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The University of Strathclyde International Study Centre offers specialist tuition in English language, study skills and subject preparation. Alongside other international students, you'll study programmes developed in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde in preparation for your university degree. 95% of students who completed their pathway programme at Strathclyde International Study Centre were offered progression to a degree course at the University of Strathclyde in 2023.

A top 20 UK University

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

University of the Year 2012 & 2019

Times Higher Education Awards

Scottish University of the Year

Daily Mail University Guide 2024

Glasgow is ranked as the 4th best student city in the UK

QS Best Student Cities 2024

Pathway programmes

Undergraduate Foundation Programme

The Undergraduate Foundation Programme offers you a pathway to the second year of a four-year undergraduate degree (some exceptions apply) at the University of Strathclyde. Study for three terms and choose from two subject routes: Business and Social Sciences, or Engineering and Sciences.

International Year Two

The International Year Two provides an accelerated route to the third year of a four-year undergraduate degree (some exceptions apply) at the University. The programme is designed to support international students who perform well-above the level needed for entry to the Undergraduate Foundation Programme.

Postgraduate pathways

We offer a variety of postgraduate pathways with different course lengths to suit you. These include a standard two-term Pre-Masters Programme and a 12-week Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme.

Scholarships for international students

Scholarships are available for self-funded students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study, these cover both the International Study Centre programme and the University of Strathclyde degree.

Scholarship opportunities

I think Glasgow is my second home because whenever I travel to somewhere, as soon as I step outside of the train I am just like, "Oh, I really wish I was back home in Glasgow." I have established my life and just my relations in Glasgow now. And then I picked it again for my masters because I I'm not ready to leave yet.

Kathy from Taiwan
Studied Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Completed BA Psychology, and MSc Business and Management