University of Strathclyde
Strathclyde students benefit from an innovative and practical educational experience enhanced by its integration with world-class research capabilities, high-quality academic resources and an unparalleled industry engagement programme.
Strathclyde is well known for its strengths in engineering, science, and business. It is ranked in the UK top 20 for Engineering, with both Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering in the top 10. The university is also in the UK top 10 for engineering research (REF) and Strathclyde’s Business School is consistently ranked in the top 10 for Business and Management Studies. The excellence of Strathclyde’s research is evidenced by the university’s performance in the Research Excellence Framework 2021 where almost 90% of its research was rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’.
Located in the heart of Glasgow, students benefit from a dynamic city known for its rich culture, vibrant student life, and strong connections to industries, making it an ideal place to live and study.
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Fast Facts
Location
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Number of students
- 30,000 of which 12,000 international students, representing 140 countries
Faculties
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Science
- Strathclyde Business School
Notable Alumni
- John Logie Baird – Inventor of the television
- David Livingstone – Explorer
- Henry Faulds – Physician and inventor of fingerprint identification
- James Blyth – World’s first electricity-producing wind turbine
- John Giannandrea – Vice President at Google, Head of Google Search
- Sanjay Jha – Chief Executive Officer at Motorola
- Alex Kapranos – Lead Singer of Franz Ferdinand
Key strengths in teaching and research
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy (1st)
- Communication and Media Studies (1st)
- Creative Writing (1st)
- Subjects allied with Medicine (2nd)
- Chemistry and Biological Sciences (3rd)
- Social Policy, Accounting and Finance ad Social Work (4th)
- Politics (5th)
- EEE, Psychology (6th)
- Civil Engineering, Law, Chemical Engineering (7th)
- English, Business, Management, Marketing, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, History (8th)
- Mechanical Engineering (9th)
- Economics, Physics and Astronomy (10th)
* Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Research
90% of the research conducted at the University of Strathclyde is ranked World-Leading or Internationally-Excellent. (Research Excellence Framework, 2021)
Scottish University of the Year
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
For graduate prospects and student experience
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025
Location
The City of Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and the 4th largest in the UK.
Glasgow has been rated one of the top 50 cities in the world* for students and home to the second biggest student population in the UK.
Glasgow is widely regarded as the art and culture hub of Scotland, widely renowned for its culture, museums, art and music scene. As a UNESCO City of Music, Glasgow has one of the best live-music scenes in Britain.
Glasgow is just one hour away from Scotland’s capital Edinburgh and Glasgow’s international airport offers low-cost flights allowing you to explore the rest of Europe.
The Scottish Highlands, where you can find some of the UK’s most spectacular scenery, starts just north of Glasgow.
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Other information
Engineering and Technology
The University of Strathclyde is a UK leader in engineering, consistently ranked in the top 20 in the UK for engineering subjects. It boasts some of the best engineering programs in the country, with Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering both ranked in the top 10 in the UK. Strathclyde’s Faculty of Engineering is home to over 7,000 students and offers state-of-the-art facilities such as the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre and the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre, where students work with cutting-edge technology in robotics, materials science, and advanced manufacturing. The university’s commitment to engineering research is reflected in its position as a top 10 UK university for engineering research (REF), ensuring that students are exposed to the latest innovations and industry practices.
Strathclyde Business School
Strathclyde Business School (SBS) is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for business and management studies and has earned global recognition for its high-quality MBA programs and postgraduate business courses. It is one of the few business schools worldwide to hold triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB—a mark of excellence shared by fewer than 1% of business schools globally. SBS serves over 2,500 postgraduate students from 100+ countries and offers a strong global network with more than 200 industry partners. Students have access to top-tier resources, including the Strathclyde Executive Education Centre, which delivers customised leadership and management development programs for professionals across various sectors.
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Strathclyde’s Department of Biomedical Sciences is at the forefront of healthcare innovation and biotechnology. The Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) is home to more than 250 researchers and focuses on cutting-edge areas like drug discovery, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical sciences. The department’s clinical and research labs provide students with hands-on training in real-world settings, supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Strathclyde’s commitment to life sciences research is evident in its recent investment of £31 million to expand research facilities, with a particular focus on healthcare technologies and bioinformatics. The university’s partnerships with NHS Scotland and industry giants like Pfizer provide invaluable opportunities for students to engage in high-impact research projects that shape the future of healthcare.
Glasgow: A Hub for Innovation and Culture
Studying at Strathclyde means being in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city and a vibrant cultural and business hub. Glasgow is home to over 60,000 students across its universities, making it one of the most student-friendly cities in the UK. Strathclyde itself offers cutting-edge facilities, including the Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC), a £89 million facility that fosters collaboration between academia, industry, and the public sector. TIC supports the development of green technologies, digital innovations, and entrepreneurial ventures, making Strathclyde a leader in sustainability and entrepreneurship.
Scholarships
The University of Strathclyde has various scholarships available for international students, each country may offer different scholarships and/or student loans. For further information please contact the Inova Education team. We are experts in this field and will help you to identify the best option for you.
