History The University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. It dates from 1451 when King James II of Scotland persuaded Pope Nicholas V to grant a lead seal, or bull, authorising Bishop William Turnbull of Glasgow to set up a university. Today, it is one of UK's largest universities with 15000 undergraduate and almost 5000 postgraduate students. With over 5000 staff and an annual turnover of £290M, they are not only a major employer in the city but also make a substantial contribution to the local economy.

Although firmly rooted in the west of Scotland, the University of Glasgow is nevertheless an international institution, attracting students from more than 100 countries and sending large numbers of students on study periods abroad.

Research projects done at the University of Glasgow are typically international, with academics from every continent working in Glasgow, while the University's own staff make valued contributions to collaborative work with some 200 institutions around the world.

Top University The University of Glasgow is one of the world's top 100 universities (Ranked 79th) with an international reputation for its research and teaching and an important role in the cultural and commercial life of the country. The University of Glasgow’s position in the top 1% of higher education institutions across the globe is a reflection of success in providing: - world-leading research - excellence in education; and - an unforgettable experience for its students. Faculty of Engineering The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Glasgow provides a portfolio of degree programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Internationally leading research underpins teaching in all areas, ensuring excellence and industrial relevance of teaching. The Faculty of Engineering is large. It consists of a total of over 1400 undergraduate and postgraduate students, 115 academic staff, 95 technical staff and a similar number of post-doctoral research fellows and research assistants. The University has the oldest school of Engineering in the United Kingdom. The Regius Chair of Civil Engineering and Mechanics was established in 1840 and it was followed in 1883 by the world’s first Chair of Naval Architecture. The Engineering Faculty now occupy two modern buildings and have five departments: Aerospace Engineering Civil Engineering Electronis and Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering