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Glasgow Caledonia University at SI-UK Lagos Office

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a vibrant, innovative and multi-award winning University for the Common Good.

We aim to contribute to society in a manner that embraces yet goes beyond the traditional role of a university. GCU’s For the Common Good commitment is brought to life and delivered by students and staff across academic schools and departments.

Academic excellence

GCU’s student experience nurtures knowledge and creativity to address real-world global challenges, transforming the lives of our students and others.

We have academic schools offering high quality teaching, innovative facilities and specialist areas of study.

We have world-leading and internationally excellent research

We are the largest provider of nursing and midwifery education; have experts in renewables, energy and construction; and we are a leading provider of management, business, law and social science education

We are raising attainment of talented individuals from all backgrounds through articulation and widening access initiatives such as College Connect and the Caledonian Club

Outstanding student experience

Our 20,000 students come from over 100 countries and a range of backgrounds to study in our city-centre based campus. GCU’s friendly campus community offers:

The award-winning Saltire Centre with large academic library

Opportunities to study abroad or as part of a global exchange

Representation from the GCU Student Association

All the on-campus facilities you need including accommodation and health and fitness
Applied research

Our world-leading and internationally excellent research addresses societal challenges to help people to build inclusive societies and lead healthy lives in sustainable environments.

We are top modern university in Scotland by research power (REF 2014)

Our allied health research and built environment research impact is in the top 20 in the UK

We are enhancing our research culture, growing the number of research students and supporting those in their early careers to standards of excellence
Innovating for social and economic impact.

We deliver applied research and knowledge exchange solutions to private, public and voluntary sector partners.

GCU is committed to responsible business and social benefit to generate knowledge exchange and consultancy opportunities

We are building a successful model of co-created work-based education programmes with business partner

We generate nearly £1billion worth of economic and social benefit for the UK economy every year (BiGGAR Economics)
Engaging globally

With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, and partners in Oman, Bangladesh and Africa, we are extending our global impact and engaging in new ways with learners and communities including:

An award-winning international student experience

Partnerships in China, India, South America and Oman

Opportunities to study abroad and student exchange support

European research and collaboration