Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a public university located in Glasgow, United Kingdom. It was established in 1993 through the merger of Glasgow Polytechnic and Queen’s College.

GCU is often known as the “University for the Common Good”, reflecting its strong focus on social impact, sustainability, and community development. It has over 20,000+ students from around 130 countries, making it a diverse and globally connected institution.

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across:

• Business & Management
• Engineering & Built Environment
• Health & Life Sciences

🌍 📊 Global & National Rankings

🌐 World Rankings

• Times Higher Education (THE) 2026: Ranked 801–1000 globally
• QS World Rankings: Ranked 1001–1200 globally
• EduRank 2025:
  • #1124 in the world
  • #422 in Europe

🇬🇧 UK Rankings

• #85 in the UK (EduRank 2025)
• Ranked 40th in the UK (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)
• Top modern university in the UK & Scotland (post-1992 universities)

🌱 Impact Rankings (THE 2024)

• Top 200 globally for overall impact
• #17 in the world for Reduced Inequalities
• Top 40 globally for Gender Equality
• Top 100 globally for Good Health & Well-being