University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a public technological university in Glasgow, Scotland. It was founded in 1796 through the bequest of John Anderson, who envisaged a place of useful learning, and received its Royal Charter as a university in 1964. The idea of useful learning, with teaching closely linked to industry and practical application, remains central to its identity.

The university occupies a compact city centre campus in Glasgow, within walking distance of the main railway stations and the city's cultural and commercial districts. It has almost 30,000 students from more than 140 countries.

Strathclyde is organised into faculties of engineering, science, humanities and social sciences, and Strathclyde Business School. It is particularly well known for engineering and technology, business and management, and industry partnership, supported by facilities such as the Technology and Innovation Centre. Almost 90 percent of its research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. The university has twice been named University of the Year by Times Higher Education and is also recognised for entrepreneurship and sustainability.

Information for International Students

The University of Strathclyde has a large international community, with students from more than 140 countries. The university provides guidance on Student visas and immigration, and continues to support international students during their studies with advice on visa extensions, working in the UK and the cost of living. A network of approved advisers and agents supports applicants in many countries.

The typical English language requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 5.5, for most programmes, while programmes in the Faculty of Science typically require IELTS 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5. The university's English Language Teaching unit offers pre-sessional academic English and study skills courses for students who need to improve their English before starting an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

Pathway programmes are delivered by the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre, operated by Study Group on the Glasgow campus. It offers undergraduate foundation programmes in business and social sciences or engineering and sciences, an International Year Two leading into later years of Scottish degrees, and pre-masters programmes. Eligible graduates can apply for the Graduate Route visa.