- Glasgow, Scotland
The city of Glasgow has risen from its gritty and industrial past to
become one of Europe's emerging cities of culture with magnificent art
collections from the classical to the contemporary, and a lively
theater and music scene. Glasgow now houses trendy boutiques, a
buzzing club scene, an endless variety of ethnic restaurants and
distinctive neighborhoods. With street markets, fringe theaters,
cafes, film festivals and performance art and music everywhere you
look.
The university is the second oldest in Scotland, with close to 17,000
students. Glasgow enjoys one of the largest biology departments in the
UK, has superb offerings in Scottish Literature and Scottish Studies
and excels in Medieval History. Courses in Theater, Film and
Television, Theology, Physics and Engineering are very popular with
students as well as the diverse offerings in law.
Area(s) of Study
- Accounting
- Computer Science
- History
- Natural Sciences
- Aerospace Engineering
- Curriculum And Instruction
- Humanities
- Philosophy
- Anthropology
- English
- Information Studies
- Physics
- Art History
- European Studies
- Italian
- Psychology
- Biochemistry
- Finance
- Latin
- Radio-Television-Film
- Biology
- Fine Arts
- Law
- Religious Studies
- Chemistry
- French
- Liberal Arts
- Social Science
- Civil Engineering
- General Engineering
- Management
- Sociology
- Classical Civilization
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Spanish
- Communication
- German
- Mechanical Engineering
- Statistics
- Communication Studies
- Government
- Molecular Biology
- Theatre And Dance
- Comparative Literature
- Greek
- Music
- Undergraduate Studies
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Academic Information
Students usually take 3 courses in one semester and receive 15 credit hours at UT. Quite comprehensive course offerings in Arts, Social Science, Life Science, Science and Engineering. DO NOT have PR or ADV classes, but have RTF. Strong English lit and language but no creative writing.
Faculty
**ATTENTION** - The University of Glasgow has limited housing available for exchange students on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you do not receive the accommodations, you must find accommodations in Glasgow. The University of Glasgow holds the right to refuse admission if you cannot provide proof of a rental agreement.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- 3.0 GPA with some flexibility
- Advanced understanding of content area
- In good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
10-15 min walk from campus are university apartments, if accepted to university accommodation. Students will live with exchange and international students. Wolfson hall is a further away option. Between $2,500-$3,100/semester. Spring a little more expensive due to semester length.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Budgets below are samples, but include everything students need to plan for except funds for extensive entertainment or personal travel. Students pay a $75 application fee and $500 exchange fee in addition to regular UT tuition. Financial aid and scholarships can be used.
Dates:
- Program: January 8, 2024 to May 24, 2024
- Instructional: January 8, 2024 to May 17, 2024
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2023
- Program: September 16, 2024 to December 20, 2024
- Instructional: September 23, 2024 to December 20, 2024
- Final Deadline: March 3, 2024
Application Code
090112
Program Coordinator
Phoebe Scott
Additional Resources
Program Website
Video
Brochure
Facebook
Peer Evaluations
Make an Appointment
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos: Explore: Education Abroad 101. Attend a live EA Q&A to ask questions. 2) View the Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! PC: Phoebe Scott. Find advising videos, Q&A events at https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising