Adam Smith Business School, earlier known as Adam Smith School of Economics and Finance, is affiliated to the University of Glasgow, one of the oldest universities in the world, established in the year 1451. It has more than 28,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from more than 140 countries in total, with about 9,699 students in social science streams of economics, law, business, politics, etc. Here is a glimpse of exams and application deadlines for seeking admission at the Adam Smith Business School:

  • Students from the UK/EU need to apply by January 15, whereas international students must apply by June 30 for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
  • Students are recommended to apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), alternatively, the application can be made through the Common Application portal.
  • Non-native students must clear any of the following English Language Proficiency Tests IELTS/TOEFL/CAE/CPE/PTE Academic/IGCSE. The scores must not be older than two years.

Highlights

Application fee £25
Acceptance rate 86%
IELTS/TOEFL (IBT)/CAE/CPE/PTE Academic/IGCSE. 6.5/90/176/176/60/A in reading and writing; plus A in listening; 2/B in speaking
Mode of payment Online payment/Credit Card/Debit Card
Academic calendar Semester
Intake months September
Work experience For MBA
Financial aid Scholarships and funds

Adam Smith School of Business Admission Deadlines

The following application deadlines are for UK, EU and international students who wish to apply at the University of Glasgow.

Semester Deadline
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs* January 15 (UK/EU)
June 30 (International)
MBA program July 21 (UK/EU)
August 25 (International)

*Deadline for a few of the graduate programs may vary.

Adam Smith School of Business Undergraduate Admissions

This section shall address admission requirements for international students, which are as follows-

  • Students must check the country-specific entry requirements and apply via UCAS or Common Application portal.
  • To apply, students require to demonstrate proficiency in the English language through any of these tests – IELTS/ TOEFL IBT/CAE CPE/ PTE Academic/ IGCSE.
  • Students must apply for the Tier-4 visa as soon as the admission affirmation has been received.
  • The following documents must be submitted to ensure completion of application – 
    • English Language Proficiency Test Score
    • GMAT score (for MBA)
    • Work experience (MBA)
    • Bachelor's degree (for postgraduate courses)
    • High school records
    • Reference letter
    • Photocopy of passport

English Proficiency Test Scores for International Students

The table below represents the English Language Proficiency Test Scores required by Adam Smith School of Business-

English Language Proficiency Test Score/Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or above, no subtest below 6.0
TOEFL IBT 90 (Reading- 20; Listening- 19; Speaking- 19; Writing-23)
CAE 176, no subtest less than 169
CPE 176, no subtest less than 169
PTE Academic 60, no subtest less than 59
IGCSE A grade in reading and writing; plus A in listening; 2/B in speaking

Visa Process for International Students

To study in the UK, students need to apply for a general student Tier-4 visa three months prior to the beginning of the full-time course after receiving their Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS). Whereas those planning to study for a short period of about 6 months or less may apply for 'short term student visa'. Here's how the process unfolds-

  • Students should first check their eligibility to apply.
  • Then they should compile the documents required and fill the tier-4 form.
  • Students have to pay £300 as the Health Surcharge and £348 as the Tier-4 Visa application fee.
  • After the interview has been cleared students can pursue their degree at the University of Glasgow.
  • The documents that must be provided are as follows-
    • Passport
    • Financial support proof
    • Consent form parent or guardian
    • Proof of relationship with parents (for those below the age of 18)
    • Tuberculosis test results

Adam Smith School of Business Graduate Admissions

At the Adam Smith School of Business, students can pursue a graduate degree in Accounting and Finance, Economics and Management. The application can be made online. Here are the general requirements for these programs-

  • An Honours degree or the non-UK equivalent of the same.
  • English Language Proficiency Test Scores.
  • GMAT or other relevant university entrance exam scores.

The table below lists admission requirements for a few of the popular graduate-level courses offered by Adam Smith Business School:

Course Duration Application Deadline General Academic Requirements Duration
Master of Business Administration (MBA) 1 year July 21 3 years of managerial work experience, a personal statement,
CV, Interview qualification, GMAT or equivalent entrance exam
1 year
MSc International Human Resource Management and Development 1 year June 30 Bachelor's degree in Business, Management,
Engineering or any Social Science stream
1 year
MRes Economics 2 years January – March each year Bachelor's degree in economics with maths, statistics,
physics or engineering, personal statement, academic references
2 years

In addition to the standardized test scores, the Adam Smith Business School lays strong emphasis upon the admission interview, essay, and CV/resume during the application review process. This provides a better insight into the applicant’s profile and help in deciding his/her candidacy for admission at the school.