Inspiring people since 1451
Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation.
- James Watt gave power to the industrial revolution.
- Adam Smith laid the foundations of modern economics.
- Ian Donald showed us the first ultrasound image of a foetus.
- Joseph Lister gave us antiseptic in surgery.
- Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered radio pulsars.
Changing the world is not only about making discoveries and creating new technologies. Informed leaders, creative thinkers and bold business minds have honed their skills at Glasgow.
The University of Glasgow belongs to the top 100 universities in the world and the top 20 universities in Europe.
Ranking | Year | Rank (in the world) |
Rank (in Europe) |
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QS World University Rankings | 2020 | 67 | 20 |
Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2019 | 151 | 57 |
Times Higher Education World University Rankings | 2020 | 99 | 36 |