University of Strathclyde
Founded in 1796 as a ‘place of useful learning,’ the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow is a leading international university with a strong focus on innovation and real-world impact. It has a global reputation in engineering, business and science, and welcomes students from over 100 countries each year.
The city-centre campus is modern and compact, making it easy to get around while still being in the heart of Scotland’s largest city. Glasgow itself is famous for its friendliness, creativity and music scene, offering everything from world-class museums to buzzing nightlife.
Beyond the classroom, students can explore the Scottish Highlands, visit castles and lochs, or hop on a train to historic Edinburgh in under an hour. With easy links to the rest of the UK and Europe, Strathclyde offers the perfect mix of top-quality study and unforgettable adventures.
Essentials
- Architecture and built environment (architecture and future environments, construction management)
- Business (accounting, economics, information systems, marketing)
- Communication studies (journalism) – limited
- Computer and information sciences (computer science, data science, software development) – all are limited
- Education
- Engineering (civil construction, electrical and electronic, mechanical, software)
- Health sciences (psychology)
- Hospitality and tourism (International hospitality management)
- Language and culture (creative writing, international studies, Spanish)
- Law
- Science (analytics, chemistry, mathematical modelling and computation)
- Social sciences and public policy (psychology)
- Sport, exercise and health
On-campus accommodation is available to apply for in Halls of Residence but not guaranteed.
Semester dates
- Semester 1: September-January
- Semester 2: January-May
When to apply for exchange to Uppsala University
- Semester 1 – apply by the 1 December AUT deadline
- Semester 2 – apply by the 1 July AUT deadline
Credit equivalence
15 credits = 15 AUT points
Full semester workload = 60 credits = 60 AUT points
Classes at Strathclyde will usually be 20 credits, so students will typically take 3 classes for the semester while on exchange.
Course levels
Typically, undergraduate students will spend three years studying a single subject that forms their course (major)
- Level 1: first year of undergraduate programmes
- Level 2: second year of undergraduate programmes
- Level 3: third year of undergraduate programmes
- Level 4: final thesis year of undergraduate programmes – rarely open to exchange students
Specific subject requirements/restrictions
Students may choose classes from a maximum of two departments: one primary department and one secondary department.
There must be a minimum of 60% classes (40 credits) in the primary department, and up to 20 credits can be selected from a secondary department.
Limitations:
- Chemistry students are only able to go to Strathclyde on exchange for a full academic year due to the class setup.
- Computer and information sciences have limited single semester offering, as many classes run over both semesters.
Limited options are available for the following AUT majors, and students will need to carefully check they can make up the necessary credits: creative writing, journalism, computer science, data science, hospitality management, mechanical engineering, software development, software engineering.