Glasgow Caledonian University


Caledonian College of Engineering is affiliated to Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland U.K. GCU has a tradition of quality education, research, constancy and training that dates back to 1875. At present there are over 1,200 highly qualified and experienced teaching staff within 23 teaching departments, committed to helping students in their studies and careers.

Fine residential accommodation is available for students progressing to study at GCU. The university has an extensive and experienced Student Services Department that provides students with support in all non-academic areas. There are extensive sports facilities and a lively Students Association.

GCU has grown to become a major provider of professional and vocational higher education in UK. , with over 14,000 students. Great emphasis is placed on vocational experience during study, provided by extended industrial placements, guests lecturers or short structured periods of placement where students apply academic learning to real life situations.


LIFE IN GLASGOW

The people of Glasgow are friendly and welcoming to all its international students and the city is a safe comfortable place in which to live and study. Glasgow is also at the centre of an international communication network with its own international airport and excellent road and rail links.