University of Strathclyde
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Website: Information for exchange students
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Fall semester (mid-September - mid-December) // Spring semester (mid-January - late-May)
Highlights
- The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university based in the centre of Glasgow.
- Strathclyde has a vibrant, international community with almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries.
- Strathclyde students benefit from an innovative and practical educational experience enhanced by its integration with research capabilities, high-quality academic resources and an unparalleled industry engagement programme.
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"UK University of the Year" -- Daily Mail University of the Year Awards 2026
- Glasgow has much to offer with its historical and contemporary architecture, shops, theatres, cinemas, restaurants and bars, sports facilities, music venues, museums and art galleries, parks and gardens, markets, and nightclub.
- The city is only half an hour away from the treasures of Scotland's countryside.
Accessibility
- The Disability & Wellbeing Service provides accessibility supports on a self-referral basis. Once students are registered with the service, advisers can start the process of identifying the most appropriate support requirements.
- Students will be asked to provide evidence in support of their diagnosed condition. More information can be found here.
- More information about the variety of supports offered can be found here.
Area of study
- Chemistry**
- Computer Science**
- Creative Writing
- English Literature
- History
- International Relations
- Journalism
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology*
- Sports Science
- *Psychology courses have limited capacity
- **Chemistry and Computer Sciences courses are year-long courses only
- Check out the Strathclyde guide to choosing classes for information on available courses and course load.
- Minimum of 60% of classes must be taken in a primary department (40 Strathclyde credits)
and the remaining class can be taken in a secondary department (20 Strathclyde
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Please see Stathclyde's course catalogue for full selection.
Credits
Credits at Strathclyde:
- Full-time option (7.5 UVic units): 60 SCQF per term at Strathclyde
Course Evaluations at UVic:
- Before departure, UVic students will be able to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will indicate how many UVic units each exchange course is worth, as well as the course equivalency.
- Students must use the evaluation results to ensure their exchange courses credits add up to the equivalent UVic units. The total number of units for each exchange term should be 4.5 UVic units for part-time exchange or 7.5 UVic units for full-time exchange.
- This course evaluation process will be made available and explained in detail during the pre-departure session in early October for Spring exchange terms and in late March for Fall exchange terms. Evaluations take 2-6 weeks to complete and will be emailed to students.
- Course evaluations results are tentative until the end of the exchange term, when a second, final evaluation is conducted by OREM using the students’ exchange transcript, and the results are applied to their UVic record.
Exchange credit history
- Click here to check out the exchange credit history of courses that have been previously evaluated by UVic for this host university.
- Students are not limited to this list when selecting courses for their upcoming exchange and should consult the host university’s course catalogue for a full list of offerings.
- Important note: this document is a guide only and previously evaluated courses are not guaranteed to be evaluated in the same way in the future.
- After being accepted into the ICS Exchange Program, students will have the chance to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will provide updated unit and credit equivalency information.
Transcript Information
Host university transcript release varies by school and region. As a result, students should plan their exchange and return to UVic accordingly.
At the University of Strathclyde, transcripts are released for Semester 1 (Fall Term at UVic) by the end of February, and for Semester 2 (Spring Term at UVic) as well as full year students by the end of July. For more information about assessment results please consult the University of Strathclyde Fact Sheet.
Exchange students are responsible for requesting their host university send their final official exchange transcript directly to the ICS exchange team at goglobal@uvic.ca, as soon as it is available.
Housing
- On-campus housing: Available
- A variety of housing arrangements are available, from single rooms to flats with 4-6 rooms.
- Student accommodation (except Jordan Hill which has catering provided) does not include a meal plan.
- For details, please see the Strathclyde's accommodation website.
- Off-campus housing: Available
- Check out these resources for private accommodations.
Medical Insurance, Immigration & Arrival
Medical insurance: Mandatory
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If students will be in the UK for 6 months or less, then it is mandatory that they arrange private medical insurance for the duration of the exchange.
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If students will be in the UK for longer than 6 months and on a student visa, then they must pay the Immigration Health Surcharge as part of their visa application.
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This surcharge allows access to free NHS treatment, which offers the same service as UK residents receive, for the period of the visa.
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To pursue studies at the University of Strathclyde as a non-UK student, a Student visa is usually required.
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If the duration of studies is less than 6 months, depending on the student's nationality, they might be eligible to apply for a Standard Visitor visa or request entry to the UK as a Standard Visitor through applying for Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) permission.
- Please see more detailed information about visas and immigration here.
Orientation: Available
- Strathclyde Welcome Week happens one week before classes begin in the Fall and Spring terms.
How to apply
Interested in studying at Strathclyde as an exchange student? Learn how to apply to the ICS Exchange Program and submit your application by the deadline!