Glasgow International College | Scotland, UK

Glasgow International College (GIC) is a joint educational partnership between the prestigious University of Glasgow (GU) and Kaplan International Colleges (KIC). Our Foundation courses, lomaloma courses and Pre-Masters courses enable talented international students to translate their academic achievements at home into a degree from one of the UK’s leading universities. When the International College opened in 2007, it was the first partnership of its kind anywhere in Scotland, UK. For more information, please contact us.

Why Study at Glasgow International College? 

• Glasgow International College students study on the campus of the globally ranked, top 100 university whilst preparing for their degree in Scotland’s largest city.

• Enjoy the benefits of small class sizes, individual learning support tutors and personalised tuition designed specifically for international students.

• The University of Glasgow, founded in 1451, has an outstanding reputation for its teaching and research, quality of student life, great location and inspirational alumni.

• The university is consistently ranked highly for international student support and provides a rich cultural and social experience on campus.

Foundation & Pre-Masters Courses in Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Each course at Glasgow International College comprises of specific subject modules, academic study skills and English language modules at university level. Admission to the University of Glasgow is guaranteed upon successful completion of your course to the required level.

• Foundation Certificate courses: Equivalent to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree at the University of Glasgow. Successful completion of the foundation course guarantees fast-track admission into Year 2 at the University of Glasgow.

• Pre-Masters courses: Guaranteed admission to a taught postgraduate degree in your chosen subject upon successful completion to the required level.

• Pre-Sessional English course: Students who do not meet our English entry criteria will be contacted regarding our Pre-Sessional English language course. This course will fit into their study plan so they are able to join the next appropriate intake for their pathway program.

For more information on our Foundation and Pre-Masters courses in Scotland, visit the Glasgow International College website.

Glasgow International College Courses in Scotland

Foundation Certificate:

• Foundation Certificate course in Business
• Foundation Certificate course in Social Sciences
• Foundation Certificate course in Science
• Foundation Certificate course in Engineering

Pre-Masters:

• Pre-Masters course for Business, Social Sciences and Law
• Pre-Masters course for Science and Engineering

Pre-Sessional English:

• Pre-Sessional English course

Glasgow International College Student Accommodation in Scotland 

Glasgow International College (GIC) offers high-quality, safe and affordable accommodation for students enrolled on our Foundation and Pre-Masters courses.

Arriving in a foreign country can be a challenging and exciting experience, which is why we want to make it as easy as possible for you settle in when you step off the plane. By arranging everything in advance, we will be able to meet you at the airport and take you directly to your new accommodation. Your KIC Student Pack will also be there waiting for you with a range of living essentials, including kitchen equipment and bed linen.

We specialise in self-contained flats that typically accommodate 3-5 students, many of which are available for 2-term rental. All of our rooms are private (single person occupancy), with many equipped with en-suite shower rooms. Each bedroom is fully furnished and comes with a study desk and access to free wireless broadband internet.

Most of our accommodation is located within a short walk of the International College and comes with 24-7 maintenance support, so any problems with your accommodation can be quickly solved.

Although you are free to arrange your own accommodation, living in halls of residence has many benefits and we encourage students to take full advantage of this unique opportunity while studying at the College. Our range of guaranteed benefits includes:

• Single rooms with a desk for studying
• Secure entry and CCTV for extra security
• Close to the College
• Access to free wireless internet
• Highly affordable with one fixed price - no hidden costs or additional fees
• The KIC Student Pack - gives you peace of mind when you first arrive at your accommodation

Our halls of residence are safe and secure, can be booked in advance and will help you meet students from all over the world! For more information about accommodation in Glasgow, please visit the Glasgow International College accommodation page.