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What do current University of Glasgow students wish they'd known about the campus: Study spots, safety and student unions
Students Serena, Aaron and Shounak share their favourite spots to study in, chat about the best places to socialise on campus and recommend the best student-friendly spots in the West End of Glasgow. Press play to listen to the Explore our campuses episode now.
Main Campus (Gilmorehill)
The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451. Our main Gilmorehill campus is based in the West End of Glasgow, within easy reach of the city centre by public transport or on foot. It’s a compact, campus-style environment with all the benefits of being in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.
Gilmorehill is home to the majority of our teaching and research facilities and has recently expanded as part of our £1 billion campus development programme to include a mix of state of the art research, teaching and public spaces.
At the centre of the campus lies the stunning Gilbert Scott building, with an iconic bell tower that is one of Glasgow’s most notable landmarks. We also have great sports facilities including a 25m swimming pool, two student unions, a museum and art gallery, an enormous library over 12 floors, and more than 300 clubs and societies.
And as we’re right in the heart of the West End of the city, the campus is surrounded by shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, supermarkets and a cinema.
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Garscube Campus
Situated within Glasgow, just 4 miles from the main Gilmorehill campus, our Garscube campus spans 200 acres and is home to our renowned School of Veterinary Medicine, the Small Animal Hospital, the Glasgow Equine Hospital & Practice, the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, and the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research.
It’s also home to our Wolfson Hall of Residence and the Garscube Sports Complex, the home of outdoor sports clubs at UofG, with over 50 clubs to choose from, plus indoor and outdoor facilities including all weather pitches, tennis courts and a cricket oval.
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Dumfries Campus
Our Dumfries Campus is situated in 85 acres of historic parkland in south-west Scotland. Home to the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability, it combines idyllic surroundings with world-class teaching and outstanding placement opportunities.
It has a close-knit community of students and staff from the UK and around the world. Creative and picturesque, Dumfries has a lively arts and festival scene, strong cultural heritage and a wealth of outdoor activities including hiking and cycling trails, rivers and lochs.