Teaser: Glasgow Guide!
Scotland’s not just kilts and bagpipes — it’s epic landscapes, cheap flights, and pub nights you’ll never forget.
🏠 Housing (Preview)
Finding a place? Bit of a nightmare — we won’t lie. But we’ll show you the best areas and the secret weapon (hint: it’s called The Social Hub or Spareroom).
➡️ Partick in the West End = safe, studenty, and 5-min walk to everything. Just be ready to pay a bit more for peace of mind.
“Once you’re settled, the vibe here is unbeatable.” — Arthur, University of Glasgow
📚 Uni Life
Only 4 classes max per semester — pick the right ones and get looooads of free time to explore.
Project Management in 5 weeks? Strategic Management for chill group work? We got the full breakdown.
🎉 Going Out
You’ll never run out of pubs — ever.
Arthur’s words: “Every place I tried was cool.” That’s all you need to know.
✈️ Trips & Travel Tips
From £40 flights to Dublin to Insta-worthy tours of the Isle of Skye — we’ll show you the hacks.
International Student Tours = your plug for seeing all of Scotland without going broke.
Student Reviews
University of Glasgow
🇬🇧 Exchange in Glasgow
🏠 Housing
Lived in Partick, West End. Paid around £800/month, but honestly? Worth it. Super safe, clean, and everything is a 5–10 min walk. Finding a flat was HARD though,vuse Spareroom, and start early.
🚗 Getting to Campus
Subway nearby made it easy to get around. You don’t need a car. Just don’t walk alone too late.
✈️ Travel Life
Did the Isle of Skye weekend tour, unreal. Also hit Dublin for £40, and Manchester/Newcastle by train. Scotland is so damn pretty, and student tours are super cheap.
🎉 Social Life
Pubs, restaurants, vibes, all good. You just pick a street and walk into something fun. Nothing feels too formal.
📚 Classes
Took 4 courses of 15 credits, best move. Project Management = 5-week sprint and done. Strategic Management was super doable. Global Business and Stats = more work but manageable if you don’t procrastinate.
🦙 Other
Scots are chill and super welcoming. Don’t stress too much, once housing is sorted, everything else is smooth sailing.
🇬🇧 Exchange in Glasgow
🏠 Housing
I stayed at The Social Hub Glasgow and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. It’s super modern, right in the city, and full of international students. I met people from Spain, Italy, the U.S., everywhere. There’s always something happening: events, gym classes, chill nights in the lobby. No landlord stress, no weird paperwork.
🚗 Getting to Campus
Public transport is top-notch. Subway gets you anywhere in minutes. Walking works too if you're near the uni.
✈️ Travel Life
Used International Student Tours for quick getaways — did the Isle of Skye, Edinburgh, and even Dublin for €40. Scotland’s full of magic, and TSH friends became my travel crew fast.
🎉 Social Life
Between pub nights, flat dinners, and events at the Social Hub, I was never bored. Glasgow has that gritty charm — always something fun without trying too hard.
📚 Classes
I picked 4 courses of 15 credits — more chill. “Project Management” only lasted 5 weeks (win), and “Strategic Management” was super doable. Some courses have more group work, so choose wisely.
🦙 Other
Bring a raincoat, don’t overpack, and say yes to everything the first month. Glasgow isn’t flashy, but it grows on you fast — like the best kind of surprise.