As one of Europe’s most exciting and
friendly cities, it’s no surprise that
Glasgow is home to the largest student
population in Scotland.
Situated in the central belt of Scotland
on the River Clyde, Glasgow
• is Scotland’s largest city, with a
population of 600,000
• has more parks than any other city
in Europe
• is part of Unesco’s Creative Cities
Network having been awarded the
title ‘City of Music’
• is host of the 2014 Commonwealth
Games
• has excellent national transport
links and an international airport 20
minutes from the city centre.
More than 45,000 students choose
Glasgow as the city they want to
study in. Glaswegians’ reputation for
friendliness means that wherever you
come from, you’ll soon treat the city as
your second home.
The city offers
• a range of shops second only to
London in their diversity and quality
• a legendary live music scene
• 14 museums displaying some
of Europe’s richest collections,
often for free
• a network of 27 sports centres,
as well as three international
football stadia
• an inspiring collection of artists
and galleries, including major
collections by the city’s most
famous architect, Charles Rennie
Mackintosh
• around 700 pubs, bars and
nightclubs
• churches, mosques, temples and
synagogues within easy reach
• 15 theatres and concert venues
spanning innovative new work as
well as traditional favourites
• countless local, national and
international festivals celebrating
everything from folk music and live
art to food and film.
What are you into?
Cosy campus living or big city
excitement? Art and architecture or
sport and shopping?
The University of Glasgow combines
the benefits and security of a campusstyle
environment with close proximity
to vibrant city life. Whatever you’re into,
Glasgow can deliver.
For more information visit:
www.glasgow.ac.uk/
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