Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU)

My university experience has been amazing. The staff go out of their way to help you with what ever you need and the students are all really friendly. The equipment they have is brilliant and the library is really easy to use with a wide range of books.

Top class social science lecturers who keep the topic interesting. Very good support and staff care for additional needs which may impact on studying. Great societies and additional opportunities and a chance to play your part in uni life. All you can ask for!

Freshers week as such there isn’t really a lot organised by caley as a uni - freshers fayre, and info of our associated clubs are great though!

GCU is surrounded by different kinds of accommodation between the uni’s own (cali court - offering en suite and shared bathroom options), and private letting agencies. Dobbies point is beautiful and right next to the student association building!

Big fan of the saltire centre which is our library, the roof top garden has also opened up! There’s a gym attached, the SU bar is good for a chill time or burger etc during the day (veggie/vegan/halal options too), just doesn’t stay open late at night.

the vision centre is stunning; because we have all of the Scottish funding you couldn’t fault all of the equipment, how pristine everything is and the lecturers all put in a lot of work and there for questions/emails as needed.

Glasgow city-life wise you cannot get better than. There’s a scene and place for absolutely everyone, you won’t find a friendlier location with such a diverse mix of people toghether - so many clubs, bars, events, gigs, everything’s together and useful for transport too!

It’s absolutley a fantastic choice - i know most people doubt their choices at times but I’m very glad. It is very heavy on assessment and exams grounds in second year and to be prepared for it - and it’s definitely worth having done biology in school!

I started GCU in 2022 as a direct entry student from collage, GCU gave me the opportunity to start straight at third year, and have provided excellent support ever since!!

Considering it was online.... it was really fun It's cosy and the others are nice The library is amazing. Coming from The Gambia I've never seen a library like that in person The flow is easy and some of the lectures are amazing It was bright and vibrant. It was a new experience for me

I never seen much construction related things. Just general activities etc. Cali court is known to be good with friends staff. Not sure about other accommodations. Library was always very useful. Student union isn't the best I've seen. Good lecturers make a big difference. Lecturers who act like they don't want to be there make you feel the same. Glasgow is always good for city life with so much to do around. A lot of good food places etc.

Loved this course so much. It was a great mix of practical/theory. Super lovely lecturers and made so many friends. Anyone with a love for sewing and business would enjoy this course.

I loved at home and commuted into university and still made friends that I am still friends with 6 years later.

Good luck!

It was great !! There were lots of events and opportunities to meet new people. It is clean and there are lots of different places for people to stay around campus. The campus is very modern and clean , I love the library and all the different floors. I find my course very interesting and varied , with lots of different subjects. City life is great there and tons of different clubs bars and shops. Don’t leave all your work to Last minute and make sure you read your module handbooks

The facilities are great, lots of nightlife. Teaching facilities are top notch. Not many practical suites but very good at accommodating to students needs and will find time for practicing hands on practical skills. Library space is very inclusive and a variety of areas to study to suit your needs.

as i am part time i didn't get the full experience due to only being in 1 day a week. i do not stay in uni accommodation however have heard it is nice facilities are very good. Library is accessible all the time and good space. A lot of seating areas. Classrooms are standard but do the job I enjoyed the course as it allowed me to complete work outside of uni and go out into the industry in order to complete work very good and very busy. good nights out