University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow is among the top universities in the world and in the UK. As per an unofficial source, the Glasgow University acceptance rate is 48%. This is a low acceptance rate which means that the students are required to meet all the admission requirements that this university asks for which are given below -

• UG degree
• English language requirement
• SAT or ACT for some courses and more for other courses. 
• Supporting documents like LORs, an essay and transcripts

International students are required to pay the University of Glasgow fees to study here. There are three course levels like UG, PG and Advanced Masters. For all three the fee varies. The fee for Indian students at Glasgow ranges between INR 7.7L and INR 63.4L. Look at the  table given below - 

Similar to the Ivy League in the US, 24 of the best universities are part of the Russell Group in the UK. The main difference between RG universities and others comes in research, teaching, and overall standing. RG university faculty members are usually Nobel Prize winners or world-class researchers. You get a low student to faculty ratio and a better environment.

Indian applicants are eligible for Glasgow MBA scholarship. For this, the students must be a high academic achiever and have a high record of professional acheievement. They must have successfully receive the unconditional offer or conditional. Financial circumstances are also considered. Some students are offered full-tuition fee, some are offered 50% reduction on the tuition fees. To apply for this scholarship, students have to fill out the MBA application form and scholarship application. 

The University of Glasgow is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK reserahc universities. It is also been ranked among the Top 100 Universities in the world. It is also a Top 40 University in the UK as per The Guardian and the Complete Universuty Guide Rankings. Also, this university is associated with 8 Nobel laureates, 2 UK Prime Ministers, 3 First Ministers of Scotland, 11 Fellows of the British Academy, etc. 

The annual tuition fees for Glasgow University UG courses is between INR 21 Lacs - INR 75 lakh. For PG courses, the annual tuition fees range between INR 8 L - INR 63.5 lakh. For the living expenses, the university estimates that the monthly cost is around GBP 1,100 - GBP 1,700. 

In the UK rankings, Glasgow University ranking in The Complete University rankings in 2026 is #31. In The Guardian rankings, this university ranks at #24 in 2026. These UK-specific rankings indicates that the University of Glasgow ranks among the Top 100 Universities in the UK. Some of the subject rankings of this university are given below: 

Both of the UK-based universities have their own pros and cons. Some of the differentiating factors for the University of Glasgow and the University of Bath are given as follows:

International students are required to meet the eligibility requirements to apply to the University of Glasgow MBA program. Some of the key features of a Glasgow MBA include developing value-driven leaders focusing on being enlightened, entrepreneurial, and engaged. The students can expect real-life industry projects and outdoor activities. 

Mentioned below are the MBA requirements at the University of Glasgow -

The MSc courses at Glasgow University typically start mid-September every year, with enrollment deadlines in late September. These programs are infused with seminars, lab work, group projects, lectures, and a dissertation.

Mentioned below are the popular MSc courses at the University of Glasgow: 

• Data Science

• Finance & Management

• Biotechnology & Management

• Cybersecurity

• Cancer Research (with specialism)

• Civil Engineering & Management

• Applied Neuropsychology

• Climate & Environmental Science

• City Planning & Real Estate Development

• Creative Sound Design and Audiovisual Media

• Medical Physics

• Neuroscience

• Music Industries

• Chemical Biology