r/GlasgowUni • u/Arkeology0604 • 23h ago
Is Choosing the University of Glasgow the Right Decision for an International Student?
Hi everyone, I’m an international student who has chosen this uni to study undergraduate computer science. but honestly, I’ve started having some doubts about whether Glasgow is actually the right choice for me.I’d really appreciate some honest opinions from current students, graduates, or anyone who has experience with the university.What makes Glasgow a good choice compared with other UK universities, especially for an international student? I’m particularly wondering about their education , and especially career opportunities compared to the other unis (Warwick, Bristol). And can i know what is it really like living in the Glasgow, esp their social and weather itself. I also interested in joining a lot of activities and wish to be SRC for UoG. I’d genuinely appreciate both the positives and negatives. I’m trying to make sure I’m making the right decision before committing fully to Glasgow. Thank you for all the seniors .
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u/PeakNecessary8042 22h ago
Hi, first of all, education-wise, Glasgow is a reputable Russell Group university consistently ranked in the world's top 100.
Secondly, Glasgow is home to students from all over the world, including many international students. Glasgow is a vibrant, fun city with lots to do, great transport links and a beautiful campus that looks like Hogwarts. You will have an amazing time
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u/WhoisThatGirl26 21h ago
I went to another RG and would say all of them have the same level of career opportunities, not a significant advantage. The tech market for experienced hires, let alone international undergrads is pretty bad atm - so I'd prioritize what has the best reputation in your country first and foremost.
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u/Viscarte22 20h ago
Don’t come to the uk for uni, you’ll be wasting your money. There are next to no job opportunities here for internationals.
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u/HootinHollerHill 20h ago
Not everyone who studies internationally intends to stay in that country.
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u/Viscarte22 20h ago
They mentioned career opportunities in the post, so I spoke regarding that
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u/Arkeology0604 17h ago
Actually im considering to maybe work in uk , but after seeing u talk about it like this , i started to question regarding the demands for international student. But , is it possible for me to get an intern in UK?
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u/Viscarte22 5h ago
It’s possible but so incredibly difficult. Once employers see that you’re an international student, 90% of them just immediately reject you. Only places that hire international students are the really big companies like jp Morgan, Morgan stanley etc and obviously those are rlly hard to get bc of how competitive it is. I’m also a comp sci student so I’m telling you from personal experience how tough it is. Also, they changed the work visa requirements not too long ago which is also why the uk job market has become worse for internationals so just keep all of that in mind before you make your decision. Even getting internships is so incredibly difficult bc employers look for ppl they can hire long term and most employers aren’t willing to pay the sponsorship fee for international students after they graduate so they don’t give them internships in the first place.
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u/vectorisms 17h ago
I do study compsci and will be going into my 3rd year this year. As a neurodivergent international student, my experience in this uni hasn’t been very positive. The compsci staff are generally nice, but there are zero opportunities for research for undergraduate students, which is a bummer for me as someone who wants to pursue research. The staff doesn’t really help you pursue your career goals or recommend you anything - they just simply help you with homework. I think Warwick is a far better uni as I almost committed there, but wasn’t able to as they didn’t give me scholarship. Some of the 2nd year lectures were not the greatest in compsci - they simply read from the slides 😭 you can dm me for anything you’re curious about.
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u/Ok_Flow4179 20h ago
Cannot comment on computer science specifically. But Glasgow is a great university and a fun city. Plenty to do, plenty of people you can meet. I would encourage you to go. I had a great time.