Language of instruction
Limited places available. Unlikely to be available as a second or third preference.
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world! Today, Glasgow is among the world’s Top 100 universities and has been named Scottish University of the Year.
Glasgow is the UK’s fourth-largest city and one of the world’s top student destinations. The city has loads to offer; a wealth of cultural attractions, impressive architecture, fantastic shopping and a year-round programme of world-class events.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 (Spring) | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 (Autumn) | September–December |
Guides and additional information
Glasgow has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:
Campuses
University of Glasgow has 2 campuses open to exchange. Students cannot choose courses across the two campuses.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Student testimonials
- B Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Hons)Semester 2, 2024
I would say this is the best experience of your life
- B Commerce / Laws (Honours)Semester 2, 2022
The exchange program enabled me to experience an entirely separate chapter of my university life.
- B Mechanical/Aerospace EngineeringSemester 2, 2019
I believe it will now be far easier for me to pursue employment and postgraduate degrees in Europe which is a future goal of mine.
Full-time study load
60 credits at the University of Glasgow is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5 to study at Glasgow.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. You can choose courses from any of the faculties which are open to exchange students, however, there are numerous course restrictions outlined below.
Semester Restrictions
Students wishing to study for a full year must commence their exchange in UQ Semester 2.
Exchange Students attending in Semester 1 only are not permitted to take level 3 and 4 Computing Science, Maths or Statistics courses.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search Glasgow's course catalogue.
Ensure you search for the correct level of courses - see "Additional Academic Information" below for more detail.
UQ Credit Precedent Database
The first step is to review the host university's most recent course catalogue and identify the courses available to exchange students in the semester you plan to attend (e.g. Fall/Spring or Semester 1/Semester 2).
Once you have identified suitable courses, you can search the Credit Precedent Database (CPD) to check whether any of those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
Please note:
- Always use the host university course catalogue to identify available courses. The CPD should only be used to check whether those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
- The CPD is a guide only and does not represent the full or current range of courses available at a host institution.
- Previous credit assessments may have expired or no longer reflect the current course content.
- Courses that do not appear in the CPD can still be considered for UQ credit through the Study Plan assessment process.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
The University of Glasgow has a number of undergraduate residences. As of November 2022, due to a housing shortage in Glasgow and increased requests for campus accommodation, Glasgow residence accommodation is not guaranteed.
Cost of living
In their cost-of-living guide, the University of Glasgow aims to give a good idea of average expenses students can expect to face while on exchange in Glasgow.
The Which? Student Budget Calculator is also a useful tool to help you create a budget and manage your finances while studying in the UK.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students studying at the University of Glasgow can apply for a scholarship through BUTEX. BUTEX offers a number of £500 scholarships to students studying on exchange at member institutions.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Non-EEA students who hold a visa of more than 6 months are required to pay a contribution to the cost of healthcare for the full duration of that visa. This is called the Immigration Healthcare Surcharge (IHS) and is paid as part of the visa application process. Students studying for less than 6 months are not required to pay the IHS.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Glasgow provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the British High Commission for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October