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Why Study at Glasgow International College

Glasgow International College (GIC) is a Kaplan international university pathway in partnership with the University of Glasgow and is integrated into the University campus.

Kaplan International is a division of education company Kaplan Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company.

Kaplan International, formed in 2005, is headquartered in London and consists of several global education businesses including Kaplan International Pathways and Kaplan International Languages. Kaplan International Pathways has partnerships with over 40 universities worldwide.

In 2007, Kaplan and the University of Glasgow entered into a partnership to establish Glasgow International College (GIC).

Departments and Divisions

The college provides students with several course options to prepare for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Glasgow. GIC offers a Foundation Certificate; students who meet the criteria can progress to the second year of particular undergraduate programmes at the University. The Foundation Certificate subjects are “Business and Social Sciences” and “Science and Engineering”.

The Pre-Masters students who meet the criteria may enter Masters programmes at the University. The Pre-Masters subjects include “Business, Economics, and Finance”, and “Science and Engineering”. Check the courses and subjects section on the university’s page for more information. 

Facilities and Resources

Since Glasgow International College is integrated into the University of Glasgow campus, you get to enjoy all the facilities the University has to offer. Here are the most popular facilities in the university:

The University Library

The Glasgow University Library is considered such a rich resource. It is one of the most important and widely used facilities on campus.  Central to the student experience at Glasgow, and important to the wider community, it aims to provide exceptional services and resources.

John Smith's Bookshop

Located on Level 1 of the Fraser Building, University Avenue; John Smith's Bookshop at the University of Glasgow are stockists of the recommended textbooks for Short Courses customers.

Sport and Recreation

The university offers many sports facilities for students to enjoy, these include an onsite gym with a dedicated cardio area, a swimming pool, a tennis court, and 6 grass pitches The Garscube Sports Complex has even more facilities. 

The campus also features
A wide range of computing facilities, including web-based e-mail and internet access, vending machines and seating areas, and many local cafes.

Glasgow International College Student Accommodation

Kaplan offers high-quality student accommodation in Glasgow for your university preparation course, which presents great value for money. They come in two properties, Argyle Street with its classic bedrooms and Old Dumbarton Rd., which offers you the choice between classic bedrooms and studio rooms. Whatever your choice is, both properties offer private bedrooms and private bathrooms; the kitchen will also be private if you choose the studio rooms.

Nearby Universities

Glasgow International College is integrated into the University of Glasgow; and around it, you will find many famous and prestigious universities. The University Of Strathclyde is a 10-minute drive away from the premises and you can reach Glasgow Caledonian University in just 11 minutes by car.