Facilities & Support
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Glasgow Caledonian University provides one of the best learning environments in the UK at our modern campus in the heart of Glasgow.
The hub of the campus is the striking Saltire Centre. Home to the university library, the Base student support desk and flexible study spaces for 1,800 students – including our unique inflatable igloo semi-private study areas – the building is fully wired for Wi-Fi to help you study where you want. And a fresh cup of coffee is never far away.
- The Saltire Centre
Bright, airy and ultra modern, the award-winning Saltire Centre is at the centre of life at Glasgow Caledonian, and is equipped with quiet and social study areas, workstations and free Wi-Fi.
- The Base
The Base is a one stop information hub within the Saltire Centre, where students can get help with everything from locating library books to requesting council tax exemptions.
- Library
Also in the Saltire Centre, our 350,000-book, high-tech library includes reference copies of every curriculum book and contains quiet and social study areas with workstations, desks and sofas.
- Arc
Our bright, modern health and fitness centre plays host to numerous affordable classes and activities, and is home to the many University sports clubs, a hair salon and spa.
- Refectory and Cafes
The largest university facility of its type in Scotland, the refectory serves everything from a healthy breakfast to a hearty lunch at student-friendly prices. Our learning cyber café, Real@Caledonian, is an attractive, friendly environment in which to work and relax. The area contains sofas, study desks and computer workstations for 190 students.
- Caledonian Court
Set in landscaped grounds across the road from the University, Caledonian Court provides safe, friendly and well-equipped accommodation for 660 students.
- Learner Support
Glasgow Caledonian prides itself in providing excellent student support services, including disability services and careers help.
- Students' Association
The Students' Association exists to represent and enable GCU students to enhance all aspects of their student experience. We work hard to ensure that all students have an outstanding experience at GCU that will live with them forever.
