MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Degree awarded by University of Glasgow
- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Duration
- 12 months full-time
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- July 31, 2027
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
The programme starts with core leadership courses, then lets students specialise in finance, marketing or strategy through optional courses. It includes a team consulting project and ends with a project (research, industry or start-up pathway) from June to August.
- Intakes
- September Source: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 12 months full-time Source: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Gilmorehill campus — Glasgow, United KingdomAdam Smith Building, 2 Discovery Place, Glasgow G11 6EY
- Specializations
- Finance · Marketing · Strategy
Tuition and fees
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home — Home & RUK | GBP 41,100 Source: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026 | (fee basis not stated by the school) | 2027-28 |
| Overseas — International & EU | GBP 41,100 Source: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026 | (fee basis not stated by the school) | 2027-28 |
Other published fees
- Deposit for International and EU applicants: GBP 2,000 · mandatory Source: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Honour degree (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject.Source: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 3 years (published requirement)Minimum of three years of professional work experience.Source: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredA personal statement and a detailed CV are required.Source: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required1 referenceSource: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredInterview by MS Teams of around 30 minutes for applicants passing the first stage.Source: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- Not verified
Admission tests
- GMAT / GRE / EA
- Not verified — missing information does not mean the test is not required.
English language
- IELTS Academic
- RequiredPublished minimum: 6.5 (scale overall, with no subtest less than 6.0)For applicants from non-majority English speaking countries.Source: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2027 | — | July 31, 2027Source: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
The Glasgow MBA Scholarship
- Benefit
- Amount not stated on the page
- Basis
- Merit-based
- Eligibility
- Eligibility assessed via the scholarship application and the MBA interview.
- Application
- Separate application required
Official scholarship pageSource: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026World Changers Glasgow Scholarship PGT (EU)
- Benefit
- Tuition fee discount of 5,000 GBP for every year of study
- Basis
- Other basis
- Eligibility
- New incoming EU students starting a postgraduate programme for academic session 2027-28.
- Residency
- EU
- Application
- Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
Accreditation
- AMBA (Association of MBAs) — Program-specificSource: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
- EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: gla.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
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