Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is Scotland's largest and leading modern university, established in 1993 through the merger of The Queen's College, Glasgow (founded in 1875) and Glasgow Polytechnic (founded in 1971) . The university is situated in the Cowcaddens district, immediately north of Glasgow city centre.

GCU is renowned for its commitment to the "Common Good," emphasizing social innovation and sustainable development through its education and research. The university offers a wide range of professionally accredited courses and has strong partnerships with over 300 industry partners, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their careers .

In recent rankings, GCU has been recognized as the UK Modern University of the Year (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025) and is among the top 50 universities in the UK according to both the Times and Sunday Times University Guide and the Guardian University Guide . The university excels in various subject areas, including Radiography, Physiotherapy, and Social Work, and is noted for its sustainability efforts, holding EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and ranking first in Scotland for sustainability .