Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) was officially granted university status in 1993, but its history can be traced back to 1875. Glasgow Caledonian University is one of Scotland’s largest universities, with approximately 20,000 students from over 100 countries, and ranks among the top 10 modern universities in the UK.

Glasgow Caledonian University is known for its excellent links with industry and many courses are accredited by professional bodies and offer internships. The university is Scotland’s largest provider of NHS medical degrees and the only university in the country to offer an optometric degree. Glasgow Caledonian is also known for its pioneering professional degrees in consumer protection, tourism management and fashion marketing. GCU is the first and only business school in the world to offer a triple-accredited financial services degree endorsed by three of the world’s most influential professional banking and finance institutions.
Chartered Banker Institute (the oldest banking institution in the world). Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments and Institute of Operational Risk.

GCU also launched an exciting new global MBA (Master of Business Administration) program designed for enterprising, socially-minded individuals with advanced management and leadership ambitions. Optional cultural trips to New York and London are also available as part of the program.