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Science and Engineering

Science and Engineering. www.glasgow.ac.uk/colleges/sciencengineering. Scotland. Scotland – the Nation. 1 of 4 unique nations in the UK Scotland’s population is 5 million Scottish Government Diverse and beautiful countryside Hospitable and welcoming people 4 major cities.

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Science and Engineering

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  1. Science and Engineering www.glasgow.ac.uk/colleges/sciencengineering

  2. Scotland

  3. Scotland – the Nation • 1 of 4 unique nations in the UK • Scotland’s population is 5 million • Scottish Government • Diverse and beautiful countryside • Hospitable and welcoming people • 4 major cities Café culture Countryside Glasgow Castles

  4. The Scottish Climate • Moderate: • 24C maximum in summer • About 5C in winter • Sunshine and rain in all seasons • Snow is rare in the city • Long summer days

  5. Main campus The main campus at night Biomedical Centre The University Tower

  6. Why study in Scotland? • Over 500 years of higher education • Internationally recognised and accepted qualifications • Comparably low costs • Very high quality of teaching and research

  7. Great facilities Sport and Recreation facilities • Two large sites, indoor and outdoor • Swimming pool • Fully-equipped gyms • 50+ classes per week • All-weather pitches • 3 tennis courts • Cricket oval Library • Established 1475 • One of Europe’s largest • Over two million items over 9 floors

  8. Student life • Students’ Representative Council • Two student unions • Glasgow University Union (GUU) • Queen Margaret Union (QM) • Clubs and societies • GUSA – Sports Association • Student media • Student volunteering

  9. Sports clubs • Swimming • Skiing & snowboarding • Karate • Cheerleading • Hockey • Ultimate frisbee • Curling • Cricket • Golf • Windsurfing • Boxing • Rugby • and many more…

  10. Clubs and Societies • Over 150 clubs and societies • Cecilian Society • Photography Society • European Geography • Juggling Club • Student Theatre • GU Alchemists’ Society • Computing Society • Astronomy Society • GU Veterinary Medical Association

  11. Student accommodation • 3,300 bed spaces in University owned/managed accommodation • International students guaranteed a place for year of entry • Self-catered • Catered • Residence fees are inclusive of: • heating and lighting • internet access • bedding • group insurance cover for possessions • laundry allowance • on-site warden • free access to SRC minibus campus to halls (evenings during term time)

  12. The City of Glasgow • One of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe • Population around 800,000 • Host of the 2014 Commonwealth Games • A cultural city • free art galleries and museums • home to Scottish Opera, Orchestra, Ballet, Theatre • famous festivals: music, comedy, film, whisky, arts • excellent restaurants, bars and nightclubs • Lonely Planet named Glasgow as one of the world’s top 10 cities in 2008 • UK City of Architecture 1999 • A commercial city • Historically known for shipbuilding and heavy engineering • today: media, creative arts, electronics, financial services, education, bioscience, tourism

  13. Study at Glasgow • Dedicated world class teaching staff; • Great Facilities (e.g. sports centre close to Engineering); • Improve your English whilst you study; • A strong, vibrant overseas community; • Supermarkets and shops • Many overseas restaurants

  14. University of Glasgow - summary • One of the UK's most prestigious universities • International reputation for research and teaching • At or near the top of National and International Student Surveys • One of the top for transferable skills training • Flexibility and choice • Friendly and supportive • A great European city

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