r/GlasgowUni

I'm a rising American senior, and UofG has been my top uni for a while. For context I'm applying to a couple other unis in Scotland, Ireland, and Netherlands.
In terms of experience as an international student at Glasgow I've seen a mixed bag of reviews. Some people say it's incredible, and others say that they're treated as cash cows by the school and that UofG is super cliquey. It's made me have my doubts, but I'm also thinking that I won't be able to find single uni where there aren't some terrible reviews. Any thoughts? I'm most worried about the cash cow part lol

Hi everyone! I’m an incoming exchange student from Canada this fall and I was wondering if it was easy to meet others on exchange there and becoming friends with locals? Also does anyone have any tips once I’m there for making friends?

Hey guys,

I just got accepted to UofG, and I was really pleasantly surprised that they asked about learning differences during the application process. My home university didn't really pay much attention to that, so it was nice to see.

I was wondering if the university actually provides support for students with dyslexia, like me. If so, what kind of accommodations or support measures are usually available?

Thanks in advance!

A soon-to-be fellow student :)

Hey everyone! I recently received offers for the MSc Business Analytics programme at the University of Glasgow and Newcastle University, and I’m feeling quite confused about which one to choose.

For some context: I’m a South Asian woman in my mid-20s, and I’ve never lived alone before. I can also struggle with anxiety at times, so I’d ideally like to study somewhere that feels safe, supportive, and student-friendly. I also occasionally get hives during high fevers/allergic reactions, so having access to support or healthcare nearby is important to me.

While researching the University of Glasgow online, I came across a few concerning posts/comments mentioning things like lack of student support, lecturers not being very approachable, safety concerns in the city, and the university being overly profit-focused. I even saw some people claiming that many of the positive reviews online are not genuine, which honestly made me anxious.

I’d really appreciate hearing from current students or alumni about the actual ground reality:

How supportive is the university really?

How safe does Glasgow feel for international students, especially women?

Are staff/lecturers approachable if you’re struggling academically or personally?

What has your overall experience genuinely been like?

I’d especially love to hear from international students or anyone who moved there alone for postgraduate study.
Thank you so much!

I'm an international student joining the September intake for the MSc Integrative Neuroscience / Brain Sciences programme. I'm really excited, but I'm also a bit worried about some of the course modules.

My background is in medical sciences (B.Sc. Neuro Electrophysiology), so I have no prior experience with Python, R/RStudio, or statistics. I understand these are important parts of neuroscience research, and I'd like to prepare before the course begins.

Could anyone recommend:

Good beginner-friendly resources for learning Python, R/RStudio, and basic statistics?

Any topics I should focus on before the programme starts?

Any free online courses, YouTube channels, or books that helped you?

If there are any current students or alumni from this MSc programme, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience. How challenging were these modules for someone without a programming background? Any tips for succeeding in the course would be incredibly helpful.

Thank you in advance—I really appreciate any advice!

Hey guys!

🏠 I am looking for female flatmate ASAP
Looking for a female flatmate to share a great West End flat 5 mins from Partick station. I’m a quiet, neurodivergent creative living with one cat, looking for a compassionate friend rather than just a co-tenant. The home is a peaceful, party-free, and sober/highly temperate space. Rent is £625 (deposit £937.50, bills approx. £145 including council tax). Must be LGBTQ+ and migrant friendly, and comfortable sharing the main bathroom due to my sensory needs. Send a message if this sounds like a good fit for you!

So as the title says... I got accepted into UoG!

I'll be studying MSc Integrative Neuroscience - anyone else due to start this September? I'll be visiting Glasgow sometime this month (the dreaded flat hunt begins) so i'm always down to meet anyone for coffee or something before the academic year starts 😄

Back in the December exam diet, I made a huge mistake by filing an EC for almost all my courses because I was not doing well. It was a dumb decision, but I genuinely had no idea that once an EC is accepted, you are forced to resit either way.

Since then, I’ve been on a journey trying to avoid most of my resits, and it’s not going well. I was able to avoid some, but I still have one Economics course that is just 10 credits.

I’m in my second year progressing into third year, and I’m not continuing into Economics Honours. No one is giving me a clear answer on the consequences if I don’t sit the resit.

I am genuinely unable to sit and resit this course this summer. I’m really afraid I won’t be able to progress into third year. My parents think I passed all my courses; if I had really failed, I would have told them. But the reality is that I filed an EC, and I regret it a lot, and now I have to resit.

I genuinely believe I passed not with a great mark, but I did enough to pass. I honestly don’t know what to do now.

Does anyone know if the summer resit exams are the same question as the original paper? I missed an exam and have a valid EC, but obviously I have no idea what the question will be.
Wouldn’t the students who are resitting and have already seen the question have an advantage if it’s exactly the same as the sem 2? (Context, I’m MSc)

I'm an international student from India and I just got into university of Glasgow for a bachelor's in computing science. If anybody is studying at Glasgow or graduated from Glasgow or even living in that area could you please share tips and advice for me...Also any advice regarding choosing dorms,catering,packing for the climate etc would be greatly appreciated.
Super excited to start this new journey...

I'm a 22F international student and looking into accommodations for the 2026-27 school year.

All the info is a tad overwhelming - I'm thinking maybe Thurson? I want something close to campus with an ensuite since I like to have my own space/keep things clean. Any recs for buildings or room types?

From past experiences in uni, there's usually a few dorms known for being gross/having roaches/plumbing problems, so I was wondering if there are any at Glasgow that students might avoid for those reasons? Also, do students dispose of trash in indoor/outdoor dumpsters or is there a pick up day like in the US?

Hi everyone, I’ve lost my University of Glasgow student card for the first time. Can I go directly to the Fraser Building to get a replacement? Is the first replacement free, or will I need to pay a fee?Thanks！

Hey everyone!

I just wanted to ask about the academic rigor at U of G. I’m coming to do my MSc in Cyber Security. I heard the grading system is pretty brutal. Any advice for someone aiming for distinction?

Hello everyone!

Canadian student who’s super hyped to be studying at the UofG this autumn! I just wanted to reach out for advice on single semester student accommodations because it seems like the university has had a significant amount of interest this year—starting to get worried about not getting a university accommodations offer.

I applied for accommodations with the university back in April (with an unconditional offer) but decided to reach out yesterday because I hadn’t heard anything. Below is the response:

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Thank you for your email.

We can only consider your application if we still have vacancies closer to the start of session.  However we have received a high volume of applications from full year students.
 
We would therefore advise you to try source accommodation in the private market.  Please see link to SRC Advice Centre who can assist students in finding private accommodation.
 
https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/advice/accommodation/
 
Regards
Accommodation Services
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I’ve seen elsewhere online that offers can be particularly late. However I think it would better to cut my losses and start looking for other options rather than stressing all the way up until September. While I’m aware that only being in Glasgow for a single semester makes finding something more difficult, any advice would be appreciated! Whether it’s private student housing, apps to find roommates, advice on finding available sublets, anything would be super helpful with research! 🤗 Tysm!

Hi everyone!

I'm a Taiwanese student currently studying at a university in Japan, and I'll be coming to the University of Glasgow as an exchange student this September.

I'm really excited, but I also have a few questions about life in Glasgow.

• What's the city like overall? (People, atmosphere, safety, etc.)
• How's the weather really? Is it as rainy as everyone says?
• What's student life at the University of Glasgow like? Is it easy to make friends?
• Has anyone here been an exchange student at UofG? I'd love to hear about your experience!
• I'll most likely be staying at Murano Street Student Village. If you've lived there, what was it like? Any tips or things I should know?

I'll only be there for one semester, so I really want to make the most of my time in Glasgow. I'd also love recommendations for places to visit, food to try, or anything you think I shouldn't miss.

Thanks in advance! 😊

Also, if anyone would like to meet up or grab a coffee once I arrive, I'd be happy to meet fellow students and locals!

Hey guys, I just finished second year Chemistry and I barely made it into honours. I needed a C3 in 2 of my chemistry courses and I got a B2 and a C2.

One of the courses I scraaaaped by with that C2. I was losing it during exam season as the one I got a C2 on was my last exam of the year and I was really burned out from the previous exams.

Have any of you turned it around in third year and managed to do better after burning out the end of second year? I’m trying to study my 3rd year past papers to kind of prepare for next year.

I just wonder if anybody turned it around successfully and how you managed to do it? I’m not doing badly per se but I’m burning out a little more with each year that goes by (as I assume is similar for most of us).

I am going to pursue postgraduate studies and would like suggestions for accommodation. I prefer ensuite facilities.

Do you have any comments on Thurso Street (Unite) and Firhill Court? Thank you so much.