PhysicsInternational Students

Whether you join us for undergraduate study, international teacher education, a specialised MSc or PhD, we look forward to welcoming you to our exciting and lively physics department in the heart of Glasgow.

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    UK University of the Year
    Daily Mail University of the Year Awards 2026
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    University of the Year
    Times Higher Education Awards 2012 & 2019
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    Joint 25th in the world & 4th in UK
    Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, for top universities pursuing the UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Recipient of the Queen's Anniversary Prize
    1996, 2019, 2021 & 2023

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Our students

Casey Roepke

MSc Applied Physics

Glasgow is an incredibly welcoming, exciting city and I loved living there.

Kinda Farid Mohammed Al Kindi

BSc Physics with Teaching (International)

Strathclyde has truly exceeded my expectations. The support from the lecturers, especially in the physics department, has been fantastic—they’re all so approachable and helpful.

Xin Zhou

BSc Hons Physics – Donghua (4th year)

The University of Strathclyde is a great university where you will have a wonderful experience both for your life and your studies It will be a very good decision to come to school here!