About
Established:
1451
The?University of Glasgow?is the?fourth-oldest university?in the?English-speaking world?and one of?Scotland's four?ancient universities. The university was founded in 1451 and is often ranked in the world's top 100 universities in tables compiled by various bodies. In 2013, Glasgow moved to its highest ever position, placing 51st in the world and 9th in the ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø in the QS World University Rankings.
Glasgow?was, with the?University of Edinburgh, a leading centre of the?Scottish Enlightenment?during the 18th century. The University became a pioneer in British higher education in the 19th century by also providing for the needs of students from the growing urban and commercial?middle?classes. Glasgow served all of these students by preparing them for professions: the law, medicine, civil service, teaching, and the church. It also trained smaller but growing numbers for careers in science and engineering.?The university is a member of the?Russell Group?which represents the highest-ranked public research-based universities in the ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø.?
Originally located in the city's?High Street, since 1870 the main University campus has been located at?Gilmorehill?in the West End?of the city.?Additionally, a number of university buildings are located elsewhere, such as the?University Marine Biological Station Millport?on the Island of Cumbrae.
Glasgow has departments of?Law,?Medicine,?Veterinary Medicine, and?Dentistry. Its submission to the most recent ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø university research assessment was one of the broadest in the ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø. Glasgow's financial endowment is the?fifth largest (and fourth largest per head) among ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø universities.
