International Family Network
The University of Glasgow warmly welcomes the families of our international students.
The International Family Network (IFN) was created to provide you and your family with access to the information you need when settling into life in Glasgow. We aim to create a community for international families to support each other by hosting events and day trips.
What we do
Trips around Glasgow and surrounding cities
Our trips are a great opportunity to meet and travel with other families and to see different places of interest around Scotland. Past events have included day trips to Culzean Castle and Country Park, New Lanark World Heritage Site, and a visit to Santas Grotto - with presents!
IFN Welcome Event
Each semester we have an IFN Welcome for our new international students where we will discuss some of the key things to settling in to life in Glasgow. You can find out important formation about schools and childcare (e.g. nursery), using NHS services, driving and about Glasgow Life.
What our students say
"Huge Thanks to the team that put together the Culzean Castle trip! It was a rewarding experience for me and my family. My 4 year old told me on our way back... "Mummy am so happy" and when I asked why, he said because I had fun all day and I played ball."
"I want to say my sincere gratitude to you and your very kind colleagues for the day trip to Culzean Castle. It was a very nice experience for me and my family. Amazing nature, fresh air, and of course, strong wind at the beginning of the trip. Especially it was a great opportunity for my wife, who is alone in Glasgow, to expand her social network."
Become part of our network
To become part of our International Family Network email us at
internationalstudentsupportadmin@gla.systa-s.com
stating how many dependents you have with you, and their relation to you (spouse, child)
You can also visit us on instagram