Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland – is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London.  With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, our partnerships with employers help students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

Employability

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we are the top university in Scotland for students in employment and/or further study within 15 months of graduating at 92% – with 78% of graduates in highly skilled occupations (HESA 2025). 

Named UK Modern University of the Year for Graduate Jobs in the latest Daily Mail University Guide, we have risen to become one of the top 50 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Times and Sunday Times University Guide, and the Guardian's latest guide. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three of these guides.  

Research

The University’s globally recognised researchers regularly advise governments, industry and international bodies on policy development and delivering impact. We are unsurpassed by any other Scottish modern university for the level of research (72%) considered to be world leading or internationally excellent.

Global partnerships

Our close partnerships range from the Scottish Government, Public Health Scotland and NHS Scotland to the Chambers of Commerce and Scottish Women in Technology.  We have transnational partnerships in China, Oman, Nepal, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius and South Africa.  

Our success as a globally connected University is demonstrated by the number of international students studying at our UK campuses. We achieved excellent results in the latest International Student Barometer, with 95% satisfaction ratings for the learning experience and arrival experience, and 93% rating for happiness at Glasgow Caledonian.