Undergraduate entry requirements
Studentereksamen (STX, HHX or HTX or Højere Forberedelseseksamen HF)
The normal minimum requirement is an overall average of 9 with grade 10 in 2 Level A subjects and at least 7 in 2 other Level A subjects. Certain degree programmes require a higher standard.
A-levels and International Baccalaureate Diploma
See the Undergraduate degree programmes for specfic A-levels and International Baccalaureate Diploma entry requirements.
American Curriculum
Students applying with American qualifications (SAT/ACT/AP) should refer to the USA country page
European Baccalaureate
Equivalents for A-level requirements (these can be found on the undergraduate programme you intend to study):
- A*AA: Award of European Baccalaureate with 85% overall with at least 8.5 in three subjects including required subjects.
- AAA: Award of European Baccalaureate with 85% overall with at least 8.5 in three subjects including required subjects.
- AAB: Award of European Baccalaureate with 80% overall with at least 8 in three subjects including required subjects.
- ABB: Award of European Baccalaureate with 75% overall with at least 7.5 in three subjects including required subjects.
- BBB: Award of European Baccalaureate with 70% overall with at least 7 in three subjects including required subjects.
For information about admission to Dentistry, Medicine, or Veterinary Medicine
- Dentistry: med-sch-dental-ug@glasgow.ac.uk
- Medicine: med-sch-admissions@glasgow.ac.uk
- Veterinary Medicine: vet-sch-admissions@glasgow.ac.uk
View our Undergraduate degree programmes
Postgraduate taught entry requirements
We normally accept a Bachelors degree / Candidatus Philosophiae / Professions bachelor degree with the following grade equivalencies:
- For programmes requiring a UK 2.1 Honours degree: Bachelors degree / Candidatus Philosophiae / Professions bachelor degree with Grade 7
- For programmes requiring a UK 2.2 Honours degree: Bachelors degree / Candidatus Philosophiae / Professions bachelor degree with Grade 4
View our Postgraduate taught degree programmes to find out more about our postgraduate taught entry requirements
Scholarships
The University is dedicated to supporting our European students. From the 2021/22 academic year we will be offering highly qualified students from across the EU new scholarship opportunities.
- For undergraduate students we will be offering Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships
- For postgraduate students we are offering International Leadership Scholarships
Undergraduate
- University of Glasgow funding
- Sanctuary Scholarships
- The Clan Gregor Society Prize
- University of Glasgow/Glasgow International College University Degree Progressi
- World Changers Glasgow Scholarship UG (EU)
- World Changers Global Excellence Scholarship
- External funding
Postgraduate
- University of Glasgow funding
- Adam Smith Business School Global Challenges Scholarship
- Adam Smith Business School: Advancing Women in Business
- Alexander Ogilvie Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History
- Alumni Discount
- Behavioural Science Scholarship
- Business Analytics Scholarship
- Central and East European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (Erasmus Mundus IntM) scholarship
- College of Social Sciences Graduate School
- Education in Museums and Heritage (EDUMaH) Scholarship
- EU Welcome Award - January 2025 Intake Only
- Global Leadership Scholarship
- Master’s scholarships in Digital Health and Care
- MRes/PhD in Economics Studentship
- MSc/MA Reparatory Justice Scholarships
- Sanctuary Scholarships
- The Baird Educational Trust Studentship
- The Clan Gregor Society Prize
- The Glasgow MBA Scholarship
- The Glasgow MBA Scholarship for Women in collaboration with the 30% Club
- University of Glasgow International Leadership Scholarship - January 2025 Intake
- University of Glasgow KMITL Postgraduate Scholarship
- University of Glasgow Partner Alumni Scholarship
- University of Glasgow Partner Scholarship
- World Changers Glasgow Scholarship PGT (EU)
- External funding
- Alexander and Dixon Scholarship (Bryce Bequest)
- Clark (Mile-End) Bursary Fund
- DM Hall Chartered Surveyors: John H Young Annual Bursary
- Glasgow School of Art Scholarships
- Gordon Studentship in American Studies
- Graham Trust Bursary Scheme
- IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP)
- Postgrad Solutions Study Bursary
- Saint Andrews Society of the State of New York Scholarship
- Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowships
Prospective Student Information Sessions
The University of Glasgow is pleased to invite all prospective students to online information sessions which will be dedicated to answering your questions about joining #TeamUofG.
The team will give a presentation covering the application process, entry requirements and student life. There will be time at the end of the presentation for you to ask questions.
Click the relevant link below to book your place.
Partnerships
The University of Glasgow and Aarhus University are both members of the GUILD of European research-intensive universities.
Study Abroad and Exchange opportunities at Glasgow
We welcome over 1500 students every year via the long-established Study Abroad and exchange programmes
- Aarhus University, Denmark (Aarhus Universitet)
- Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
- University of Copenhagen, Denmark (Kobenhavns Universitet)
If you want to come to Glasgow for a year abroad and your country does not have an existing agreement please look at our incoming Study Abroad Programme options
Meet Us
We would be happy to welcome you to our historic main campus in the heart of Glasgow, where we host open days and campus tours for you to experience our University in person. For more information, go to: http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/visit/.
Contact Us
To contact staff in our Glasgow office, please use the enquiry form.
International Summer School
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL
Our International Summer School is an excellent introduction to studying at a world renowned university.
Summer study allows you to:
- Explore a particular topic in more depth
- Experience teaching from world-class academic staff
- Supplement your studies and gain international experience and credits at a world-class university