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PERFORMANCE

Sunday Times ranking 22= (31)

Student satisfaction 80.5%
Head teacher ranking 32 (23)
Peer ranking 19 (19)
Research quality 64.7%
A-level/Higher points 407
Unemployment 5.4%
Firsts and 2:1s 72.7%
Student/staff ratio 13.2:1
Dropout rate 13.9% (8.5%)
World ranking 73

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• The Times University Guide table

VITAL STATISTICS

Undergraduates 14,722 (3,917)
Postgraduates 2,989 (2,105)
Teaching staff 1,173
Applications/places 23,469/4,362; 5.4:1 (+13.4%)
Clearing entry 3.8%
Live in 20% (100%) £69-£125
Bursaries 9%: £315
Scholarships 50: £1,000

SOCIAL MIX

EU/overseas 8%/5%
Mature 16.4%
State school 87.9%
Lowest social classes 22.5%

Tradition and innovation go hand in hand at the University of Glasgow. Founded in 1451, it boasts more listed buildings than any other UK university, and is among the oldest.

Some 558 years after it welcomed its first students, continuing investment to the tune of at least £65m a year ensures the institution, which was our Scottish University of the Year in 2007 and is runner-up this year, remains top dog when it comes to facilities. The Small Animal hospital and Large Animal Holding Building opened this summer, with a focus on a holistic approach to treating animals. They are part of the veterinary school based on Garscube estate, three miles from the main city campus. A third, in Dumfries, is set in 85 acres of parkland and gardens.

As a member of the Russell Group, Glasgow’s research profile is among the best in the UK and success in the research assessment exercise has boosted it in our league table.

Ranking 14th in the UK in the national student survey has helped, too, putting Glasgow as close to the top of the rankings for student satisfaction as Edinburgh is to the bottom. Every year 50 high-achieving new entrants who may face hardship are granted a talent scholarship of £1,000 for each year of study.

With the city hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games, you’d expect Glasgow to be home to some excellent sports amenities, and it doesn’t disappoint. The university ranked among the top quarter of UK institutions in the most recent British Universities & Colleges Sport championships, and its own facilities include a heated pool, fitness studio, free weights areas, squash courts, games hall, all-weather pitches, tennis courts and a cricket oval.

STUDENT VIEW

Chris Jubb, students’ union president:

First impressions The west end of Glasgow will amaze you, it’s like something out of Harry Potter.
Worst feature May and June are the best months for sunshine, but we are stuck in the library studying for exams.
Facilities Glasgow offers everything that you would want to do.
Deal clincher It’s the people of Glasgow, they are warm and welcoming.

Rated excellent (20)
Cellular and molecular biology; chemistry; classics and ancient history; computer studies; English; European languages (German, Spanish and Slavonic languages and literature); French studies; geography; geology; history; law; medicine; organismal biology; philosophy; physics; psychology; social policy; sociology; theology and religious studies; veterinary medicine.

Student satisfaction
History and Archaeology 87.8; Human and Social Geography 86.7; Mechanically-based Engineering 85.6; Computer Science 84.6; Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology 84.6; Other Creative Arts 84; Physical Science 83.7; Biology and related Sciences 83.6; European Languages and Area studies 83.3; Mathematical Sciences 83; Initial Teacher Training 83; Other Languages and Area studies 82.7; Finance and Accounting 82.3; Physical Geography and Environmental Science 82; English-based studies 82; Medical Science and Pharmacy 81.9; Psychology 81.3; Philosophy, Theology and Religious studies 81.2; Art and Design 80.9; Nursing 80.6; Politics 79.5; Sports Science 79.4; Economics 77.9; Business 77.1; Electronic and Electrical Engineering 76.8; Law 76.7; Social Work 76.1; Management 75.7; Medicine and Dentistry 75; Veterinary Sciences 74.4; Performing Arts 73.9; Civil, Chemical and other Engineering 61.5

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