University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is a public research university in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded by papal bull in 1451, it is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland’s four ancient universities.
Research Focus & Expertise
The University of Glasgow is highly regarded for its research contributions to medicine, public health, and social science. Its Institute of Health and Wellbeing focuses on improving global health outcomes and tackling social inequalities. In addition to robust medical and veterinary science programs, the university’s work in environmental sciences addresses climate change through its research in sustainable energy and ecosystem management. Glasgow’s humanities and social science research is also notable, with projects that examine historical, economic, and political issues that shape modern society, making it a key institution for impactful, interdisciplinary research.
Academic Profile
- The university is a member of the Russell Group of research-led British universities and was a founding member of the organisation, Universitas 21, an international grouping of universities dedicated to setting worldwide standards for higher education.
- The university currently has fifteen Regius Professorships, more than in any other UK university.
- In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), almost 70% of research carried out at the university was in the top two categories (88% in the top three categories). Eighteen subject areas were rated top ten in the UK, whilst fourteen subject areas were rated the best in Scotland.
- The University of Glasgow has maintained its position amongst the world’s top 100 universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The University has been ranked 87th overall in the 2025 rankings, with noted performance in Research Quality and International Outlook.
- The university is ranked 20th in the world out of 1,400 universities in the QS World Sustainability Rankings.
KEY LINKS
Website: https://www.gla.ac.uk/