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2010 QICF University of Glasgow

2010 QICF University of Glasgow. University of Glasgow. Building excellence since 1451. Scotland- the nation. 1 of 4 unique nations in the UK Scotland’s population is 6 million Scottish Government Diverse and beautiful countryside 4 major cities Hospitable and welcoming people.

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2010 QICF University of Glasgow

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  1. 2010 QICF University of Glasgow

  2. University of Glasgow Building excellence since 1451

  3. Scotland- the nation • 1 of 4 unique nations in the UK • Scotland’s population is 6 million • Scottish Government • Diverse and beautiful countryside • 4 major cities • Hospitable and welcoming people

  4. The ‘ancient’ universities

  5. Why Glasgow? • Cultural City – galleries & museums, Scottish Opera, Orchestra, Ballet, Theatre, international festivals • Stunning architecture & vast array of public parks • Gourmet Glasgow – excellent restaurants & bars • Famous for live music – huge range of venues & acts • Best Shopping outside London • International sporting events, famous for football, Host City - Commonwealth Games 2014

  6. Building excellence since 1451 • Over 500 years of higher education • Internationally recognised and accepted qualifications • Comparably low costs • Very high quality of teaching and research • Home to famous Scholars: Adam Smith, James Watt, Lord Kelvin, John Logie Baird

  7. Building excellence since 1451 1894 – Marion Gilchrist and Lily Cumming become Scotland’s first female medical graduates 1737 - Adam Smith enters The University aged 14 1881 – Lord Kelvin creates the first house powered by electricity 1949 – Glasgow graduate John Boyd Orr awarded Nobel Peace Prize 1981 - William Boyd wins the Whitbread First Novel award for A Good Man in Africa 2007 Gerald Butler wins Best fight scene at the MTV movie awards for 300 1957 – Glasgow becomes the first University inScotland to have a computer 2007 - Glasgow University opens the James Watt Nanofabrication centre 2010 - Become part of the Glasgow University Timeline

  8. Undergraduate flexible modular system • Entry: MA Politics Year One Politics 1 History 1 Management 1 Year Two Politics 1 Italian 1 Management 2 Options Politics Single Honours Degree Politics and Management Joint Degree Management Degree Year Three Politics Year Four Politics

  9. Glasgow International College • Glasgow International College offers a pathway for International students to enter University degree programmes • Pre-Sessional English available for IELTS 4.0 or above • Successful GIC Foundation Certificate students progress to Year 2 of a Bachelors degree • Pre-masters courses available • Student’s have full use of the University’s facilities as college is located on University campus: - A choice of several halls of residence - Computer labs - Library - Two student unions and 150 clubs and societies - Heated swimming pool, tennis courts, and 60+ exercise classes per week

  10. 88%of allresearch is world-recognised #78World Ranking 92% - Student Satisfaction 900degree programmes £300 millioninvestment 2001-2010 6Nobel Prize Winners 16%overseas students From over 120 countries 3400Researchers 6000 Academic & support staff 2.5 millionBooks on 12 floors 20,000 – Students 15,500 – UG 4,900 - PG 150 Student Clubs & Societies 2 Student Unions Why the University of Glasgow?

  11. Research profile 88%of allresearch is world-recognised #78World Ranking • Founding member of Universitas 21 • Member of the Russell Group (UK Ivy League • RAE 2008: 88% of all research internationally recognised • RAE 2008: top in Scotland for 20 subjects • 3400 researchers across 9 faculties • Annual research contract income in top 10 of UK universities • New research grants and contracts worth over £100 million a year 92% - Student Satisfaction 900degree programmes £300 millioninvestment 2001-2010 6Nobel Prize Winners 16%overseas students From over 120 countries 3400Researchers 6000 Academic & support staff 2.5 millionBooks on 12 floors 20,000 – Students 15,500 – UG 4,900 - PG 150 Student Clubs & Societies 2 Student Unions

  12. The student experience • National Student Survey • 90% student satisfaction • International Student Barometer • 86% of international students would recommend the university

  13. Excellent sporting facilities • 25m swimming pool • Fully-equipped gyms • 50+ classes per week • All-weather pitches • 3 tennis courts • Cricket oval • Sports clubs • Skiing & snowboarding • Karate, Hockey, Curling • Cricket, Windsurfing, Boxing • Rugby, Football and many more…

  14. Accommodation International Students guaranteed accommodation for year of entry • Residence fees are inclusive of: • Heating and lighting • Internet access • Bedding • Group insurance cover for possessions • laundry allowance • on-site wardening • free access to SRC minibus campus to halls (evenings during term time)

  15. Work opportunities in Scotland • The Post Study Work Scheme • Live and work anywhere in the UK for two years after graduation: • International Student Advisers available to assist with applications • Careers Service • International Careers Advisor – unique in Scotland • Careers Fairs • One to one help with all aspects of career planning and job hunting

  16. Student support • International Student Advisers • Adviser of Studies • Fraser Building • Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Advice Centre • Student Counselling & Advisory Service • Health Service • Student Disability Service • Student Financial Aid Section • Careers Service

  17. Any questions?

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