Glasgow Caledonian University Admissions 2025: Process, Requirements & Deadlines

University Ranking

Glasgow Caledonian University rankings are the following:

• #1001- 1200 in QS World Universities according to QS Top Universities.
• #1147 in best Global Universities (US NEWS)
• #601–800th in the World University Rankings 2023 (THE Time’s Higher Education)
• #77 in Best Global Universities in the UK (US NEWS)
• #432 in Best Global Universities in Europe  (US NEWS)

Acceptance rate

As per EduRank 2022, the average Acceptance rate of Glasgow Caledonian University is 23%. This makes the University highly selective in its admissions process. International applicants are welcome to apply if the test score requirements are met as mentioned below.

Admission eligibility criteria

• Unless otherwise stated, this requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.2 or a comparable grade or as per the student's previous curriculum. GCU evaluates each application on a case-by-case basis.
• The institution also considers those who have advanced coursework in the required courses and a minimum overall GPA of 3.5.
• For international Students submitting English proficiency test scores are mandatory such as IELTS or TOEFL.

Documents required

• personal statement (Essay)
• letters of reference
• academic or professional certificates
• academic transcripts of all previous academic endeavours
• Passport Photo Copy
• Proof of financial soundness via bank statements

Test required/ Average score

• GMAT: 580 or above
• GPA: Minimum 2.0
• IELTS: Bands of 6 or above
• TOEFL: 78 or above
• SAT: Minimum 1000

Popular courses

• Cyber Security and Networks.
• Economics and Law.
• Optometry
• Civil Engineering and Environmental Management.
• Computing.
• Healthcare and Nursing
• Aerospace Engineering
• Applied Computer Games.
• Applied Science.
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
• Construction and Surveying.

How the university evaluates applicants

A applicants/ Student's previous academic performance is the main aspect judged while selection. Meeting the test score requirements is to be done. For international students meeting the English proficiency grades of IELTS or TOEFL is mandatory. Within 1-2 working days of receiving the application, the college will email you to confirm receipt. Although there are certain instances when students may have to wait longer, the typical turnaround time for an admissions decision at institutions with rolling admissions is four to six weeks.

Tips for applying to the university

• Only a few postgraduate programmes require applications to be made through UCAS. This will be mentioned in the Entry Requirements portion of the information for the particular course.
• Please fill out the applicable application form (accessible in the admissions portal) and submit it to the university physically with your supporting documents if you are unable to apply online.

 Application deadline

International applicants must submit their applications by June 30. The UCAS deadline for applicants from the UK and the EU is January 25, 2023; late applications may still be taken into consideration in special cases. 

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