Glasgow Caledonian University: Statistics

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#1081 of 14,131 In the World
#415 of 2,785 In Europe
#82 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#9 of 18 In Scotland
#3 of 5 In Glasgow
#92 of 1,022 For Optometry
Top50% For 141 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
70%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.gcu.ac.uk
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate70%
Admissions RequirementsScottish Certificate of Education (SCE) with 3 passes at Higher ('H') grade and 2 passes at Ordinary/Standard grade, or 4 passes at 'H' grade. General Certificate of Education (GCE) with minimum 2 Advanced 'A' level passes plus 2 Ordinary ('O') level/GSCE. International Baccalaureate and other foreign equivalents. Foreign students, IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 560 minimum score
Academic CalendarSeptember to May (September - January; February-May)

We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for Glasgow Caledonian University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Glasgow Caledonian University has published 12,673 scientific papers with 274,831 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Environmental Science, and Physics.

Publications
12,673
Citations
274,831

Glasgow Caledonian University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
8,090 / 181,623
Medicine
6,672 / 171,014
Biology
6,139 / 158,909
Computer Science
6,136 / 136,193
Engineering
5,674 / 120,834
Political Science
5,271 / 117,010
Psychology
5,113 / 137,528
Law
4,966 / 114,076
Environmental Science
4,864 / 107,976
Physics
4,602 / 93,674
Sociology
4,277 / 102,865
Business
3,817 / 79,154
Chemistry
3,631 / 96,391
Philosophy
3,537 / 80,537
Mathematics
3,143 / 80,340
Economics
2,944 / 58,868
Pathology
2,903 / 86,449
Geography and Cartography
2,835 / 61,626
Quantum and Particle physics
2,790 / 54,629
Statistics
2,530 / 67,392
Psychiatry
2,446 / 70,706
Geology
2,417 / 56,151
History
2,321 / 47,192
Nursing
2,241 / 54,428
Archaeology
2,056 / 45,162
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2,004 / 41,246
Biochemistry
1,991 / 65,788
Genetics
1,935 / 50,207
Management
1,820 / 42,981
Neuroscience
1,814 / 45,553
Development Studies
1,772 / 34,446
Surgery
1,768 / 49,244
Ecology
1,766 / 39,178
Paleontology
1,762 / 44,558
Linguistics
1,715 / 38,108
Physical Therapy
1,622 / 50,386
Social Psychology
1,597 / 49,010
Art & Design
1,516 / 32,259
Materials Science
1,486 / 26,606
Mechanical Engineering
1,481 / 32,900

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 0 0
1992 1 2
1993 75 9
1994 145 54
1995 192 119
1996 201 233
1997 202 301
1998 218 505
1999 220 682
2000 281 936
2001 230 1131
2002 246 1493
2003 248 1904
2004 323 2333
2005 329 2846
2006 367 3423
2007 393 4245
2008 406 5213
2009 372 5999
2010 486 7331
2011 497 8557
2012 482 9866
2013 555 11816
2014 555 13146
2015 530 14131
2016 630 14770
2017 561 16094
2018 637 17349
2019 578 19620
2020 662 22888
2021 655 26605
2022 704 28043
2023 606 28311
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Glasgow Caledonian University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Duration Tuition Cost (GBP)
Bachelor's Degree 3 years £9,250 per year
Master's Degree 1 year £13,500
PhD 3-4 years £4,410 per year (UK/EU), £13,500 per year (International)

Glasgow Caledonian University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Glasgow Caledonian University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Doctorate Business Administration, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Social Studies

Glasgow Caledonian University alumni

  1. Hassan Rouhani

    Hassan Rouhani
    Born in
    Iran Flag Iran
    Years
    1948-.. (age 76)
    Enrolled in Glasgow Caledonian University
    1990-1995 graduated with Master of Philosophy in law
    1995-1999 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in constitutional law
    Occupations
    writerlawyerinternational forum participantdiplomatpolitician
    Biography

    Hassan Rouhani is an Iranian Islamist politician who served as the seventh president of Iran from 2013 to 2021. He is also a sharia lawyer ("Wakil"), academic, former diplomat and Islamic cleric. He has been a member of Iran's Assembly of Experts since 1999. He was a member of the Expediency Council from 1991 to 2021, and also was a member of the Supreme National Security Council from 1989 to 2021. Rouhani was deputy speaker of the fourth and fifth terms of the Parliament of Iran (Majlis) and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council from 1989 to 2005. In the latter capacity, he was the country's top negotiator with the EU three, UK, France, and Germany, on nuclear technology in Iran, and has also served as a Shia mujtahid (a senior cleric), and economic trade negotiator.

  2. Drew McIntyre

    Drew McIntyre
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1985-.. (age 39)
    Occupations
    professional wrestler
    Biography

    Andrew McLean Galloway IV is a Scottish professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Drew McIntyre.

  3. Thabo Mbeki

    Thabo Mbeki
    Born in
    South Africa Flag South Africa
    Years
    1942-.. (age 82)
    Enrolled in Glasgow Caledonian University
    In 2000 graduated with doctorate
    Occupations
    economistpolitician
    Biography

    Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki is a South African politician who served as the second president of South Africa from 14 June 1999 to 24 September 2008, when he resigned at the request of his party, the African National Congress (ANC). Before that, he was deputy president under Nelson Mandela from 1994 to 1999.

  4. Kevin Bridges

    Kevin Bridges
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1986-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    stand-up comediancomedian
    Biography

    Kevin Andrew Bridges is a Scottish stand-up comedian. His 2012 television series Kevin Bridges: What's the Story? was based on his stand-up routines.

All 28 notable alumni

Glasgow Caledonian University faculties and divisions

School : Business and Society Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Education, Commercial Law, Economics, Finance, Information Management, International Business, Journalism, Law, Leisure Studies, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Parks and Recreation, Retailing and Wholesaling, Sports Management, Tourism
School : Engineering and Built Environment Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Mechanical Engineering, Multimedia, Power Engineering, Robotics, Safety Engineering, Software Engineering, Surveying and Mapping
School : Health and Life Sciences Biology, Biomedicine, Cell Biology, Food Science, Molecular Biology, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacology

General information

Alternative names GCU
Founded 1993
Accreditation Quality Assurance Agency
Motto For the common weal

Location and contacts

Address Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow, G4 0BA
United Kingdom
City population 626,000

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