International outlook

As an internationalised university we are concerned with the development of a multicultural community of students and staff, preparing its students for global political and social environments, and the development of international alliances in research, education and business.

Our commitment to internationalisation

Internationalisation is one of the major forces shaping higher education. We have made significant progress through the recruitment of a growing international community of students, the appointment of international staff, the development of a range of international alliances based on research and scholarships, student exchanges, articulation agreements with overseas institutions and our successful validation partnership with the National University of Science and Technology in Oman.

Our Internationalisation Strategy is interlinked with the University's Learning and Teaching and Research and Knowledge Transfer strategies.

Welcoming students

At both our Glasgow and London campuses, we provide our international students with superb facilities, teaching excellence and high-quality vocational education. These are just a few of the reasons that GCU is the top choice for students from more than 130 countries. We have a dedicated Visa Immigration Support & Advice (VISA) team to assist current and prospective international GCU students and their dependents.

We aim to offer all of our students an opportunity for cultural exchange - whether that's our international students coming to UK or our local students going abroad via summer schools, exchanges and study abroad.

Globally networked: International strategic partnerships

Glasgow Caledonian’s excellent international reputation stems not only from our award-winning support for international students at the University, but also our work with our many partners around the world.

The development of long-term partnerships with overseas institutions is a fundamental part of Glasgow Caledonian University’s Internationalisation Strategy. From Articulation and pathway partnerships, student and staff mobility, through to overseas campus partnerships the University is dedicated to increasing its global network.

The International Partnerships Office coordinates and facilitates the University's work with international partners.

International research collaboration

Glasgow Caledonian University's in-house research innovation team works on European and Internationally funded collaborative projects.