The University of Glasgow is located in Glasgow – Scotland’s largest city. Glasgow is considered one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities and is home to a student population of over 135,000. The city has an excellent public transportation system including rail, bus, and taxi and Glasgow International Airport is just 20 minutes from campus. Glasgow boasts world famous art collections, the best shopping in the United Kingdom outside London, and a vibrant nightlife.
Located on the west coast of Scotland, Glasgow provides ready access to the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside and is less than an hour away from many attractions including Edinburgh, Stirling, the Ayrshire Coast, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
The University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world but is equipped with modern facilities and services. The university library is one of the largest in Europe with over 2 million books on 12 floors. The university is home to over 20,000 students from more than 100 countries and is in the top 1% of universities in the world. Students at Glasgow can also take classes at the Glasgow School of Art or the National Piping Centre.
Academic Information: AACSB accredited. 15-16 U.S. credits (60 SCOTCAT credits) per semester. TU students may receive Honors College credit for their study abroad experience.
Costs (per semester):* Fall 2012: $8,750 Spring 2013: $8,750
Program cost includes academic credit, fees, and health insurance. Students will be billed by Towson University. Additional costs include airfare, housing, meals, visa and passport fees, personal expenses, and a $300 study abroad fee. Students pay the host institution directly for housing.
*The Towson University Study Abroad Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.
Eligibility: Must be a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking student with an overall GPA of 3.0. Sophomore/Junior/Senior status.
Application Process: Fill out the application and submit it to the TU Study Abroad Office. $50 application fee. Non-TU students must also submit a completed Non-Degree Enrollment Application.
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