About us

Founded by Glasgow Caledonian University, the University of the Common Good, Glasgow Caledonian New York College (also known as GCNYC) has a distinctly global perspective on degree programs focused on profitable sustainability. GCNYC has 142 years of academic excellence and has campuses in Glasgow, London, Bangladesh, South Africa, and Mauritius with more than 20,000 students and 1,500 employees who share a commitment to people, the planet, and the good. GCNYC is one of the best universities for studying abroad. Students delve deeply into the world of fashion marketing and branding, social business, microfinance, or risk management, gaining the skills, knowledge and unique perspective needed to build successful companies and careers. As the on-campus Fair Fashion Center demonstrates, their program also prepares students to act as leaders who can balance social priorities, environmental protection, and high ethical standards while continuing to achieve financial success. The program is based on the best Scottish and American higher education methods and is designed to be practical and progressive, using real-world examples and encouraging students to immediately put into practice what they learn in class. Their campus is also equipped with many student-friendly amenities. As a leader in business and management, health, life, and social sciences and engineering, and the built environment, GCNYC is home to a global network of academic and industry professionals and a globally respected research community. Some notable alumni of the university include names such as Laura Bartlett, Kevin Bridges, and Gordon Brown among many others.