The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological University located in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city. Its commitment to useful learning’ guides its research, learning and teaching and connections with businesses and organizations. It is a multi-award-winning university and global leader in research, with a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, and is known for its vibrant, international community of over 30,000 students from 140 countries.

The campus is based right in the very heart of Glasgow. National Geographic named Glasgow as one of its ‘Best of the World’ destinations, while Rough Guide readers voted Glasgow the world’s friendliest city. 

2026 Summer Research Projects: view project list & details HERE. Project disciplines include Civil engineering, Computer engineering, Mechanical engineering, Chemical engineering, Computer Science, Data science, Statistics, Physics, Environmental science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and Geophysics. 

There are 2 pathways for this SREP opportunity (please indicate which option you are pursuing in the Program Pathway section of the Learning Abroad application): 

a) Not-for-credit (you do not pay U of T tuition or host university tuition) 

b) Pre-approved research course: APS299Y0 (engineering) (1.0 U of T credit)  

Host university application timeline: Rolling Admissions with a deadline in late March, 2026. 

Housing: On-campus housing not guaranteed

Application Process for APS299Y0:  

1. Submit CIE application by November 23, 2025. 
2. Applications will be reviewed by the relevant U of T department 
3. Successful candidates will receive CIE nomination (SREP is a competitive program and nomination is not guaranteed) 
4. Nominated students submit partner application following the guideline 
5. Candidates might be asked for a short online interview by the potential supervisor
6. Accepted students will receive admission letter and pre-arrival information

Application Process for Non-Credit: 

1. Submit CIE application by the host university’s deadline (rolling admissions and students are encouraged to apply early)
2. Submit partner application following the guideline within the deadline (*rolling admissions)
3. Candidates might be asked for a short online interview by the potential supervisor
4. Successful applicants will receive CIE nomination
5. Accepted students will receive admission letter and pre-arrival information 

**Partner Application Guideline:

1) Review research project list and identify your interested project

2) Contact kate.kenyon@strath.ac.uk with CV, motivation letter and transcript for project that you are interested in. Please mention your preferred start and end date.

3) Students might be asked for a short online interview by potential supervisors.

4) Nominated students who have confirmed a project complete an online application via the host university’s portal HERE.

5) Accepted students will receive admission letter and further instructions from the host university.

Learn more about the Summer Research Exchange Program.