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Upon his death in 1796 John Anderson, Professor of Natural Philosophy at Glasgow University, left a substantial sum for the founding of a university to bring education to the working men and
women of Glasgow. Anderson's University opened later the same year, with a focus on science and engineering that was broadened in 1964 by a merger with the Scottish College of
Commerce. It gained a Royal Charter and became the University of Strathclyde in 1964. COURSES AND TEACHING The programmes on offer at Strathclyde are focused around science and
technological learning, with courses available including Aero-Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry and Microbiology and Forensic and Analytical Chemistry. There are also humanities courses
at the university ranging from English to History. COSTS Students domiciled in Scotland and the EU in 2016-17 can expect to pay £1,820 annually. English, Welsh and Northern Irish students
must pay tuition fees of £9,000 per year. STUDENT LIFE There are over 700 bars and 400 eateries in Glasgow, so students certainly won't go hungry or thirsty. Strathclyde's Student
Union stages a number of gigs and events at the university, and those unsatisfied with their three-year membership can purchase one for life at a bargain price of £25. FACILITIES The
university campus is located in the Merchant City area of central Glasgow. ACCOMMODATION First year undergraduates living more than 25 miles away from central Glasgow are offered a place in
one of the university's halls of residence, which are self-catered. Prices start from £99 per week for a standard room in halls. EDUCATION The university landed a top UK award for its
innovative approach to driving business improvements. Strathclyde won the Outstanding Administrative Services Team category, at the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards
ceremony in London June 2016. SPORT A centre for sports and recreation lies opposite the student union and has facilities for netball, football, cricket, resistance training and swimming.
University sports teams are organised through the student union. The University also has playing fields at Stepps, which were the only training venue in Scotland for the London 2012
Olympics. TRANSPORT BUS For details of local bus routes check First Group's Glasgow. TRAIN Intercity links to all major cities. Frequent services to Edinburgh (50 minutes) and London
(five hours), plus Manchester and Birmingham. There are two city-centre terminals, Queen Street and Central (served by Buchanan St and St Enoch subway stations respectively). Timetables at
Traveline Scotland. COACH National Express coaches run to Glasgow from all major UK destinations AIR Glasgow airport runs services to UK, European and international destinations. CONTACT
INFORMATION Website: www.strath.ac.uk Telephone: 0141 552 4400 Address: 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow G1 1XQ