University of Glasgow (Scotland)
The Program
A unique opportunity to study abroad at one of Europe’s oldest Universities in Scotland’s largest city!
The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451, which makes it the fourth-oldest in the English-speaking world. Today, it is a major research university that scored in the top 1% of a recent Times Higher Education World University Rankings. It also ranked sixth in the United Kingdom for international student satisfaction. It has an undergraduate population of approximately 16,500, attracting overseas students from over 100 countries. As a student at the University of Glasgow, you’ll have dozens of clubs to choose from, as well as two student centers and an indoor sports complex.
Program Location
United Kingdom
Glasgow
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and typically its liveliest, with thriving music (Franz Ferdinand are Glaswegians) and arts scenes. The latter is centered on the Glasgow School of Art, one of several buildings in the city designed by the great Glaswegian architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is among Britain’s most popular attractions, but only one of the city’s cultural highlights. Glasgow is a lively, friendly city, but it’s also small enough to allow for easy getaways. Edinburgh, the Scottish capital, is less than an hour away by train, while tranquil Loch Lomond is closer still.
Academics
In order to have an idea of what classes are available, you should visit the University of Glasgow website.
When looking for courses, be sure that you are looking at courses for undergraduate students only and that you are looking at classes in the correct term of study. Make sure that your course is not a “Full Session” course, if you only plan to study abroad for a single semester.
In addition to regular university courses, Glasgow offers several specialized programs: Functional Anatomy for Pre-Med/Pre-Health students (*
You will need to be sure that you are registered as a full time student according to Glasgow and Rutgers University. That means that you will take 60 Glasgow credits or 15 Rutgers credits per semester. The credit translation system between the University of Glasgow and Rutgers University is 4:1, meaning a 20-credit course at Glasgow will be a 5-credit course on your Rutgers University transcript. It is not possible to take classes as not-for-credit or pass/fail.
For information about Study Abroad credit transfer, registration, and transcripts please visit the Academics section of our website
Housing and Meals
Students are normally housed in university residence halls in single or en-suite rooms with private or shared baths. There are no “American-only” residences. Accommodations are located on or near campus. Your particular placement is made entirely at the discretion of the University of Glasgow. You may choose between housing that includes a meal plan (catered housing), or housing that provides kitchen space in which you can cook your own meals (self-catered housing).
You should not count on being able to stay in your room during official university breaks. You will need to visit Glasgow Accommodations office upon your arrival in order to reserve space during university breaks. You may be charged a fee per day for using rooms during the breaks. You may also be asked to change rooms during the breaks so that repairs can be done.
For more information on the accommodations, please visit the University of Glasgow website.
Financial Information
Program Costs
| NJ Residents | Non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Cost | $17,000 | $20,900 |
Program Cost includes:
• Tuition
• UK Excursion
• Administrative Fees
• Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,800 |
| Meals | $2,800 |
| Housing(average: cost will vary by accommodation type) | $3,965 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $250 |
| Local Transportation | $300 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,000 |
| Total | $10,115.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket and visa costs, while some of these expenses, such as meals and local transportation, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Program Costs
| NJ Residents | Non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Cost | $17,000 | $20,900 |
Program Cost includes:
• Tuition
• UK Excursion
• Administrative Fees
• Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,800 |
| Meals | $2,800 |
| Housing(average: cost will vary by accommodation type) | $3,965 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $250 |
| Local Transportation | $300 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,000 |
| Total | $10,115.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket and visa costs, while some of these expenses, such as meals and local transportation, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Scholarships
Student Spotlight
"The motto of Glasgow is, “People Make Glasgow” and in my five months here, I have found that statement to be undeniably true. The warmth, kindness, and hilarity of the Glaswegians and the friends I have made have made Glasgow home. When I first arrived, I did not expect Glasgow would become a second home to me and as I only have a few days left here, it is hard to believe my time is coming to an end. I remember the fear and excitement of being in a new city when I first arrived. Perhaps my biggest fear upon arriving was the prospect of making new friends and getting along with my flatmates. However, my four flatmates and I soon realized we are all massive fans of the Broadway show Hamilton and became fast friends."