Academic Index Last updated: June 03, 2026

5 Best Universities in Glasgow

Our data-driven ranking evaluates 5 elite institutions across Glasgow to determine true academic prominence. The algorithmic evaluation processed 260.3K scholarly outputs and 8.17M peer-reviewed citations, mapping the region's total research impact.

Filter

Field of Study

Sub-Branch

1

University of Glasgow

#8 in United Kingdom #18 in Europe

48% Acceptance

28,693 Enrollment

1451 Founded

2

University of Strathclyde

#35 in United Kingdom #143 in Europe

47% Acceptance

18,857 Enrollment

1964 Founded

3

Glasgow Caledonian University

#83 in United Kingdom #421 in Europe

70% Acceptance

19,290 Enrollment

1993 Founded

4

Glasgow School of Art

#130 in United Kingdom #857 in Europe

11% Acceptance

1,500 Enrollment

1845 Founded

5

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

#138 in United Kingdom #1022 in Europe

31% Acceptance

1,000 Enrollment

1993 Founded