The city of Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland with approximately 750,000 people. Named the coolest city in the UK” by the ‘National Geographic Traveler’ in July 2003 and the UK’s favorite tourist city destination” by ‘Condé Nast Traveler’ in 2006, Glasgow is a great place to live and study, with a huge variety of things to see and do and a tremendous reputation for friendliness.

Glasgow is undoubtedly the UK’s best-preserved Victorian city. In 1999, it was voted the European City of Architecture and Design. Also boasting over 70 public parks, Glasgow, 'the Dear Green Place', is a pleasure to stroll around. The City is home to over 20 museums and art galleries which are free of charge, many of which are within easy walking distance of the campus and more than 200 other cultural organizations, including the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the world renowned Citizens Theatre. Visit: www.glasgowmuseums.com

In addition, Glasgow has perhaps the liveliest club, pub and live music scene in the UK outside of London. Bands such as Franz Ferdinand, Oasis, Mogwai and Travis were launched in Glasgow. The city is home to live music venues such as the SECC , Carling Academy, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, and the Barrowlands.

Sport is an important part of the culture in Glasgow. Everyone knows about our enthusiasm for football, but the city has a wealth of sporting facilities to suit all tastes. Glasgow regularly hosts international sporting events. The surrounding countryside offers excellent opportunities for the pursuit of outdoor sports such as sailing, cycling, golf, mountaineering and winter sports. For information about sport in Glasgow and Scotland.

Glasgow’s shopping facilities are renowned as the best in the UK outside of London. Cosmopolitan cafés and restaurants complement the huge number of fashion retailers, designer outlets and speciality shops.

There is a variety of campus accommodation available, some of which is has en-suite bathroom. All new single international students are guaranteed University accommodation on campus, provided their application is received on time. Residences consist of single rooms in self-catering apartments. All rooms in University accommodation have broadband access, social areas and services, such as laundry.

Our Residence Guide is available online for more information: http://www.strath.ac.uk/accommodation/

Students will be offered a single room on a self catering basis in Birkbeck Court apartments on campus. There is a refundable housing deposit that the participant must pay. After completion and return of your housing application you will be sent a housing contract; you should return the 100 pounds deposit with the Housing Contract.

How many students share a room or apartment? 6

How many students share bathroom facilities? 6

Are cooking facilities provided? Yes

Are bed linens provided? Duvet & pillow, but no linens

Are blankets provided? No

Are towels provided? No

Are laundry facilities available? Yes

How far is housing from institution? On campus

Participants prepare their own meals (kitchen utensils are not provided).

The University of Strathclyde recognises the importance of providing a dedicated advisory service for its international students. Our team of International Student Advisers offer pre-arrival information on non-academic matters, plus support and advice throughout your studies, including running the Welcome Programme, social program throughout the year and dealing with questions about immigration issues, registration with the police, medical services, employment, finance and many others. Visit: www.strath.ac.uk/igo

The extensive range of support services provided by the University to international students includes: Student Health Centre, Chaplaincy Centre, Careers Advisory Service, Centre for Academic Practice and Learning Enhancement, The University Library which comprises the Andersonian Library, the Jordanhill Library and three satellite libraries, The Computer Centre, which provides computer and networking facilities.

Healthcare, from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), is free to all international students in Scotland, no matter how long the period of study.

The excellent sports facilities on campus include swimming pools and a sports centre with gymnasia and squash courts which was renovated in summer 2006 to an exceptionally high standard. There are over 200 different sports clubs and societies at the University of Strathclyde to suit all tastes and interests.

Campus facilities

• IT facilities
• Library
• Sports facilities
• Huge range of clubs, sports and volunteering opportunities to join
• Elective courses to help students develop entrepreneurial skills in the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship
• Student’s Union – the biggest and best in Scotland
• Food courts, cafes, bars, restaurants
• Debate evenings
• Careers Service
• Health Service
• Downtown campus
• For more information see www.strathstudents.com
• Also being based in Glasgow, one of the most exciting and friendliest cities in Europe, famous for its vibrant character, stylish shopping and brilliant nightlife. Glasgow is the nation’s sporting capital and home to an outstanding choice of galleries, museums, theatres and live music venues. While Glasgow may be Scotland’s largest and liveliest city, it also boasts kilometres of open green space and is on the doorstep of some of Scotland’s most stunning natural scenery.

Ms. Julie Ramsay

Head of Recruitment: North America

International Office

50 George Street

Glasgow G1 1QE

Scotland, UNITED KINGDOM

Office telephone: 001-44-141-548-2912

Fax: 001-44-141-552-7493

e-mail: julie.ramsay@strath.ac.uk

Website: www.strath.ac.uk/igo