University of Strathclyde
- Country United Kingdom
- Founded In 1796
- University Type Public
- Total Students 3393+
- Phone Number +41415524400
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code G1 1XQ
- Website www.strath.ac.uk
- International Students 3393
- Size of Campus 0
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The University of Strathclyde is a public research university located in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded in 1796 as the Andersonian Institute, it is Glasgow's second-oldest university, having received its royal charter in 1964 as the first technological university in the United Kingdom. Taking its name from the historic Kingdom of Strathclyde, it is Scotland's third-largest university by number of students, with students and staff from over 100 countries.The institution was named University of the Year 2012 by Times Higher Education and again in 2019, becoming the first university to receive this award twice. The annual income of the institution for 2019–20 was £334.8 million of which £81.2 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £298.8 million.
There are around 21,210 undergraduate students out of which almost 4,000 are mature students who start their studies after gaining experience in the workplace, and almost 16% are overseas students from more than 100 countries around the world. Around 7,000 students are undertaking postgraduate studies at Strathclyde.
The university currently consists of four main faculties categorised based on subjects and academic fields that they deal with and each faculty is sub divided into several departments which deal with specific academic and research areas. They are:
Faculty of Engineering
Humanities & Social Sciences
Faculty of Science
Strathclyde Business School
The university is ranked in the top ten universities in Britain in the subject Politics according to the Complete University Guide 2022.The university also ranked second in 2019 on social policy and administration in the national ranking according to The Guardian. Times Higher Education (THE) placed History at Strathclyde 9th for research intensity in a field of 83 UK universities after the last REF.
The university is highly ranked among the top 10 in the UK in various subjects according to the Complete University Guide 2019, namely being 1st for Accounting & Finance; 1st for Social Policy; 1st for Aural & Oral Sciences; 1st for Communication & Media Studies; 1st for Pharmacology and Pharmacy; 1st for Medical Technology; 1st for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism; 2nd for Marketing; 2nd for Forensic Science; 5th for Architecture; 5th for English; 6th for Business & Management Studies; 6th for Electrical & Electronic Engineering; 7th for Chemical Engineering; 8th for Civil Engineering; 8th for General Engineering and 9th for Mechanical Engineering.
Yearly Hostel | Meal Expenses
Location
Programs
All Courses offered
BA Accounting & Marketing with Work Placement
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
48 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
GBP 16400
Exams Accepted
IELTS, PTE
MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
60 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
GBP 22400
Exams Accepted
IELTS, PTE
MSci Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
60 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
GBP 21150
Exams Accepted
IELTS, PTE
Msci Biochemistry with Work Placement
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
60 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
GBP 21150
Exams Accepted
IELTS, PTE
MEng Biomedical Engineering
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
60 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
GBP 23050
Exams Accepted
IELTS, PTE
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Ranking
Ranking | From | Year | Type |
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31 | Webometrics United Kingdom National Ranking |
Accerediations
Accomodation
On campus accommodation
Available
- University provides accommodation to both undergraduate and gradute students
- All Haals of Residence are self-catering
- For all residences rent includes, personal possessions insurance, gas and electricity plus cleaning once a week
- Each kitchen has a: Cooker with electric hob, Microwave, Fridge-freezer, Sink, Kettle, Toaster, Toasted sandwich maker, Mop and bucket, Brush and shovel and Kitchen bin
- A 'watched' CCTV system beamed back to University Security Control provides an extra level of security to hall residents
Accomodation Website:
http://www.strath.ac.uk/accommodation/Placement
Recruiting Companies
Samsung | Eaton Ltd | BBC | Emerson Electric | AIRBUS GERMANY | Schlumberger | Amazon.com | ABB | Adidas
Average Salary
BSc (Honours) Software Engineering: Pound 24750
BSc Physics: Pound 16000
MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering: Pound 27000
BEng Electronic & Electrical Engineering: Pound 29000
MSc Civil Engineering (with optional specialist streams): Pound 23500
Placement Services : Available for some courses