Study abroad at University of Strathclyde

Founded in 1964, University of Strathclyde is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Glasgow (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Strathclyde is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Strathclyde offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of Strathclyde also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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Why study at University of Strathclyde?

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university.

We're located in the heart of Glasgow - one of the UK’s largest cities. We have a vibrant, international community with almost 23,000 students from over 100 countries.

For over 200 years Strathclyde has been delivering academic excellence. Studying with us, you'll enjoy world-class research and teaching in preparation for your chosen career path.

Life as an international student

Explore life at Strathclyde

Here at Strathclyde, we want you to feel right at home. There's more or less everything you need on campus and for anything else, you have an entire city to choose from.

You'll find us in the heart of Glasgow's city centre where we're surrounded by supermarkets to suit all tastes, we have an abundance of high street stores along with loads of great little thrift stores, second-hand shops and boutiques, restaurants for every cuisine, clubs, theatres, museums - you name it, we have it. But you'll discover all that when you come to visit us! In the meantime, take a look at our campus.

Student life & facilities

  • IT
    • Wifi
    • Email
    • Myplace
    • Software
  • The library
    • Borrowing books
    • Studying in the library
    • Bookable group rooms
    • Accessibility
  • Laundrette
    • Laundrette
  • Strathclyde Sport
    • Facilities
    • Memberships
    • Timetables
    • Gym services
    • Wellbeing & support
    • Performance Sport
    • MoveGB
    • ExHALE
    • Sports Union
    • Accessibility
    • Hampden Sports Clinic
    • StrathActive
    • Staying Safe
  • Security Services
    • Comprehensive security infrastructure
    • First aid
    • Lost property
    • Personal safety
  • Faith, spirituality & support at The Chaplaincy
    • Places to worship
    • Meet our Chaplains
    • Our services
    • Clubs, societies and groups
    • Guidance for staff on religious festivals and regular observances

Fees and funding

The cost of studying at Strathclyde depends on the course you’re on, your level of study and where you live. Students from Scotland will usually not have to make a personal contribution to their tuition fees, although there are some exceptions to this. Students who normally live outside Scotland will usually need to pay fees.
Graduate tuition over 17,500-20,000 US$   per year. Postgraduate tuition over 12,500-15,000 US$  per year.