A public research university in Glasgow, founded in 1796 as the Andersonian Institute. Known for its strong links with industry and its focus on ‘useful learning’. A leading technological university.
Address: 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XQ, Scotland, United Kingdom
Engineering, Business, Pharmacy
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Extensive partnerships with industry (e.g., Rolls-Royce, GSK, SSE), government, and public sector. Home to Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC) and Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC).
Research:
World-leading research in engineering (electrical, mechanical, civil), business, pharmacy and biomedical sciences, advanced manufacturing, and energy. Strong focus on innovation and enterprise.
Famous Alumnis:
John Logie Baird, David Livingstone (attended Anderson’s Institution), Annabel Goldie, Henry Faulds
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
4500
Current students***:
23000
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
180000
Pros
Leading technological university, excellent industry links and graduate employability, strong research in engineering and business, located in Glasgow city centre.
Cons
Large student numbers, campus is integrated into the city rather than a distinct ‘green’ campus.
Best For
Students interested in engineering, technology, business, or pharmacy, with a strong emphasis on industry collaboration, innovation, and practical application.
- Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Biomedical Sensors, Engineering, Innovation, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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