Glasgow Caledonian University
Welcome to GCU
Glasgow Caledonian University offers a stimulating, vibrant and accessible environment for learning, teaching and applied research. Nearly 17,000 students from the UK and abroad study here, and we aim to provide each and every one of them with an unbeatable student experience, a high-quality education and valuable employability skills.
Discover the top 10 reasons why Glasgow Caledonian University could be the right choice for you.
University snapshot:
High-tech campus, including the award-winning Saltire Centre library
Why study here?
Interested in postgraduate study at a vibrant university with a strong research focus?
The University offers courses that embrace full-time, part-time and distance learning study options. You can choose from a broad range of specialist postgraduate courses and professional development programmes. We also have an excellent reputation for applied research, so perhaps you might choose to undertake a research degree.
All of our programmes lead to a full range of postgraduate qualifications including Certificates, Diplomas, Masters and Research degrees and Professional accreditation.
Everything you need is here!
At Glasgow Caledonian, we are proud to have one of the most modern and student-focused campuses in the UK. With all of our excellent facilities situated within our single site campus everything is close at hand.
The hub of the campus is the striking Saltire Centre, the first university building of its kind to integrate all learning and services: library, study spaces, extensive student support services and a learning cafe. The five-floor facility offers students:
- 1,800 Internet-connected study spaces
- 600-seat learning cafe
- 500 computers
- Laptop borrowing facility
- Free Wi-Fi
Innovative teaching facilities, such as the virtual hospital, fashion factory, and radio and TV studios add to the learning experience. Other available facilities include the state-of-the-art Arc fitness centre, refectory and learning cafes, Careers Service and Students' Association, as well as substantial computer labs across the campus.
How to apply
All applications to postgraduate study should be made directly to the University – click here for more information.
Glasgow: A perfect city for students
With its heady mix of culture, architecture, music, nightlife, shopping and sport, not to mention its friendly residents, Glasgow has everything you need. Accessible, affordable and multicultural, this is a great city for students from all backgrounds and cultures. Loved by residents and tourists alike, Glasgow was even listed by travel gurus Lonely Planet as one of the top 10 cities in the world to visit in 2009.
Postgraduate open evenings
For information on all of our upcoming open evenings, visit our website.
Contact
Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
Scotland, UK
T: +44 (0)141 331 3000
F: +44 (0)141 331 3005
Programme enquiries
UK & EU student
T: +44 (0)141 331 8640
F: +44 (0)141 331 8676
E: postgraduate@gcu.ac.uk
International student enquiries (Non UK & Non EU)
T: +44 141 331 8675
F: +44 141 331 8676
E: international@gcal.ac.uk (general enquiries)
