Situated in the heart of the vibrant and student-friendly city of Glasgow, we are one of the largest universities in Scotland. We have over 15,000 students from a wide range of backgrounds studying cutting edge courses in business, health, science and technology across our seven academic schools.
We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive, modern and effective place of learning and research for all of our students. We have excellent industrial and professional connections, and a thoroughly modern campus including secure accommodation, a bustling sports complex and our new purpose-built information and learning hub, the Saltire Centre.
Our 21st Century state-of-the-art campus provides a one-stop-shop for all student needs: from catering to counselling, from IT to Tai-Chi.
Glasgow Caledonian University was recently awarded the Times Higher Education Award 2008 for Outstanding support for Overseas Students. We are whole-heartedly committed to providing the best possible teaching, learning and living experience for the whole of Glasgow Caledonian’s learning community of students and staff. Come and join us!
We’ve invested £70 million on campus developments including the Saltire centre with 1800 study spaces. A feature of all the University’s facilities is the strong emphasis on new technology with all students having easy access to modern computers and software packages.
The Real Learning café provides students with a place to relax, chat, eat, drink and take the opportunity to develop computer skills, access on-line learning and network with other learners.
We have a dedicated International Student Adviser, who is available to provide help and advice on a variety of areas. In addition, all students are assigned an Academic Adviser on commencement of their programme. The Effective Learning Service is available to all students, to support the development of learning skills by providing appropriately tailored support. The Careers Service is available to all students to help plan their future career and development.
The Students’ Association is one of the most popular places for students to socialise and its facilities include a nightclub, 3 bars, a games floor, a shop, a café and a diner. The University’s refectory offers students a wide variety of good food at reasonable prices.
Arc, the University’s sport and recreation centre, provides students with access to the latest fitness equipment and sports facilities.
Accommodation The University has invested heavily in student residences. We have an extensive complex of modern, self-contained flats at Caledonian Court.
Caledonian Court rooms £74-£85 per week (inclusive of electricity and heating costs, 2008 prices).
If you are ordinarily resident in the European Union (outside the UK) and plan to study as a full-time undergraduate student then you do not have to pay tuition fees. The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) will provide funding to cover these costs. You will have to apply to SAAS each year for fees to be paid. For more information about eligibility and application information, please visit www.saas.gov.uk
Postgraduate students pay the same fees as Scottish students. Fees may be vary from course to course. Please visit www.caledonian.ac.uk/postgrad for information.
Living in Glasgow is considerably less expensive than living in London, in addition to fees you will require approximately £7,200 to cover basic living expenses for 12 months.
Undergraduate applications are made online through Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS) at www.ucas.co.uk. UCAS charge a fee of around €20. UCAS application period is between 1st September and the 10th January.
Postgraduate applications are made directly to the University. Download postgraduate application forms from www.caledonian.ac.uk/postgrad
Postgraduate programmes have different application procedures and deadlines. Please check the Postgraduate prospectus.
A wide range of part-time programmes are available at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. You can apply for most of our part-time programmes using the standard application form. Alternatively you can download one from www.caledonian.ac.uk/study/part-time/apply
If you are ordinarily resident in the European Union (outside the UK) and plan to study as a full-time undergraduate student then you do not have to pay tuition fees. The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) will provide funding to cover these costs. You will have to apply to SAAS each year for fees to be paid. For more information about eligibility and application information, please visit www.saas.gov.uk
Postgraduate students pay the same fees as Scottish students. Fees may be vary from course to course. Please visit www.caledonian.ac.uk/postgrad for information.
Name: Harpreet Kaur
Age: 25
Country of origin: India
Programme: MSc Operations and Business Management
Harpreet Kaur is 25 years old and comes from Delhi. Harpreet studied MSc Operations Management (now called MSc Operations and Business Management) at GCU and graduated in November 2007.
I completed an undergraduate degree in IT at a college in Agra and then started to research Masters courses. I chose GCU because the course itself appealed to me - it combined my IT experience with management skills. Two of my friends had also studied at GCU and told me that the professors were very supportive.
My classes were a mixture of different nationalities and I met Russian and Italian friends. I really enjoyed the group work and interaction with my peers. The classes were totally different to India, there was no chalk and blackboard, we had handouts for everything and lecturers used a projector!
I had never travelled independently and found moving to Scotland a huge challenge. It was tough initially but I soon got used to it. I’ve learnt about the culture, lived on my own, gained a sense of independence and I’ve learned to manage my finances and my life!
While I was studying I worked part time in John Lewis and when I graduated I got a job in Abbey but John Lewis were so keen to keep me they asked me to stay with them part time, so now I have 2 jobs!
If a student coming to Scotland asked me for advice I would tell them it is a challenge but you won’t lose anything. You will gain a lot of knowledge, understanding and precious experience. Girls shouldn’t worry as Scotland is very safe. The living environment is very free, the people are friendly and helpful and it is not difficult to find a job or accommodation.
