Glasgow Metropolitan College is a specialist government funded college. With student enrolments of 20,000 and more than 700 staff across five campuses in the city centre of Glasgow, the College is one of the biggest colleges in Scotland, United Kingdom.
The College provides excellent teaching and learning support from practical skills to honours degree level courses. Through our paid work experience programmes we aim to help our students fulfil their potential both as a student and as an individual.
International students are supported by an experienced international team in the College. The team provides expert support and advice as students move to Glasgow and adapt to college life and the UK culture.
The College is a recognised centre of excellence offering a range of programmes which combine academic study and practical training. This provides our students with the qualifications and practical skills required by industry.
The main areas of study the college offers are: Art and Design; Business Administration; Built Environment; Communication and Media; Food and Hospitality; Information and Communication Tech; Travel and Tourism; Photography, Printing and Publishing; sports and recreation.
The College also has a large English Language Department which prepares students for internationally recognised qualifications such as IELTS and Cambridge certificates.
The College has established links with university partners to guarantee our successful students seamless transfer to a UK degree programme. This is a very cost effective method of obtaining a degree.
The College stresses the importance of gaining valuable work experience to develop students’ knowledge and skills. Our contacts with industry allow us to arrange paid work experience for students during their studies.
Glasgow Metropolitan College provides an extensive range of facilities that serve to enhance our students’ academic, personal and career development.
Key facts
- Government funded specialist college;
- Five city center campuses;
- Four academic schools;
- 20000 registered students;
- Over 500 international students;
- More than 750 staffs;
- Value for money degree pathway programmes;
- High quality English Language programmes for international students;
- Paid work placement during study;
- Qualify for Post-Study Work in just two years.
