University of Strathclyde

Based in Glasgow we are a vibrant, international community of 16,000 full-time students and over 3,000 FTE staff. A modern, outward-looking, research-led University with a turnover of £20m, we are the third-largest University in Scotland.While still honouring the 200 year old founding vision of Professor John Anderson to be a "place of useful learning", Strathclyde is a modern, outward-looking, research-led University with a distinctive reputation for innovation and enterprise.

Known for our high entry standards, the quality of our student learning experience, our impressive record on graduate employability and business spin outs, we have led the UK trend by continuing to increase our undergraduate numbers in Science and Engineering.

Within the past two years we have embarked on an ambitious change programme - the Agenda for Excellence - further enhancing the quality of our Research, Education and Knowledge Exchange. This commitment to excellence is supported by major investment in high calibre staff and an ambitious £250m sustainable estate development programme. Already this strategic focus is bearing fruit. Last year we achieved consistent improvement in overall institutional rankings in all major league tables of up to 10 places. According to Research Fortnight, Strathclyde is the only University in the UK top 20 grant earners showing increases in awards in 2006/2007 from all 6 research councils. The Financial Times ranked our Business School's MBA 30th best in the world and first anywhere for value for money.

Presently the University is located on two campuses, the John Anderson (Glasgow City Centre) and Jordanhill (Glasgow West). We are also organised into six main budget areas; our five Faculties (Science, Engineering, Business, Law, Arts and Social Sciences, and Education) and Central Administrative Services, although these structures are also being reviewed as part of our Agenda for Excellence.