Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a vibrant, innovative and multi-award winning University for the Common Good.
Academic excellence
- Ranked in the world’s top 150 universities in the Times Higher Education’s 200 under 50 league (2017)
- We have academic schools offering high-quality teaching, innovative facilities and specialist areas of study
- We are the largest provider of nursing and midwifery education; have experts in renewables, energy and construction; and we are a leading provider of management, business, law and social science education
Outstanding student experience
Our modern city-centre campus provides an excellent learning environment for more than 20,000 students and 1,600 staff from more than 100 countries. GCU’s friendly campus community offers:
- The award-winning Saltire Centre with large academic library
- 95% of GCU graduates find work or further study within six months of graduation (HESA, Destination of Leavers from Higher Education, 2018).
Applied research
Our world-leading and internationally excellent research addresses societal challenges to help people to build inclusive societies and lead healthy lives in sustainable environments.
- We are top modern university in Scotland by research power (REF 2014)
- Top 10 in the UK for world-leading social work and social policy impact (REF 2014)
- Top 20 in the UK for allied health research (REF 2014) at world-leading and internationally excellent standards
- Leading UK recipient of Erasmus+ research funding to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe
With campuses in Glasgow and London and New York, and partners in Oman, Bangladesh and Africa, we are extending our global impact and engaging in new ways with learners and communities including:
- An award-winning international student experience
- Partner in the African Leadership College Mauritius, home to students from 29 African countries
- Recognised for its commitment to promoting gender equality through the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award
Source : https://www.gcu.ac.uk/theuniversity/
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