Alumni benefits
We have a variety of fantastic offers and services available to our alumni including discounts on courses and gifts, use of our careers service and the opportunity to get married on our spectacular campus.
Find out about your Class of 2023 alumni benefits.
Find out about your Class of 2024 alumni benefits.
Advice from Alumni
SoundTracks is the UofG alumni podcast that’s jam-packed with sound advice from World Changing University of Glasgow grads to help keep your career on track.
Join hosts Kezia and Rosie as they track down awesome alumni all over the world to share their career journey.
From side hustles and social enterprises to surviving freelance and big city living around the globe - our alumni guests will share their career highs, lows and everything in between!
In each episode you’ll get the inside track with industry insights, practical ideas and honest advice. It’s the must-have soundtrack to your World Changing career journey.
The Alumni Spotlight Series showcases successful alumni from their UofG education to their careers and achievements, along with a healthy dose of UofG nostalgia.
Featuring a wide range of inspirational stories from UofG professionals from across the world.
Learn how Jason Leitch navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, hear how Dr Owase Jeelani motivates himself to become a World-renowned Paediatric Neurosurgeon and gain insight into Camilla Pia's path from studying French at UofG to navigating a successful and varied career in media.
Watch the Spotlight Series here
Careers Service
Looking for advice on applying for work or guidance on where your degree can take you? The Careers Service online resources include information on:
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access to events and masterclasses
- access to free psychometric tests
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applying for work and enhancing your CV
- graduate job vacancies
- interview techniques
- further study
- finding work through social networks
UofG Alumni Book Club
The UofG Alumni Book Club is a virtual forum for alumni to connect with each other, share ideas and discuss member chosen books.
Through lively and thought-provoking conversation members can explore a range of genres, exchange ideas and enjoy life-long learning with the global UofG alumni community.
The Book Club is hosted online – you can participate anywhere, at any time!
Participation is free - just purchase, borrow or download a copy of the book to enjoy.
A dedicated Book Club moderator will lead discussions, share insightful analysis, ask questions and suggest additional content, ensuring a great experience for all.
Alumni discount on University products and gifts
University of Glasgow ShopAll UofG alumni are entitled to a 10% discount. The University of Glasgow shop offers a wide range of University branded merchandise, as well as products from the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, including Charles Rennie Mackintosh merchandise. From hoodies to bags, teddies to stationery - why not have a browse through our wide range of products. There's something for everyone! The alumni discount code is: UOFGALUM10
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Upskilling Microcredential Courses
You can upskill, re-skill or prove your continuous professional development with University of Glasgow Upskilling Microcredentials.
UofG alumni can get a 20% discount off each course place. Check your eligibility now.
Microcredential courses include:
- Change Management
- Practical Project Management
- Data Driven Leadership skills
Over 2,000 fully-funded places (worth £799 each) are also available on these courses for learners domiciled in Scotland, thanks to the Scottish Funding Council Upskilling Fund.
Visit the Upskilling Microcredentials webpage to find out more and secure your place.
Getting Married on Campus
As a Glasgow graduate you are one of the few groups that can get married on our beautiful and historical campus. The University is available for both religious and civil wedding ceremonies.
Our wedding team can provide information about venues and fees.
Membership to University Services
UofG Library Graduate Membership
As a graduate of the University of Glasgow you can join the library to access physical materials (digital materials and eBooks are not available with an alumni membership) The annual membership fee is £40.00.
To join, email library@glasgow.ac.uk. You will be asked to complete an online membership application, submit proof of graduation (the Alumni Engagement Team can assist with this), and a photo for your library card. Once your membership has been approved, you can complete payment using a secure link sent to you by the Library.
UofG Sport Graduate Membership
Graduates are eligible to join University of Glasgow Sport. Visit the University of Glasgow Sport webpages for information about graduate membership.
Postgraduate and short course study discount
Expand your skills, knowledge and experience by studying a full-time, part-time or distance learning course at UofG.
Postgraduate study
Alumni can get a 20% discount for 2024/2025 enrolment on eligible postgraduate research and taught programmes. Information on eligibility and how to apply.
Short courses
Alumni can get a 10% discount on all short courses at the University. Bookings are now open for 2024 courses, use code ALUMNI10 at checkout to redeem.
Request a certifying document
If you would like to request a certifying letter, replacement parchment, transcript, or would like information on obtaining references, please visit the Student Services webpages.
Unfortunately, we no longer provide General Council Cards.
Online Graduations
Online Graduations
View yourself or your friends graduating via a live video stream of graduation or buy a recording of the graduation after the ceremony.