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Glasgow Caledonian University
(GCU)
About
Glasgow Caledonian University, is a public university in Glasgow, Scotland. It was formed in 1993 by the merger of The Queen's College, Glasgow and Glasgow Polytechnic.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 13 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 17,335
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 25.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 30%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
- Staff
- 1,500
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Nursing | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =743 | 35.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =851 | 35.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Glasgow Caledonian University?
Glasgow Caledonian University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 801–1000, US News Rank =1,309.
When was Glasgow Caledonian University founded?
Glasgow Caledonian University was founded in 1993.
What are the top subjects at Glasgow Caledonian University?
Top subjects at Glasgow Caledonian University include: Public Administration, Nursing, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Social Sciences, Psychology.
Where is Glasgow Caledonian University located?
Glasgow Caledonian University is located in Glasgow, United Kingdom.