The place of useful learning
Founded in 1796 as 'a place of useful learning', we're a leading technological University with around 23,000 students from more than 100 nations. We've an international reputation for teaching excellence with a five-star Overall Rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.
Our campus is in the heart of Glasgow, one of the largest cities in the United Kingdom, and we're just a one-hour flight from London.
The best thing about Strathclyde is how world-class their research and facilities are. Your lecturers are all experts in their fields, but are also supportive and accessible if you need extra help or want to learn more.
Alice Tolworthy
Biomedical Engineering student
Times Higher Education University of the Year - again!
We're delighted to have won Times Higher Education University of the Year 2019 - the only university to be awarded the UK-wide award for a second time! We have also been recognised for Widening Participation Initiative of the Year.
Read more about our successStudy options
Find out all you need to know about bachelors and integrated masters degrees. Choose from over 200 courses.
Continue your journey with our range of masters, and postgraduate diplomas and certificates.
Find out more about Strathclyde Doctoral School, our research degrees and PhD studentship opportunities.
Flexible study with Strathclyde Online Learning's undergraduate and Masters courses.
Thinking about undergraduate study?
Our virtual visits give you the opportunity to find out more about study and life at the University of Strathclyde. We’re hosting a number of online sessions throughout the coming months.
Virtual visits
Chat to a student ambassador
If you 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 now!Student life at Strathclyde
We've an international reputation for teaching excellence, while Glasgow's a welcoming environment in which to live.
With 23,000 students from over 100+ countries, we're a vibrant multicultural community. Find out about #Strathlife.
We provide secure accommodation for eligible students and have a dedicated Accommodation Services team to help you all year round.
Strathclyde offers many opportunities for our students to study abroad with partner universities across the globe.
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.
International students
We've a thriving international community with students coming here to study from over 100 countries across the world. Find out all you need to know about studying in Glasgow at Strathclyde and hear from students about their experiences.
International studentsUniversity of Strathclyde International Study Centre
We're home to University of Strathclyde International Study Centre, offering international students who don't meet direct academic entry requirements the option to complete preparation programmes. They include our Undergraduate Foundation, International Year One and Pre-Master programmes.
International Study Centre
The biggest piece of advice I would give to prospective students is to be open to new things. While studying at Strathclyde some of the best experiences I had were the ones I never expected I would end up doing.
Business Enterprise
The Strathclyde Student Pledge
The entire Strathclyde community is fully committed to ensuring and delivering to you the highest quality learning and student experience and we are very much looking forward to welcoming you on campus in the near future.
Read our Student PledgeCampus life 2020/21
We're planning for the return to campus and we want to ensure you'll have an excellent student experience, whether you're a returning student or a new student joining us this autumn.
Find out more about our plansScholarships, fees & funding
Scholarships
We've a wide range of scholarships across subjects within science, engineering, humanities and business.
Search our scholarshipsFees & funding
There are lots of ways to fund your time at Strathclyde. Find out more about fees and funding opportunities.
Find out about fees & fundingCovid-19 Hardship Fund
The University and Strath Union Student Support have launched a joint Covid-19 Hardship Fund to assist students who are facing hardship as a result of the current pandemic.
Apply for the Covid-19 Hardship Fund
Vertically Integrated Projects for Sustainable Development
Our Vertically Integrated Projects for Sustainable Development programme is the first of its kind in the UK and offers students a unique opportunity.
- work in project teams with academics, postgraduate researchers & undergraduates
- contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals
- earn credits towards your degree
Further information
Thinking of studying at Strathclyde? Download a copy of our latest undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses.
Clearing is the process where you can apply for courses that still have places available. Find out more.
We want to increase opportunities for people from every background. Learn more about widening access at Strathclyde.
All students need to register with us each year whether you are a new or continuing student. Find out how to register.
Bringing learning to life for over 4,000 people every year. Join us and start your learning adventure today.
Welcome to our brand new state-of-the-art gym!
Our undergraduate open days give you a great opportunity to meet some of our current students and staff to hear about life and study at Strathclyde.
Read a statement from Professor Sir Jim McDonald, Principal and Vice-Chancellor.