Glasgow Metropolitan College
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Glasgow Metropolitan College was officially launched on 7th February 2005. It was formed by the merger of Glasgow College of Building & Printing and Glasgow College of Food Technology.
Glasgow College of Building & Printing was created in 1972 and had a presence on the current site since 1927. Glasgow College of Food Technology was created in 1974.
Both Colleges had a proud history and excellent reputation for the provision of courses, particularly for the food, hospitality, tourism, construction and the creative industries.
The merger and creation of Glasgow Metropolitan College has ensured the student experience is continuously enhanced with investment in new facilities, services and courses.
Glasgow Metropolitan College is Glasgow’s biggest college with over 20,000 student enrolments and 500 members of staff.
Studying in Glasgow
Glasgow is Scotland’s biggest, most exciting city. The College's city centre location makes it easily accessible for students by all types of transport and the entertainment and shopping capital of Scotland is on our doorstep.
Glasgow is a bustling, vibrant city. There is a wide variety of cinemas, clubs, bars and restaurants to choose from and more than thirty-five Museums and Galleries to visit. It has a wide and varied theatre scene, with many productions offering student discounts. The city centre has three main shopping streets as well as custom built shopping centres, each catering for different tastes. Glasgow is also a great sporting city and has excellent leisure and recreational facilities.
If you are an international student and would like more detailed information about support you can visit the college website or contact the International Office on +44 141 566 6222 or email international@glasgowmet.ac.uk.
All courses are taught in English and prospective students should be competent in this language.[1]
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[edit] Campuses
The Glasgow Metropolitan College has five campuses in Glasgow:[2]
- North Hanover Street Campus, 60 North Hanover Street, Glasgow, G1 2BP
- Cathedral Street Campus, 230 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, G1 2TG
- Rogart Street Campus, 4 Rogart Street, Glasgow, G40 2AA
- Dornoch Street Campus, Dornoch Street, Glasgow, G40 2QT
- Florence Street Campus, 5 Florence Street, Glasgow, G5 0VX
[edit] Schools
The college offers a wide choice of vocational & leisure courses throughout its four schools these are:
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School of Built Environment |
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School of Communication and Media |
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School of Design |
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School of Food, Hospitality, Sport and Tourism |
[edit] Support & Services
Glasgow Metropolitan College Library Services
