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What the University of Glasgow has to offer
• One of the oldest and largest universities in Britain, founded in 1451
• Located in a vibrant urban environment with active subcultures in music, art and leisure
• Has been ranked the number-one university in Scotland and among the top 20 universities in the U.K.
• An easygoing, friendly environment
• One of the oldest and most extensive libraries in Europe
• Student organizations offer a wide range of entertainment and recreational facilities, including discos, coffee bars, restaurants and bars
• Great athletic facilities available for everything from golf and tennis to ice skating, skiing and mountaineering

Housing
• Housing ranges from large and small residence halls to student houses and student flats
• Most housing is within a mile of the campus, although some requires a bus commute
• Students prepare their own meals or purchase them in cafeterias on campus

Academics
• Study available in 120 departments in seven faculties: arts; biomedical and life sciences; education; engineering; information and mathematical sciences; physical sciences; and law, business and social sciences
• The Departments of Scottish Literature and Scottish History collaborate on a special course for visiting students interested in Scottish culture
• A service learning option combines upper-level academic study with volunteer service in a welfare agency in Glasgow
• Students may take a fine arts studio course at the prestigious Glasgow School of Art
• Students may take a special course called Bagpipes: History, Repertoire and Performance at the National Piping Centre
• Students take two to five courses per semester, depending on individual course weight

Top departments
• Performing arts
• Communications
• Theatre, television
• Sociology