Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a public university located in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland. It was formed in 1993 through the merger of The Queen's College, Glasgow (founded in 1875) and Glasgow Polytechnic, inheriting strong traditions in health, engineering and business education. The university is known for its commitment to the Common Good, social innovation, and sustainability, and offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes across areas such as business, health, life sciences, engineering, computing and social sciences. GCU operates a single city-centre campus near Glasgow's cultural and commercial districts, providing modern teaching, research and student support facilities. Its Glasgow School for Business and Society holds AACSB and AMBA accreditation, reflecting the quality of its business education. The university attracts a diverse student body from across the UK and over 100 countries, and maintains partnerships with institutions and organisations worldwide. The university is actively involved in research addressing societal challenges, including work in optometry, cardiovascular health, sustainable fashion, and social care. It has a strong focus on employability and professional engagement, working closely with industry, the public sector and third-sector partners to ensure its graduates are well prepared for their careers.