Adam Smith studied and later taught at the University of Glasgow, and the university's business school carries his name. It holds AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditation and is one of the largest business schools in Scotland, with a big one-year MSc portfolio in finance, management and economics. Students study on the Gilmorehill campus in the West End.
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Official website: gla.ac.uk
University of Glasgow, founded 1451
AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA
Gilmorehill, West End of Glasgow
£26,000 – £36,000
International students, MSc and MBA programmes
£12,000 – £15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on gla.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Accounting and Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Financial Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Economics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Triple accreditation.
A large choice of one-year MSc programmes.
Teaching on one of the UK's oldest university campuses.
Graduates join banks, asset managers and consultancies in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London.
Glasgow has a large financial services sector, including JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley offices.
The Graduate Route allows two years of work in the UK after graduating.
Undergrad
Main UG intake
Postgrad
Main PG intake
Gilmorehill's Gothic main building looks over Kelvingrove Park. Byres Road, a few minutes away, is lined with cafés and pubs, and Hillhead Subway station links to the centre.
Glasgow is known for live music and friendly people. Rent is lower than Edinburgh or London, and the Highlands are a short train ride north.
CAS from University of Glasgow
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Many Adam Smith MSc programmes fill early and may close before the published deadline. Apply by early spring for September, especially for finance courses.
Nearly all MSc programmes and the MBA start in September.
You'll apply for a Student visa. University of Glasgow gives you a CAS number once your offer is unconditional and the deposit is paid. You can then apply online up to six months before the course starts, with bank evidence and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Accounting and finance, management, financial technology and economics are popular MSc choices. You need a good bachelor's degree, often in a related subject, and IELTS 6.5; the MBA asks for work experience.
The University of Glasgow offers international scholarships for postgraduate students, and the school has its own awards for some programmes. Check the scholarships page.
