Glasgow University

University of Glasgow

Coat of arms of the University of Glasgow
Latin: Universitas Glasguensis
Motto	Via, Veritas, Vita
Motto in English	"The Way, The Truth, The Life"
Type	Public university/Ancient university
Established	1451
Endowment	£170.9 million (as of 31 July 2016)
Chancellor	Sir Kenneth Calman
Rector	Edward Snowden
Principal	Anton Muscatelli
Academic staff	2,942
Administrative staff	4,003
Students	27,220 (2015/16)
Undergraduates	19,230 (2015/16)
Postgraduates	7,990 (2015/16)
Location	Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Colours	More Arts Dentistry Divinity Engineering Law Medicine Nursing Science Social Sciences Veterinary Medicine
Affiliations	Russell Group, Universitas 21, IRUN, Association of Commonwealth Universities, PEGASUS
Website	www.gla.ac.uk

Dentistry

Divinity

Engineering

Law

Medicine

Nursing

Science

Social Sciences

Veterinary Medicine

The University of Glasgow (Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Ghlaschu, Latin: Universitas Glasguensis) (abbreviated as Glas. in post-nominals) is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. It was founded in 1451. Along with the University of Edinburgh, the University was part of the Scottish Enlightenment during the 18th century. It is currently a member of Universitas 21, the international network of research universities, and the Russell Group.

In common with universities of the pre-modern era, Glasgow originally educated students primarily from wealthy backgrounds, however it became a pioneer in British higher education in the 19th century by also providing for the needs of students from the growing urban and commercial middle class. Glasgow University served all of these students by preparing them for professions: the law, medicine, civil service, teaching, and the church. It also trained smaller but growing numbers for careers in science and engineering.

Originally located in the city's High Street, since 1870 the main University campus has been located at Gilmorehill in the West End of the city. Additionally, a number of university buildings are located elsewhere, such as the Veterinary School in Bearsden, and the Crichton Campus in Dumfries.