Why Strathclyde | University of Strathclyde

Scottish University of the Year

Daily Mail University of the Year Awards 2024
University of the Year

Times Higher Education Awards 2012 & 2019
Almost 90% of research rated 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'

Times Higher Education’s analysis of REF2021
Recipient of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize

1996, 2019, 2021 & 2023

Working across the country to transform communities for the better

Times Higher Education awards 2019 logo - University of the Year winner.

Award-winning university

Strathclyde is a multi-award-winning university. We’re delighted to be the only University to have won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012 and 2019). Over the years we've been recognised across a variety of categories at the Times Higher Education awards. These include the coveted Business School of the Year and Workplace of the Year.

Our awards track record

Our people

Our people are our greatest asset. Learn what they believe to be Strathclyde's strengths and how Strathclyde is making a difference in the wider world.

Learn more about our people

Dr Christine Dufès

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We are international

Glasgow is a vibrant multicultural city, and the University is home to over 30,000 students from 140+ countries.

Find out more about what it's like to be an international student at Strathclyde, information about applying, and the contacts from our International Office for your country.

The world's friendliest city

Glasgow is world-renowned for the warmth, friendliness and humour of its people. We love welcoming visitors to our city and we're proud of our slogan - 'People Make Glasgow'!

This hospitality was recognised by Rough Guides readers, who voted Glasgow the world's friendliest city! Find out more about Scotland's largest city, our culture and what our students think about studying here.

For effective completion of PhD, it's necessary to have a healthy interaction with your supervisor, a good research facility and academic support. I am lucky enough to have all of these at Strathclyde.

Prateek Dhir
Civil & environmental engineering (PhD)

Find out more about Prateek's Strathlife

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World-leading research

Research is of central importance in everything we do. It informs our teaching and helps us to make a difference to business, industry and society as a whole.

Almost 90% of research produced by the University of Strathclyde has been rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

Find out more about our world-leading research.

Workplace-ready graduates

We offer a flexible, innovative learning environment where you'll enjoy a first-class experience. We're known for our excellent industrial placements and opportunities to study abroad. And we're committed to producing graduates who are ready for the workplace.

Our Careers Service works with students and graduates to help you choose and manage your career.

Find out about studying with us.

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Scholarships & funding opportunities

We have a wide range of scholarships across subjects within science, engineering, humanities and business, for international and local students alike.

We also offer access to funding for eligible students in areas such as childcare and living costs.

Find out more about our scholarships & funding opportunities.

Strathclyde 2030

Over the past 15 years, the Strathclyde community has worked together to create a platform for sustained achievement, building delivery on a clear, values-led, strategy. Over the period of the next strategy, Strathclyde 2030, that focus on values-led excellence and impact will continue, and we will deliver ongoing success that we all contribute to and can celebrate.

People Strategy

Our Strathclyde People Strategy places staff at the heart of our Strategic Plan and recognises that their collective talents, effort and commitment will deliver the University’s ambitious Vision for 2025.

Read our People Strategy

World's most beautiful country

Living in Glasgow, you're never far from our stunning scenery and diverse culture. Voted the world's most beautiful country by Rough Guides readers, find out all you need to know about exploring Scotland.

#Strathlife

Strathclyde is a vibrant and cosmopolitan community of around 30,000 students from over 140 countries. There's so much to get involved in and our Students' Association has over 130 clubs and societies.

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£1 billion campus investment (2008-2025)

We're transforming our campus, with investment set to reach £1 billion by 2025. We're creating a first-class working and learning environment for our students and staff.

Gaelic Language Plan/Am Plana Gàidhlig

The University of Strathclyde is committed to playing an active part in the future sustainability of the Gaelic language and culture in Scotland. Find out more in our Gaelic Language Plan.

Digital Strategy

Our Digital Strategy sets out how the innovative and ambitious use of digital technology, together with its transformative capability for our people, processes, systems and data can underpin and inspire the University’s strategic ambitions in the development of our next strategic plan, Strathclyde 2030.

Read our Digital Strategy

Honorary Degrees

Honorary Degrees are awarded to recognise exceptional service and contribution to academic inquiry and the advancement of learning, the University, and to society, nationally and/or internationally.

Honorary Degrees at Strathclyde

Chat to a student ambassador

Want to know more about what it’s like to be a student at the University of Strathclyde? A selection of our current students are here to help!

Our Unibuddy ambassadors can answer all the questions you might have about courses and studying at Strathclyde, along with offering insight into their experiences of life in Glasgow and Scotland.

Chat to a student ambassador