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Entry requirements by country

42 countries

Undergraduate

Academic

Given the shift in high school curriculum in the USA, Glasgow Caledonian University is currently reviewing our US undergraduate entry criteria. From September 2023 intake onwards, we will offer more flexibility around the qualifications we ask applicants to submit. As a general guide, we will consider: A minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent and minimum grades in relevant subjects, where required. Where AP has been taken, we generally ask for grade 3 in two AP subjects. Where we require a specific subject at AP grade 3 and AP has not been taken, we will consider honours classes, or equivalent taken in that required subject. We require a copy of your high school transcripts including college or honours level grades. Please send your documents to admissions after you have applied via UCAS. For applicants who have taken standardised tests, we will consider new SAT total score of 1000 or ACT score of 24 - (where a specific subject is required as part of entry criteria then a subject specific AP or honours high school grades will be considered as specified above).

English language

American nationals or individuals who have undertaken degree-level study in America may be exempt from further English language requirements. Further details of Accepted English language qualifications are available for students who would not be exempt from further English language requirements. Students who wish to join a course with a higher English language requirement must provide a SELT result/certificate as evidence of English. Entry requirements for certain courses may differ from those shown above. For further information on entry requirements, please contact us at international@gcu.ac.uk.

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7/4.0. We can consider a wide range of qualifications including mature applicants with e.g., old SATs, if your qualification is not listed above please contact international@gcu.ac.uk for further information.

English language

American nationals or individuals who have undertaken degree-level study in America may be exempt from further English language requirements. Further details of Accepted English language qualifications are available for students who would not be exempt from further English language requirements. Students who wish to join a course with a higher English language requirement must provide a SELT result/certificate as evidence of English. Entry requirements for certain courses may differ from those shown above. For further information on entry requirements, please contact us at international@gcu.ac.uk.

From Glasgow Caledonian University's published requirements for students from United States. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.

Scholarships

6 scholarships
Chancellor Yunus Scholarship£7,000.00 (US$ 9,040)postgraduate
Award
£7,000.00 (US$ 9,040)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
Wales, Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, EU, UK, All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

GCU will cover £7,000 towards your tuition fee for the full-time MSc Social Innovation master's course commencing September 2025.

Eligibility

With an increased thirst for solving the world's social problems, global businesses are looking for the right mix of critical, intellectually curious and entrepreneurial scholars and practitioners who are armed with the knowledge and mindset needed to tackle some of the world's most pressing problems, GCU are happy to announce that we have scholarships available which will be awarded on an overall assessment of merit and promise of the candidate, including their financial circumstances. Home, EU and Rest of UK students International Students Applicants will be considered once you have applied for a place on the MSc Social Innovation full-time course and received an offer from GCU to study the programme. Terms and Conditions You will be required to provide feedback on how the scholarship has helped you and take part in GCU scholarship recipient activities. One hour per week as a Unibuddy helping answer prospective students' questions about life at GCU.

Academic excellence, Income related

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Early Payment Discountundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

This award entitles fee-paying students to a discount of 5% if fees are over £5,000 and the fees are paid in full prior to the first teaching date of the course.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Conditions of early payment discount The University offers the facility to allow students to pay tuition fees in advance prior to registration. Payment in full prior to the start date of your course may entitle you to a discount of 5% off the full fee less any Scholarship offered by the University. Please note an invoice is not a mandatory requirement prior to making a payment in advance. You can calculate what you must pay before start of teaching. All payments will be made via the applicant/student portal. Early payment discount is only available if private fees are over £5000 and SAAS funding does not count towards this. The amount payable with the 5% discount is calculated by taking the full tuition fee amount, subtracting any GCU scholarship, and then subtracting the 5% early payment discount. The amount after this is the remaining amount to pay. For example, an international fee-paying student whose programmes costs £18,900 could have the New to GCU discount of £3,000 subtracted from this total, then have a 5% early payment discount of £795.00 subtracted, meaning they would have £15,105 to be paid. Deposits cannot be refunded to students who did not meet the entry criteria or were unsuccessful in obtaining a visa. Please see fees and refund policy. Tuition fees are paid in full before the first day of teaching. The early payment discount is available for each subsequent year providing tuition fees are paid in full before the first day of teaching each year. Discounts are subtracted from the cost of tuition after any scholarship has been applied. Distance learning students will only be eligible for the 5% early payment discount if they pay the full cost of the course upfront.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

For further information, please contact the provider website.

GCU Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarshippostgraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees | Cost of living
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026
Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is the University for the Common Good. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the communities we serve and this is at the heart of all we do, we are looking for applicants that have contributed to the common good to be an ambassador. What is the scholarship? Full tuition fee scholarship for 1 Year Masters programme commencing September 2026. You must have an unconditional offer to study for a master's degree at GCU (Glasgow or London campus) commencing September 2026 and be able to detail how you will cover your living costs in line with UKVI visa regulations. Scholarships will be awarded on an overall assessment of the merit and promise of the candidate, including their financial circumstances this is a highly competitive scholarship for limited places and no late applications will be accepted. Selection criteria will be based upon the following answers when you apply: Applicant has a strong academic profile Preference will be given to applicants with an undergraduate degree qualification Uk equivalent of First Class Honours 70% and above or Upper Second-Class Honours: 60–70% or Applicants who have clearly demonstrated how they have contributed to the common good Applicant has demonstrated financial need Applicant has clearly outlined how the programme fits with their future ambitions and goals

Academic excellence, Income related

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

By applying for the scholarship you are agreeing to the role of Ambassador and undertaking the Ambassadors' Charter of GCU.

New to GCU Regional Scholarship£3,500.00 (US$ 4,520)postgraduate
Award
£3,500.00 (US$ 4,520)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand, Nepal, Malaysia, Singapore, Ghana, Vietnam, Canada, Kenya, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

£3,500 scholarship in the form of a tuition fee discount.

Eligibility

Self-funding International students with the following nationalities: Bangladesh, Canada, Ghana, Kenya, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam, who study a full-time postgraduate taught course from the academic year September 2026-2027 are eligible for a £3,500 scholarship in the form of a tuition fee discount. From September 2026-27 academic year we will be adding the following nationalities: Hong Kong & Singapore The tuition fee scholarship will be applied at enrolment, should you be successful in your application to your chosen postgraduate course.

Mature students

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

There is no need to apply for this scholarship separately as your eligibility will be assessed on application.

New to GCU Undergraduateundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

Self funding International students who study a full-time course with Glasgow Caledonian University are eligible for up to £2,500 tuition fee discount per year off their course tuition fees.

Eligibility

The fee discounts are applicable to self-funded undergraduate international students only. Note that these scholarships are available for on-campus study in Glasgow and London only Distance Learning or Part time and Research courses are not eligible for this discount What is the scholarship Undergraduate students receive £2,500 tuition fee discount towards their annual fees each year of their degree. Up to £10,000 for a 4 year programme or £12,500 for a 5 year programme.

Mature students

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

You will automatically receive the fee discount when you are offered a place on your chosen course, and at the time of invoicing for each subsequent year of your degree if you meet the criteria.

Student Loyalty Discount30% of feesundergraduate
Award
30% of fees
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

We are pleased to offer a Loyalty Discount of 30% to students who have previously graduated from GCU or one of our Founding institutions.

Eligibility

We are pleased to offer a Loyalty Discount of 30% to students who have previously graduated from GCU or one of our Founding institutions. Discounts of 30% apply to the privately funded part of the course fee for every year of study for all students coming back to study another Undergraduate or Postgraduate Taught programme at GCU The Loyalty discount is not available for any PhD or DBA courses, *PgD Counselling Practice or postgraduate research programmes. *The PgD Counselling Practice is delivered through a formal partnership with an external provider who is responsible for the teaching and delivery of the programme, with Glasgow Caledonian University awarding the academic credit. Because the programme is delivered by a partner organisation rather than directly by GCU, the Student Loyalty Discount does not apply to the PgD stage. Students who progress from the PgD to complete the MSc Counselling Practice dissertation module with GCU will be eligible for the Student Loyalty Discount on that GCU-delivered module. Students who are continuing on their studies will continue to receive the 20% Loyalty discount if previously awarded. 30% discount came in from 2024-2025 academic session previously discount was 20%.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Simply mention you are a GCU graduate when applying for your course and the discount will be deducted (after any third party funding has been deducted).

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