The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451 and is Scotland's second oldest university. With more than 16,000 students, it is one of Britain's largest and most comprehensive universities.

What is unique about this program?

Visiting students at the University of Glasgow may choose almost any class from those listed in the Undergraduate Catalog. The classes chosen can be in a variety of subjects or in one subject area.   Visiting students who are hoping to take more advanced classes at the 3rd or 4th year level will need to meet any required prerequisites for those courses.  Students should only be taking advanced courses in subject areas that align with your major at Cornell.

Student life at Glasgow is like the city itself, easygoing and friendly. Many students with widely varied backgrounds and interests ensure that something is always going on socially. There are four major student bodies ? a representative council, two unions, and an athletic club with 42 different sports sections which cover everything from individual fitness to intramural and varsity teams.

What is unique about Glasgow?

With a wealth of cultural attractions, impressive architecture, fantastic shopping and a year-round program of world-class events, it is easy to understand why Glasgow is firmly established as one of Europe’s most exciting destinations. As the UK’s fourth-largest city and one of the world’s top student destinations, Glasgow has loads to offer you. 

It’s easy to travel around Glasgow, whether you choose to walk, take the bus or use the subway. Our subway system is the third oldest in the world and is known locally as ‘the Clockwork Orange’. It connects our main campus in the West End to the city center in under 10 minutes.

Read more about student life in Glasgow here!

How do I choose among programs?

• See the Office of Global Learning’s “Selecting a Program” page for information on program types and considerations
• Use the search features on the Experience Cornell  Opportunities page to filter for programs approved by your college, and by particular subject areas
• Go to the “Get Advice” page for information on drop-in advising hours, scheduling an advising appointment, returned student contacts, and college advisors for study abroad
• Find out about upcoming events, check out FAQs, and read stories from returned study abroad students

How do I apply?

Applying to study abroad is a two-step process. You may complete both steps simultaneously, but the Cornell approval process must be complete before your program advisor in the Office of Global Learning can submit any approval or nomination to the program.

1. For Cornell Approval, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are approved by the Office of Global Learning on a rolling basis until the application deadline listed on this page.
2. For Program Admission, complete an external application directly on the program’s webpage, using the link in the “Snapshot” section. (Note: This deadline may be in advance of the general Cornell deadline for approval. Many programs fill by rolling admission.)