History
GCU has campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London and was the first university in the UK to launch a campus in New York. Our campus in London is home to the prestigious British School of Fashion, supported by leading academics and honorary professors, some of whom lead global fashion brands.
Education
- The School of Engineering and Built Environment is one of the leading schools for programmes in building and surveying in the UK.
- The Glasgow School for Business and Society integrates the areas of business, law and social sciences to ensure that they are well placed to meet the needs of business and society.
- The School of Health and Life Sciences is committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer across the disciplines of health, nursing and social care, biological and biomedical sciences, psychology and vision sciences.
- GCU London focuses on a suite of professional postgraduate courses
Career
Combined with our platinum-award winning eco-friendly campus (Ecocampus, 2015) andwide range of accreditations and industry links, it is no surprise that we have a graduate employment rate of 97% (HESA, 2017). As the first Changemaker Campus in Scotland(Ashoka U, 2015), GCU is also a leader in widening access and is ranked 1st for bothresearch power and graduate completion rates in Scotland within modern universities(HESA, 2014).
Glasgow Caledonian University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #801 Ranking
- 64 Bachelors
- 72 Scholarships
- 593 Academic Staff
- 13,509 Students
- 2,432 Students (int'l)
- 7,700 Students (female)
- Private Institution Type
Glasgow Caledonian University Overview
Glasgow Caledonian University Scholarships
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Glasgow Caledonian University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 601 | 801 | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1001 | 1001 | 1001 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 104 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1147 | 1205 | 1309 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
A number of brand new, state of the art student social and study spaces in our George Moore building, which is also home to CAMPUS Life, our student support services
Housing services
In Glasgow, our on-campus student accommodation, Caledonian Court, is convenient for all amenities in the centre of the city. The accommodation:
- comprises self-catering flats for 660 students, each with six to eight bedrooms.
- provides wired broadband internet in all rooms.
- has rooms also equipped for students with special needs or disabilities.
- was awarded Gold in the Green Tourism Business Scheme, a national sustainable tourism certification scheme for the UK.
Library services
Saltire Centre – a multi award-winning, modern learning environment that is the hub of campus and home to the university library
ICT services
- 24-hour computer lab
- Industry-leading eMotion lab, fashion factory, HD TV and radio studios, Vision Centre – GCU’s state-of-the-art eye clinic,and Scotland’s first ever interprofessional simulation centre, for use by nursing students
- 2,135 computer workstations available across our library, study spaces and halls of residence
- The latest in virtual-learning environments
- Free Wi-Fi
Campus life
- The Glasgow campus has excellent travel links – 100 metres from Buchanan Bus Station and walking distance to Central and Queen Street rail stations. Close to Glasgow International Airport.
- GCU’s London campus is located in Spitalfields, with easy access to train, tube and bus services
Sports facilities
• The MUGA – GCU's outdoor activity area for sports including, tennis, football, volleyball and netball
Student clubs
As the University for the Common Good, GCU provides students with the confidence, knowledge and skills to contribute to solving global challenges, such as climate change, poverty, social injustice and health inequalities. Our students benefit from the strong working relationships we have established with thought leaders including Dr Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and founder of the Mary Robinson Foundation for Climate Justice. Our other honorary graduates include Kofi Annan, who served as the 7th Secretary- General of the United Nations, Lily Cole, actress and social entrepreneur, and Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, to name but a few.
Accreditation
Where possible, and relevant, our programmes are accredited and/or approved by industry bodies, including (but not limited to): HEA (Higher Education Academy); CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountannts; CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments); CMI (Chartered Management Institute); Chartered Banker Institute;
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Glasgow Caledonian University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 92 reviews
- 5 Star 46 Reviews
- 4 Star 37 Reviews
- 3 Star 7 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.5
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.5
- Student Diversity 4.6
- Quality of Student Life 4.4
- Career Development 4.5
It was a successful academic year
Get to know friends and building yourself academically
Futuristic
Future is bright and I know every thing is possible as long as I work toward it
Easy links Glasgow
good transport links, easy to make friends, low cost of living so its easy for students to budget, regular on-campus events make it easy to meet people from different courses, some classes run in conjunction with other Glasgow unis so its a great way to meet people
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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