Motto: The Place of Useful Learning
Type: Public
Established: 1796 (Andersonian Institute)
1964 (University Status by Royal Charter
as University of Strathclyde)
Endowment: £36.3 million (2020)[1]
Budget: £334.8 million (2019–20)[1]
Chancellor: The Lord Smith of Kelvin
Principal: Sir Jim McDonald
Convenor of the Court Dame Sue Bruce
Administrative: staff 3,200
Students: 24,330 (2019/20)[2]
Undergraduates: 16,115 (2019/20)[2]
Postgraduates: 8,215 (2019/20)[2]
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
55°51′42.18″N 04°14′30.1194″WCoordinates: 55°51′42.18″N 04°14′30.1194″W
Campus: Urban
The University of Strathclyde is a world-leading technological university located in the heart of Glasgow – one of the UK’s largest cities. With more than 23,000 students from over 100 countries, the University of Strathclyde is a vibrant and welcoming place for students from all backgrounds.For more than 200 years, Strathclyde has been delivering academic excellence through world-class research and teaching, providing students with flexible and innovative learning in preparation for their chosen career path.The University won the Times Higher Education University of the Year prize in 2019 – becoming the first Scottish university to receive the UK-wide award twice. Strathclyde has also been recognised as the Scottish University of the Year 2020 by the Sunday Times Good University Guide, and were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize – the highest national honour awarded to the sector.Each of its four faculties – Science, Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences and Strathclyde Business School – work closely with industry, government and policy-makers, supporting an enviable track record of making technologies and innovation applicable for the benefit of society.
Services for International Students
The International Student Club meets weekly during the academic year and provide an informal forum for students to meet and get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere. Social events are planned, including day and weekend tours, international food evening events, trips to the theatre and music concerts. Weekly international meetings also provide a great opportunity for students to meet and make valuable contacts and friends.Pre-sessional and in-sessional English courses are available and students are also entitled to up to four hours per week of free English language tuition and support. Staff are also available to help with other issues such as visas, employment and accommodation.