Glasgow Caledonian University
Strengths
Glasgow Caledonian University is located in the heart of Glasgow, a dynamic, cosmopolitan city in the west of Scotland.
The University’s commitment to social innovation is reflected and inspired by its motto, “For the Common Good”, and is shared by students and staff at all levels, not to mention the University’s Chancellor, musician and activist Annie Lennox, and Nobel Laureate and Chancellor Emeritus Professor Muhammad Yunus. The university is accredited.
Major, Academics
Courses https://www.gcu.ac.uk/currentstudents/essentials/modules
Exchange students can choose modules from a specific list that will be sent to them with their application information.
All the University’s undergraduate modules are 20 SCOTCAT credits, equivalent to 10 ECTS credits.
1 trimester: 3 modules = 60 SCOTCAT credits/30 ECTS credits
Campus
Students will be invited to an international orientation week during which they can meet other exchange students, familiarize themselves with the campus and discover the university’s various clubs and societies.
New2GCU aims to support new arrivals by offering a welcome program for students, rich in social activities, as well as a global mentoring system that pairs new international students with local GCU students.
You will have access to:
– a Learning Development Centre, offering help with academic writing and advice on study techniques
– A campus gym
– career consulting services
To discover
A mix of industrial and sophisticated, Scotland’s largest city has evolved over the last two decades to become one of Britain’s most fascinating metropolises.
The city is packed with stylish bars, upmarket restaurants, lively clubs and boasts one of the UK’s best live music scenes. The combination of this hustle and bustle with the legendary friendliness of its inhabitants is captivating.
Glasgow Necropolis (inspired by Père-Lachaise in Paris, this Victorian garden cemetery is the final resting place of the 50,000 people buried there); the Riverside Museum, architect Zaha Hadid’s first major public building in the UK, stands on the site of a former shipyard and tells the story of transport in Glasgow and Scotland; Glasgow’s St. Mungo’s Cathedral; the architecture of The Lighthouse; or browsing at The Barras market.
Good to know
Glasgow is a very walkable city, especially the city center, so you can easily explore it on foot while admiring the beautiful buildings and architecture around you – just remember to “look up” when you’re in the city.
Glasgow is home to a fantastic bike rental system, operated by OVO BikesVisit the OVO Bikes web site to find out how it works.
For ideas of the best cycling routes in and around the city,visit the Sustrans website.
What's going on?
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Eligibility
Score TOEFL required: 550
ICD PGE
Documents required
Resume (in English)
Transcript of records
ID Document
Cover letter (in English)
Additional documents will be requested according to the destination
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : mid-September
End of lectures and exams : end of January
SPRING
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : end of January
End of lectures and exams : mid-May
more information:https://www.gcu.ac.uk/currentstudents/essentials/timetable/calendar
Procedures
Passport valid for six months after your return date.
European Health Insurance Card
The GCU has a dedicated team (Visa Immigration Support and Advice Team – V.I.S.A) which offers help and advice to all foreign students.
If your application is successful, you will receive visa advice tailored to your personal situation, as well as a covering letter to help you enter the UK for your studies. If you are French, you don’t need a VISA for a study stay of less than 6 months.
For students coming from outside of the EU, you must proceed to a visa request. https://www.gcu.ac.uk/currentstudents/support/international
Accommodation
At GCU, on-campus housing is available at Caledonian Court. If you would like to apply, please submit an application directly to the exchange office. The application form will be sent to students once they have been accepted.
Please note that due to high demand, we cannot guarantee that all students will be offered accommodation.
You can also find information on off-campus accommodation on the private accommodation on the web page.
