materials Science and Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Materials Science and Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

27. Social Sciences

  • US News
    142
  • Times Higher Education
    91
Top Social Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

28. Social Science Management

  • QS
    95
  • Shanghai
    301-400
Top Social Science Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Science Management Universities in United Kingdom

29. Biological Specializations

  • QS
    51-100
  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Biological Specializations universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biological Specializations Universities in United Kingdom

30. Electronics Engineering

  • US News
    263
  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Electronics Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Electronics Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

31. Humanities

  • US News
    87
  • Times Higher Education
    86
Top Humanities universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Humanities Universities in United Kingdom

32. Business and Management

  • QS
    137
  • Times Higher Education
    176-200
Top Business and Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Business and Management Universities in United Kingdom

33. Legal Studies

  • QS
    51-100
  • Times Higher Education
    41
Top Legal Studies universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Legal Studies Universities in United Kingdom

34. Natural Sciences

  • QS
    150
  • Times Higher Education
    76
Top Natural Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Natural Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

35. Dentistry

  • Shanghai
    101-150
  • Guardian
    6
Top Dentistry universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Dentistry Universities in United Kingdom

36. Engineering Related Technology

  • QS
    163
  • Times Higher Education
    201-250
Top Engineering Related Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Engineering Related Technology Universities in United Kingdom

37. Engineering

  • US News
    313
  • Times Higher Education
    201-250
Top Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

38. Philosophy

  • QS
    51-100
Top Philosophy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Philosophy Universities in United Kingdom

39. Linguistics

  • QS
    151-200
Top Linguistics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Linguistics Universities in United Kingdom

40. Civil Engineering

  • QS
    101-150
Top Civil Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Civil Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

41. Architecture

  • QS
    101-150
Top Architecture universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Architecture Universities in United Kingdom

42. Transportation Science Technology

  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Transportation Science Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Transportation Science Technology Universities in United Kingdom

43. Telecommunication Engineering

  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Telecommunication Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Telecommunication Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

44. Finance

  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Finance universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Finance Universities in United Kingdom

45. Ecology

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Ecology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Ecology Universities in United Kingdom

46. Clinical Medicine

  • Shanghai
    47
Top Clinical Medicine universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Clinical Medicine Universities in United Kingdom

47. Biotechnology

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Biotechnology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biotechnology Universities in United Kingdom

48. Physical Sciences

  • Times Higher Education
    151-175
Top Physical Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Physical Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

49. History

  • QS
    49
Top History universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked History Universities in United Kingdom

50. English Language

  • QS
    34
Top English Language universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked English Language Universities in United Kingdom

51. Archaeology

  • QS
    37
Top Archaeology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Archaeology Universities in United Kingdom

52. International Development

  • QS
    101-120
Top International Development universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked International Development Universities in United Kingdom

53. Religion and Theology

  • QS
    51-100
Top Religion and Theology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Religion and Theology Universities in United Kingdom

54. Religious Studies and Theology

  • QS
    51-100
Top Religious Studies and Theology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Religious Studies and Theology Universities in United Kingdom

55. Womens Sports

  • QS
    51-100
Top Womens Sports universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Womens Sports Universities in United Kingdom

56. Mens Sports

  • QS
    51-100
Top Mens Sports universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Mens Sports Universities in United Kingdom

57. Econometrics

  • QS
    129
Top Econometrics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Econometrics Universities in United Kingdom

58. Marine Sciences

  • QS
    151-200
Top Marine Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Marine Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

59. Communication Sciences

  • QS
    51-100
Top Communication Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Communication Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

60. Business management

  • QS
    137
Top Business management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Business management Universities in United Kingdom

61. Statistics

  • QS
    101-150
Top Statistics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Statistics Universities in United Kingdom

62. Social Policy Administration

  • QS
    48
Top Social Policy Administration universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Policy Administration Universities in United Kingdom

63. Visual and Performing Arts

  • QS
    101-120
Top Visual and Performing Arts universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Visual and Performing Arts Universities in United Kingdom

64. Library Science

  • QS
    50
Top Library Science universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Library Science Universities in United Kingdom

65. Public Affairs and Law

  • QS
    56
Top Public Affairs and Law universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Affairs and Law Universities in United Kingdom

66. Geology

  • QS
    201-230
Top Geology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Geology Universities in United Kingdom

67. Education

  • QS
    43
Top Education universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Education Universities in United Kingdom

68. Anatomy

  • QS
    12
Top Anatomy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Anatomy Universities in United Kingdom

69. Accounting

  • QS
    61
Top Accounting universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Accounting Universities in United Kingdom

70. Cardiology

  • US News
    11
Top Cardiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Cardiology Universities in United Kingdom

71. Material Science and Engineering

  • US News
    528
Top Material Science and Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Material Science and Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

72. Astronomy and Space Sciences

  • US News
    214
Top Astronomy and Space Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Astronomy and Space Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

73. Surgery

  • US News
    105
Top Surgery universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Surgery Universities in United Kingdom

74. Oncology

  • US News
    75
Top Oncology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Oncology Universities in United Kingdom

75. Neuroscience

  • US News
    58
Top Neuroscience universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Neuroscience Universities in United Kingdom

76. Molecular Biology

  • US News
    104
Top Molecular Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Molecular Biology Universities in United Kingdom

77. Microbiology

  • US News
    51
Top Microbiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Microbiology Universities in United Kingdom

78. Immunology

  • US News
    116
Top Immunology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Immunology Universities in United Kingdom

79. Endocrinology

  • US News
    21
Top Endocrinology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Endocrinology Universities in United Kingdom

80. Cell and Molecular Biology

  • US News
    101
Top Cell and Molecular Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Cell and Molecular Biology Universities in United Kingdom

81. Biology

  • US News
    102
Top Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biology Universities in United Kingdom

82. Medical Technology

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Medical Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Medical Technology Universities in United Kingdom

83. Public Administration

  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Public Administration universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Administration Universities in United Kingdom

84. Social Science Communication

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Social Science Communication universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Science Communication Universities in United Kingdom

85. General Law

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top General Law universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked General Law Universities in United Kingdom

86. Public Health

  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Public Health universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Health Universities in United Kingdom

87. Agricultural Sciences

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Agricultural Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Agricultural Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

88. Energy and Power Engineering

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Energy and Power Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Energy and Power Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

89. Nano Technology

  • Shanghai
    301-400
Top Nano Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Nano Technology Universities in United Kingdom

90. Computer Engineering

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Computer Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Computer Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

91. Biomedical Engineering

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Biomedical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biomedical Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

92. Instruments Science and Technology

  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Instruments Science and Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Instruments Science and Technology Universities in United Kingdom

93. Media Studies and Mass Media

  • QS
    51-100
Top Media Studies and Mass Media universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Media Studies and Mass Media Universities in United Kingdom

94. Sports Management

  • QS
    51-100
Top Sports Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Sports Management Universities in United Kingdom

95. Aerospace Aeronautical

  • QS
    101-150
Top Aerospace Aeronautical universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Aerospace Aeronautical Universities in United Kingdom

96. Computer and Information Sciences

  • QS
    101-150
Top Computer and Information Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Computer and Information Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

97. Animal Sciences

  • US News
    139
Top Animal Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Animal Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

98. Plant and Crop Sciences

  • US News
    139
Top Plant and Crop Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Plant and Crop Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

99. Modern Languages

    Top Modern Languages universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Modern Languages Universities in United Kingdom

    University of Glasgow Application Statistics

    Students
    43000
    Undergraduates
    23425
    Postgraduate
    8195
    Faculty Strength
    2942
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14
    Acceptance Rate
    74 %
    Tuition Fees
    £ 22740
    Living Cost
    £ 9500
    Other Fees
    £ 700
    Avg. GPA
    3.5
    Avg. IB
    39
    Avg. Percentage
    80 %
    Avg. SAT
    1280
    Avg. ACT
    27
    Avg. IELTS
    7
    Avg. GMAT
    590

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