Together, the universities have created a unique educational environment at ISLI. Each has a diverse, internationally acclaimed track record for research activities and it is from this background that the Institute derives its academic strength. For more information on individual universities, click on their logo for a direct link to their websites.
Established in 1582, the University of Edinburgh has a distinguished tradition of research and postgraduate study in many fields. The University has a total population of about 20,000 students, 4,000 of which are undertaking postgraduate work.
The University of Glasgow, founded in 1451, is one of the UK’s leading universities with an international reputation for research and teaching. With around 17,000 full-time students, it is one of the country’s largest universities.
Heriot-Watt University is one of the UK’s leading universities for business and industry. With more that 6,000 students on campus in Scotland plus more than 9,500 on external programmes in 140 countries worldwide.
Located in Glasgow, the University of Strathclyde was founded to make higher education available to all. Taking account of distance learning, continuing professional development and evening courses, the University provides courses for over 50,000 people each year.