I really liked most of the subjects since they were delivered with a focus on practice rather than theory. I really enjoy the amount of work professors put in delivering lectures and conducting seminars especially after a big period of demotivation due to the COVID pandemic.

I liked the campus and facilities, especially the amazing library & 24hr lab, quite a bit. You could always find a space to study. The campus was really central and all the buildings were connected, so it was really easy to get around.

The programme itself though was quite lacking. The focus on sustainability and social responsibility was definitely too big. I don’t feel like I learned enough “hard facts” at all. How do you start a business? What factors do you have to consider? What factors impact operations and business decisions? All things I feel like I should have learned, but didn’t. The modules you had to take (such as Business of Social Science or the EEE modules you were forced to take over and over every year) just didn’t cover enough information you would be able to use in an actual job.

We barely learned any practical skills such as the use of tools or even just Microsoft excel to be honest. I would have loved to come out of uni with some experience in using the tools employers demand as job requirements, such as project management tools, data analytics tools etc. For a university that markets itself as modern, this was quite disappointing.

Even though professors and other services were quite helpful, the services for exchange semesters were shocking. It was quite hard to reach anyone about issues when abroad. Don’t get me started on the Erasmus fund which I and most of my friends received way later than planned. You had to try contacting the university multiple times to get a response about it (if you even got one). Obviously, Erasmus is not a thing anymore, but the communication with the exchange office should be improved nonetheless.

Overall GCU has good intentions, the programme’s execution was just a bit bad.

I loved the fact that in my 3rd year I could have decided between going on a year-long placement or choosing to study abroad for a semester or a full year. The support by my lecturers was immense even during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Glasgow Caledonian has the mentality all universities should adapt in our current world climate. It’s a university built to create a better world. What made this an experience I will never forget is the people I got to meet though it.

I studied International Business and Tourism Management and would recommend the programme. I met a lot of like-minded and friendly people, and found the course really interesting, although slightly different than I expected. There was a large focus on sustainability throughout different modules, which is important to learn about but many of us came from travel and tourism college courses and there was quite a large difference between the courses. Most of the lecturers were helpful and friendly. Overall, my experience at GCU was positive. I am now studying for my masters which I wouldn’t have been able to do without my degree from GCU.

I liked the flexibility and the program especially about sustainability, however, I feel there should be more practical knowledge rather than writing so many essays.

Some of the professors were very pushy and could not come to understand that some of the students had to work as well.

The programme developed my knowledge and encouraged my learning within various sectors such as Economics, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Sustainability. Learning about these topics also enabled me to enhance my employability skills

I studied in GCU Glasgow for 3 years (4 year degree but 1 abroad) and it has been a great experience! As an international student, I got all the support needed to successfully earn my degree, both from an academic and from a “social” side. The campus has great study facilities, a gym and a great bar. Strongly recommending GCU as you will not only get a degree, but also a lot of friends and great 4 years of your life!

I thoroughly enjoyed my time studying IB/HRM at GCU. All of the tutors were incredibly supportive in guiding me towards achieving my 2:1 degree. I appreciated the balance between coursework and exams was impressed with how quickly the team coped with the sudden switch to online-only learning in March/April 2020. The programme provided me with a greater insight into the world of HRM and has encouraged me to return to the university to pursue an MSc in HRM.

I did a one-year exchange at GCU and stayed at Caledonian Court. The University itself is made for you to enjoy the experience, as Campus facilities are very comfortable to spend your day there studying, having lunch, doing group projects, etc. Also, the gym is on campus, which is an extra point. Its student body makes sure the experience of international students (enrolled full time but also Erasmus) do make the most of the experience, including languages, career advice, and getting to know the Scottish culture (and Glaswegian nightlife) while getting to know fellow students from different programs.

The only con out of all its pros would be the university’s accommodation, as the price does not live up to the quality of its facilities. However, it is made for student life, so if you’re a first-year student or an exchange student, it’s a great place to make friends and party while next to campus.