Glasgow Caledonian University

Created in 1993 by the merger of the former Glasgow Polytechnic and The Queens College, Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian University is Scotland's fourth largest university. It is a major provider of professional and vocational higher education within Glasgow and West Central Scotland. The original institution which dates back to 1874 had 110 students, whilst in 2009 more than 18,000 students attend and follow courses leading to a range of qualifications at undergraduate, postgraduate and professional levels. It has over 1200 teaching and support staff, who work within 22 teaching departments which are organised in the three faculties of Business, Health, and Science and Technology.

The University has three campuses within Glasgow: the City Campus on Cowcaddens Road, in the city centre; and the Park and Southbrae campuses in the West End.

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