Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. Today we are a broad-based, research intensive institution with a global reach. Ranked 51 in the 2013 QS World Rankings, the University of Glasgow is one of the most well respected institutions in the UK and welcomes students from over 120 different countries. We are based in the city of Glasgow, the biggest urban area in Scotland and the UK's only UNESCO City of Music.