Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 28,700 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Strathclyde

  CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 73.0  Minimum Listening - 17.0  Minimum Reading - 18.0  Minimum Writing - 18.0  Minimum Speaking - 20.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  Minimum Literacy - 100.0  Minimum Comprehension - 105.0  Minimum Conversation - 105.0  Minimum Production - 105.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Careers

• The course gives you a thorough basis for a successful job in the photonics, optical and life sciences industries. It provides the basis to excel in more interesting and challenging posts.
• The course can also be an entry route into an optics-related PhD programme.
• Over the years, many of Strathclyde’s optics and photonics graduates have found successful employment at the large variety of local laser and optics companies as well as with national and international corporations.

Scholarships

Exciting News! University of Strathclyde Scholarship Opportunities Are Live! All the programs (PG) have automatic scholarships. Please take a look at the image and sheet for more details. For courses like Business Analysis & Consulting, Marketing, Data Analytics, the scholarship has been increased to 8000.

Strathclyde Scholarships announced for September 2025

University of Strathclyde: Glasgow 850 International Masters Scholarships

Scholarships worth £5,000 - £8,000 will be automatically applied to eligible international applicants beginning postgraduate taught courses in September 2025.

This is to celebrate the 850th anniversary of the city of Glasgow, taking place in 2025. With roots going back to 1796 and a student population representing over 180 different nationalities, the University wishes to ensure that our international applicants are supported to join us in a historic year for Glasgow.

Full information on eligibility can be found on the scholarship listings below:

• Faculty of Engineering £5,000
• Humanities & Social Sciences: £5,000 - £7,000
• Faculty of Science £5,000
• Strathclyde Business School £6,000 - £8,000

Other scholarships for September 2025 entry

We also have a number of merit-based scholarships available for those beginning Postgraduate Taught courses. Full details below.

Faculty of Engineering

Dean’s International Excellence Awards

A scholarship award worth £7,000 - £10,000 offered to students demonstrating academic excellence.

Faculty of Science

International Excellence Awards

A scholarship award worth £7,000 - £8,000 offered to students demonstrating academic excellence.

Strathclyde Business School

Dean’s Excellence Award

A scholarship award of £9,000 - £12,000 offered to students demonstrating academic excellence.

EU Scholarships

EU Engagement Scholarships

EU Engagement Scholarships worth £5,000 - £10,000 are available to EU applicants beginning full-time, on-campus postgraduate taught courses in September 2025.

Alumni Scholarships

Strathclyde graduates are eligible for a 15% tuition fee discount on postgraduate taught courses beginning in September 2025. All alumni will be eligible for the discount, including those who have studied at Strathclyde on an exchange or study abroad programme.

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK. 
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea. 
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business. 
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK. 
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship. 
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.