University of Glasgow

Some of the useful tips for students starting their first year at Glasgow University are:

• Do not miss the fresher’s week. Also, there will be many student societies on-campus, so get involved as this would help in making friends
• Try to be active, do exercises or join a gym
• Do not miss out on any chance to travel around Scotland
• If we talk about experiencing amusement in Glasgow, one can try an event called ‘pub crawl’
• Study hard and utilize study space like library when the exams are near

The University of Glasgow ranking in the UK is in the Top 15 universities according to The Guardian rankings. According to it, the university has been placed at #13 position in 2024. Whereas, according to the Complete University Guide 2024 rankings, the university has been placed at #26 position. In both the rankings of the UK, there has been a slight decline in the rankings as compared to the previous year. However, the University of Glasgow is one of the Top 30 Universities in the UK to study.

In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the University of Glasgow rose to five places and got placed at #76 position. As specified by the university, this ranking means that the university is now ranked among the top 5% of the institutions globally. Also, note more than 20 of the university’s subjects were also ranked in the world’s Top 100. The courses include History, Philosophy, English Language & Literature, Accounting & Finance, Communication & Media Studies, Law, Sociology, etc.

The University of Glasgow has a number of International Excellence Scholarships available to new international students for 2024 entry. This scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee discount of £7,000 per year of study and is subject to satisfactory progress for consecutive years of study. Also, note that students need not apply for this scholarship separately and the applicants holding offers will be automatically assessed. To be eligible, students have to:

• Hold an international fee status
• Hold a place for a UG programme for 2024
• Showcase excellent academic achievement before starting the university

The University of Glasgow recorded a strong performance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. Of the 5 broad subject areas, the university maintained three in the world Top 100 namely Life Sciences (44), Arts & Humanities (59), Social Sciences & Management (98).

Also, the university has 8 subjects in the world in the Top 50:

• Education
• Anatomy & Physiology
• English Language & Literature
• Medicine
• Geography
• Library & Information Management
• Social Policy & Administration
• Veterinary Science

As such GRE is not required for Glasgow University MSc in Management course, but other admission requirements are given below:

• A 2:1 Honors degree or non-UK equivalent
• Prior work experience is encouraged but not needed
• English language requirement
• Academic degree transcripts
• One reference letter on headed paper
• Copy of the photo page of passport
• Any additional documents

Glasgow University admission requirements for MBA are:

• A 2:1 Honors degree on non-UK equivalent degree in any subject is required
• A minimum of 3 years of managerial work experience
• A personal statement
• A detailed CV
• GMAT is not a standard requirement but strong Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Abilities are critical for the MBA program
• English language proficiency score

Also Read: MBA in UK 

Glasgow University accepts international students. The university has a diverse community that provides a rich cultural, social, and educational mix of students. International students at Glasgow make up 15% of the university’s student population. Furthermore, Indian students have access to scholarships such as India Merit Award, which acknowledges highly qualified Indian postgraduate students. As per this scholarship, £5,000 tuition fee discount is applicable. Also, the university offers a single room in the university accommodation.