The University of Glasgow is a public research university in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded by papal bull in 1451, it is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland’s four ancient universities. It is a member of the Russell Group of leading research-intensive universities in the UK. The university is known for its academic excellence and its research-intensive environment. It has a strong reputation in a wide range of subjects, including medicine, engineering, and the arts and humanities.