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Undergraduate entry requirements

Equivalent regional qualifications for A-level requirements (these can be found on the undergraduate programme you intend to study):

Advanced Placements (AP) - AP only entry

  • GCSE A or B: Any course from Years 9-12 (does not need to be Honors/Advanced Level) would be GCSE Equivalent. For Maths at GCSE Equivalent, would need to be Algebra II or Higher, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, or Stats
  • AAA: 555
  • AAB: 554
  • ABB: 544
  • BBB: 444

SAT (admissions test)

  • A*AA: SAT score of 1280 PLUS two APs at 5, 5 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory subject requirements.
  • AAA: SAT score of 1280 PLUS two APs at 5, 5 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory subject requirements
  • AAB: SAT score of 1280 PLUS two APs at 5, 4 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory subject requirements
  • ABB: SAT score of 1280 PLUS two APs at 5, 4 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory subject requirements
  • BBB: SAT score of 1280 PLUS two APs at 4, 4 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory subject requirements

ACT (admissions test)

  • A*AA: ACT score of 27 PLUS two APs at 5, 5 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory subject requirements
  • AAA: ACT score of 27 PLUS two APs at 5, 5 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory subject requirements
  • AAB: ACT score of 27 PLUS two APs at 5, 4 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory subject requirements
  • ABB: ACT score of 27 PLUS two APs at 5, 4 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory subject requirements
  • BBB: ACT score of 27 PLUS two APs at 4, 4 or transcript showing Honours/Advanced/AP level course in Year 11 or 12 at A in mandatory subject requirements

High School transcript with appropriate GPA and Mandatories

  • GCSE A or B: Any course from Years 9-12 (does not need to be Honors/Advanced Level) would be GCSE Equivalent. For Maths at GCSE Equivalent, would need to be Algebra II or Higher, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, or Stats
  • A*AA: Final High School Transcript showing GPA of 3.7 with mandatories in A. Mandatories must be studied in Year 11 or 12 and be Honors/Advanced/AP/College Prep/IB Level. If level of course is not clear, refer to School Report. Some private schools will indicate that ALL studies are at Honors or Advanced Level.
  • AAA: Final High School Transcript showing GPA of 3.6 with mandatories in A. Mandatories must be studied in Year 11 or 12 and be Honors/Advanced/AP/College Prep/IB Level. If level of course is not clear, refer to School Report. Some private schools will indicate that ALL studies are at Honors or Advanced Level.
  • AAB: Final High School Transcript showing GPA of 3.5 with mandatories in A. Mandatories must be studied in Year 11 or 12 and be Honors/Advanced/AP/College Prep/IB Level. If level of course is not clear, refer to School Report. Some private schools will indicate that ALL studies are at Honors or Advanced Level.
  • ABB: Final High School Transcript showing GPA of 3.4 with mandatories in A. Mandatories must be studied in Year 11 or 12 and be Honors/Advanced/AP/College Prep/IB Level. If level of course is not clear, refer to School Report. Some private schools will indicate that ALL studies are at Honors or Advanced Level.
  • BBB: Final High School Transcript showing GPA of 3.3 with mandatories in A. Mandatories must be studied in Year 11 or 12 and be Honors/Advanced/AP/College Prep/IB Level. If level of course is not clear, refer to School Report. Some private schools will indicate that ALL studies are at Honors or Advanced Level.

Associates Degree

  • A*AA: Final GPA of 3.0 or better with 24 credits in mandatory subject requirements.
  • AAA: Final GPA of 3.0 or better with 24 credits in mandatory subject requirements.
  • AAB: Final GPA of 2.9 or better with 24 credits in mandatory subject requirements.
  • ABB: Final GPA of 2.8 or better with 24 credits in mandatory subject requirements.
  • BBB: Final GPA of 2.7 or better with 24 credits in mandatory subject requirements.

A-levels and International Baccalaureate Diploma

See the Undergraduate degree programmes for specfic A-levels and International Baccalaureate Diploma entry requirements.

Glasgow International College

A pass on a recognised foundation programme. Our partner, Glasgow International College offers preparation courses to international students who wish to study with us but do not meet our academic entry requirements.

For information about admission to Dentistry, Medicine, or Veterinary Medicine

View our Undergraduate degree programmes

Postgraduate taught entry requirements

We normally accept a Bachelor degree with the following grade equivalencies:

  • For programmes requiring a UK 2.1 Honours degree: Bachelor degree with 2.8/4
  • For programmes requiring a UK 2.2 Honours degree: Bachelor degree with 2.6/4

View our Postgraduate taught degree programmes to find out more about our postgraduate taught entry requirements

Federal aid

The University of Glasgow is one of few UK universities to offer a dedicated Federal Aid Support Officer.

FAFSA code: G08383

Scholarships

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Postgraduate

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.

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

The University of Glasgow has approved status from the American Veterinary Medical Association, meaning that the final qualification received by Veterinary Medicine students is equivalent to a DVM obtained from a veterinary school in North America. Furthermore, the University of Glasgow’s BVMS programme is also accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK accrediting body) and the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education, meaning our graduates from schools carrying this combination of accreditations can work as a veterinary surgeon throughout the world!

FEEPASS

The University of Glasgow School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine is working with several US universities on an innovative programme (Facilitated Early Entry Programme  for Animal Science Students) whereby selected students will complete their final year of their animal science degree at the University of Glasgow.  During their time at Glasgow, students will be enrolled in the first year of the University’s Veterinary Medicine programme while earning credits toward their degree at their home institution.  Upon successful completion of the year abroad and graduation from their US university,  students will be guaranteed entry into year 2 of the University of Glasgow’s BVMS programme.  For more information, download our FEEPASS Programme Brochure (2023)

Universities with agreements for University of Glasgow Vet FEEPASS are as follows:

  • California Polytechnic State University, at San Luis Obispo
  • Clemson University
  • University of Connecticut
  • University of Illinois
  • University of Maine
  • University of Missouri
  • Ohio State University
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • Purdue University
  • University of Rhode Island
  • Tuskegee University
  • Washington State University
  • University of Vermont

You can find more information about Veterinary Medicine and Surgery on the Veterinary Medicine & Surgury BVMS programme page

Partnerships

Columbia University and the University of Glasgow are strategic partners.

We also have partnerships with the following institutions through Universitas 21:

  • University of Connecticut and
  • University of Maryland.

The University of Glasgow also has many partners and contacts all across America for research links, study abroad programmes and exchanges.  

Glasgow welcomes many students through the centres of Study Abroad run by Arcadia and Butler Universities. See below for the full list of US study abroad and exchange partners.

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

Find out more

Study Abroad and Exchange opportunities at Glasgow

We welcome over 1500 students every year via the long-established Study Abroad and exchange programmes

  • Albion College (Principia), USA
  • American University, Washington DC
  • Augsburg University, USA
  • Augustana University (Principia partner), USA
  • Beloit College, USA
  • Bentley University, USA
  • Berry College (Principia partner), USA
  • Boston College, USA
  • Canisius College (Principia partner), USA
  • Carson Newman University (Principia partner), USA
  • Centre College (Principia partner), USA
  • Concordia College, USA
  • Converse University, USA (Principia partner)
  • Creighton University (Principia partner)
  • DePauw University, USA (Principia partner)
  • Duke PPS, USA
  • Duke University, USA
  • Georgetown University, USA
  • Gonzaga University, USA (Principia partner)
  • Goucher College, USA
  • Heidelberg University, USA (Principia partner)
  • IFSA Butler University, USA
  • International Studies Abroad (ISA), USA
  • Kings College, USA
  • Lewis and Clark College, USA
  • Loyola University New Orleans, USA (Principia partner)
  • Loyola University, Maryland, USA (Principia partner)
  • Macalester College, USA
  • McDaniel College, USA (Principia partner)
  • Miami University, Ohio, USA
  • Mississippi State University, USA (Principia partner)
  • Muhlenberg College, USA
  • North Central College, USA (Principia partner)
  • Radford University, Virginia, USA
  • Regis University, USA (Principia partner)
  • Rutgers University, USA (Principia partner)
  • Saint Martin's University, USA
  • Seattle Pacific University, USA
  • Siena College, USA
  • Smith College, USA
  • St John’s University, USA
  • State University of New York at Albany (SUNY), USA
  • State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY), USA
  • Swarthmore College, USA (Principia Partner)
  • Towson University, USA
  • University of Alabama, USA
  • University of Alaska, Fairbanks, USA
  • University of California, Berkeley, USA
  • University of California, Davis, USA
  • University of California, Irvine, USA
  • University of California, Los Angeles, USA
  • University of California, Merced, USA
  • University of California, Riverside, USA
  • University of California, San Diego, USA
  • University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
  • University of California, Santa Cruz, USA
  • University of Denver, USA
  • University of Florida, USA
  • University of Maryland, USA
  • University of Massachusetts at Amherst, USA
  • University of Miami, USA
  • University Of Minnesota, USA
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
  • University of Oklahoma, USA
  • University of San Diego, USA
  • University of Texas at Austin, USA
  • University of Vermont, USA
  • University of Virginia, USA
  • University of Wisconsin - Madison, USA
  • University of Wisconsin Green Bay, USA
  • University of Wisconsin LaCrosse, USA
  • University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, USA
  • University of Wyoming, USA (Principia partner)
  • Vassar College, USA
  • Westminster College, USA (Principia partner)

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

Maral Dadourian - USA Country Manager (based in Chicago, IL)  

maral.dadourian@glasgow.ac.uk

Regional Support for Midwestern USA and Western Canada: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin.

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Ashley Jeanson - Senior International Officer (based in Los Angeles, CA)

ashley.jeanson@glasgow.ac.uk

Regional Support for Western USA: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

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Peter Carlisle - Senior International Officer, (based in New York, NY)

peter.carlisle@glasgow.ac.uk 

Regional Support for Northeastern USA and Eastern Canada: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont. 

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Rosie Houlding - Senior International Officer (based in Columbus, OH)

rosie.houlding@glasgow.ac.uk

Regional Support for Southeast and Central USA: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia.

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Bill Hoare - International Recruitment Manager (based in Glasgow)

bill.hoare@glasgow.ac.uk

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