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
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
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.