The University of Strathclyde is a technological university in the centre of Glasgow, Scotland. It is best known for engineering, business, pharmacy and law, and for close work with industry through its Technology and Innovation Centre. Choose it for an applied, employer-facing degree in one of the UK's most affordable big cities.
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Official website: strath.ac.uk
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AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA triple-accredited
Times Higher Education (2012 and 2019)
Largest engineering faculty in Scotland
£20,000 – £29,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£10,000 – £12,500
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on strath.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Advanced Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Data Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc International Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MEng Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
60 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Technology and Innovation Centre — a GBP 89 million hub where industry and researchers share labs.
Strathclyde Business School — triple-accredited and among the UK's largest.
Largest engineering faculty in Scotland — strong in electrical, mechanical and naval architecture.
Twice named UK University of the Year by Times Higher Education.
Engineering graduates join BAE Systems, Scottish Power, Rolls-Royce and Glasgow's satellite and space firms.
Business and finance alumni go into the Big Four, Barclays and Morgan Stanley, all with large Glasgow offices.
Computer science graduates work at JP Morgan's Glasgow technology centre and Scotland's software sector.
Pharmacy graduates enter the NHS and pharmaceutical firms across the UK.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The John Anderson campus sits in Glasgow's city centre, a compact site beside the cathedral with the library, students' union and most teaching within a ten-minute walk.
Glasgow is Scotland's largest city, known for music, museums and friendliness, with rents well below London and Edinburgh. The Highlands are under two hours away.
CAS from the University of Strathclyde
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Taught Master's courses accept applications on a rolling basis, though business school and computing programmes often close by July once places fill.
September is the main intake for all undergraduate and most postgraduate courses. A selection of taught Master's programmes, including advanced computer science and some engineering and business degrees, also start in January. Check the course page for the current January list.
You need a Student route visa. Strathclyde issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing proof of funds, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge with the application.
Advanced computer science, data analytics, international management, electrical engineering and finance are the most applied-for programmes. Most Master's courses ask for a 2:1 or equivalent and IELTS 6.5. Undergraduate offers are usually stated in Scottish Highers or A-levels, typically AAB to BBB.
Yes. Strathclyde offers faculty scholarships that reduce tuition for high-achieving international undergraduate and Master's applicants, including awards for students from India, plus business school merit scholarships. Most are assessed automatically from your application. Check the university's scholarships page for current amounts and deadlines.
