Introduction:
With a population of 750,000, Glasgow is the third largest city in the United Kingdom. A medieval city that has been characterized as the industrial capital of Scotland, Glasgow recently has transformed itself into a thriving city of culture and the arts. With over 50 parks, many world-class museums, beautiful botanical gardens, and an ancient cathedral that dates back to 1197, Glasgow combines the medieval tradition with modernism.

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is a great research university rich in history and strong traditions. With more than 15,000 undergraduate students and eight faculties, the institution is thriving. Its location on the hills west of the city center gives the feeling of a suburban university in an urban setting. The main entrance to campus is just a five-minute walk from the Underground station.

Academic Areas:
General Humanities
Social Sciences
Natural Sciences
 

Course Equivalencies
Courses taken abroad may fulfill major, minor, and general education coursework, with approval of your academic advisor. When requesting equivalencies, students should show the departmental advisor the host university course description.

Students on Study Abroad programs must utilize the MATES (Miami Academic Transfer Evaluation System) for course equivalencies approvals before departure.

• Course equivalencies are granted by the academic departments.
• It is strongly recommended that you get equivalencies for more courses than you intend to take, so that you have flexibility in choosing your schedule after you arrive at your host university in case a course is canceled or there is a conflict in the schedule.

Grading Scale:

Glasgow Mark      UM Grade
    A   =                          A
    B   =                          B+
    C   =                          B
    D   =                          C
    E   =                           F
    F  =                            F
    G  =                            F

Credit Equivalency:
ECTS credits X .5 =UM credits
Glasgow Module Credit X .25 = UM semester credits

Academic Expectations:
Study abroad and exchange students attend classes with other British and international students and are assessed in the same manner.  The most common form of teaching is formal lectures with supplementary group tutorials where discussion and group participation are encouraged.  A significant proportion of teaching for Science and Engineering takes place in practical laboratory sessions.  In upper level classes, lectures are often to smaller groups of students and in some departments are displaced by tutorials and seminars. You may find that they have very few contact hours and less assessment than you are used to at the University of Miami. It is important to note that higher education in the UK places a strong emphasis on independent study.

Students will be expected to submit essays and tutorial work throughout the period of study, in addition to covering the texts in the recommended reading lists that are given out at the start of the study period. Assessments submitted during the course of study will be marked and returned to you and your final assessment for the class will be based on all the work you have submitted

Prerequisites:
At least second semester sophomore standing and a minimum 3.0 GPA required.

Room and Board:
Glasgow’s variety of off-campus residence halls are within walking distance of five to thirty minutes from the main campus. Single or shared rooms with communal bathrooms, kitchens, and study rooms are available. Some halls have dining services, while others are self-catering where students prepare their own meals.

Dates:
Fall: Mid-September to mid-December
Spring: Early January to late May