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The Place of Useful Learning
Founded in 1796 as 'A Place of Useful Learning', we're a leading technological University with around 30,000 students from more than 140 nations.
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 the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012 and 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.
Study options
Undergraduate
Find out all you need to know about bachelors and integrated masters degrees. Choose from over 200 courses.
Postgraduate taught
Continue your journey with our range of masters, and postgraduate diplomas and certificates.
Postgraduate research
Find out more about Strathclyde Doctoral School, our research degrees and PhD studentship opportunities.
Strathclyde Online
Flexible study with Strathclyde Online Learning's undergraduate and Masters courses.
University of Strathclyde, Bahrain
We're growing our academic community in Bahrain by offering eight undergraduate programmes from September 2024. Based in the Bahrain Bay, the University of Strathclyde, Bahrain will bring the distinctive approach to academic excellence and world-class research that Strathclyde is known for.
Student life at Strathclyde
Why Strathclyde?
We've an international reputation for teaching excellence, while Glasgow's a welcoming environment in which to live.
#Strathlife
With 30,000 students from over 140+ countries, we're a vibrant multicultural community. Find out about #Strathlife.
Accommodation
Find out more about accommodation on campus.
Study abroad
Strathclyde offers many opportunities for our students to study abroad with partner universities across the globe.
Our campus
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.
Disability & Wellbeing Service
We offer a broad range of support to students with any disability, mental health and wellbeing related needs.
Visiting opportunities
The best way to find out more about our campus and student life is by experiencing it for yourself. There are numerous ways to come and get a taste of what life is like at Strathclyde including Open Days, Virtual Visits and Campus Tours.
The University of Strathclyde is located in the heart of Glasgow, making student life rather exuberant. Glasgow is a city with so much embedded culture and social diversity that it makes it easier for you to make new friends and talk to people from various backgrounds.
MSc Finance & Management
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.
International students
We've a thriving international community with students coming here to study from over 140 countries across the world. Find out all you need to know about studying in Glasgow at Strathclyde and hear from students about their experiences.
University 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 university preparation programmes. These programmes include Undergraduate Foundation Programme, International Year Two and Pre-Masters programmes.
How we prepare you for life after uni
There are so many ways you can enhance your employability at Strathclyde.
Find out how we equip our students with the knowledge and adaptability to thrive in today's evolving world and explore employability opportunities using the button below.
Scholarships, fees & funding
Scholarships
We've a wide range of scholarships across subjects within science, engineering, humanities and business.
Fees & funding
There are lots of ways to fund your time at Strathclyde. Find out more about fees and funding opportunities.
Information for Ukrainian nationals
The Scottish Government has recently published changes to the rules about who qualifies to be treated as a “home” student for Student Support and University fees.
The University welcomes the changes for Ukrainian nationals. These changes recognise the challenges facing people fleeing conflict and the role that Higher Education can play in helping people build their lives in Scotland.
Further information
Prospectus
Thinking of studying at Strathclyde? Download a copy of our latest undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses.
UCAS Clearing
Clearing is the process where you can apply for courses that still have places available. Find out more.
Widening access
We want to increase opportunities for people from every background. Learn more about widening access at Strathclyde.
Registration
All students need to register with us each year whether you are a new or continuing student. Find out how to register.
Centre for Lifelong Learning
Bringing learning to life for over 4,000 people every year. Join us and start your learning adventure today.
Join now - Strathclyde Sport
Welcome to our state-of-the-art gym.
Open Days
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.
Safe360°
Unacceptable behaviour has no place at Strathclyde; Safe360° means incorporating safety in every area of University life.
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