University of Glasgow

Founded in 1451, we are the fourth oldest university in the United Kingdom and have 15000 undergraduates, almost 5000 postgraduates and 5000 adults in continuing education. We welcome students from more than 100 countries including a small number of students from Iraq. The University of Glasgow has a long established relationship with countries in the Middle East and has been welcoming students here for many decades.

At Glasgow, you will study to gain an internationally respected degree, but we can guarantee you much more besides. Glasgow is one of Europe's most diverse cities and includes a large Muslim population. The city is home to twelve mosques and a wide range of Halal butchers and shops.

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The University of Glasgow

is in the top 1% of universities in the world⁽¹⁾
has an annual research contract income in the top 10 of UK universities
is rated third in the UK for international student satisfaction⁽²⁾
has invested £175m in new facilities since 2001 - altogether £350m is planned for investment by 2011
welcomes students from 120 countries across the world
has been voted as having the best campus in Scotland⁽³⁾
is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of 20 leading UK research universities
is a founder member of Universitas 21, an international grouping of universities dedicated to setting worldwide standards for higher education
is a member of IRUN (International Research Universities Network) - an international network of broad-based research universities.

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2008-9
International Student Barometer 2008
Times Higher Education Supplement 2007-8

University of Glasgow

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