Adam Smith Business School
About Adam Smith
The Adam Smith Business School is situated within the historic University of Glasgow campus in the heart of Glasgow’s West End. As Scotland’s largest city and a UNESCO City of Music, Glasgow offers a unique blend of creativity, heritage and modern innovation. The city itself offers over 130 live music events each week, world-renowned cultural institutions and an energetic student atmosphere that is welcoming, diverse and inclusive- all on your doorstep as an Adam Smith Business School student!
Our students benefit massively from studying in a city known for its friendliness and affordability, summed up perfectly by the city’s proud motto: ‘People Make Glasgow’. Here at the Adam Smith Business School, we couldn’t agree with this motto more. This warm and open environment makes our city the ideal destination for both international and domestic students.
The Adam Smith Business School itself is at the forefront of educational excellence, with triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS) and a strong emphasis on real-world application through industry links and engagement. Students enjoy full access to our new, state-of-the-art Adam Smith Business School building, purposefully designed to foster collaboration, innovation and sustainability.
At the Adam Smith Business School, students gain the skills, confidence and competitive edge to thrive within the global business landscape right in the heart of Glasgow.
Fast Stats
Business School
Named in honour of Adam Smith, the founder of modern economics and a former student of the University of Glasgow.
Triple Accreditation
The Adam Smith Business School holds AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations, placing us in the top 1% of business schools globally.
Ranking
Consistently ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide, reflecting our longstanding reputation for research, education and innovation.
Global Partners & Industry
Students benefit from live industry projects, internships, guest lectures and career support through our partnerships with global employers.
Global Cohorts
Over 115 nationalities represented across the Adam Smith Business School in the student cohort of 2024/25.
Facilities
A brand new, purpose-built Adam Smith Business School facility opened in 2023 designed for innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.
What people are saying
Lili from Boston, USA“Everyone is so nice in Scotland! A lot of people who chose to study at the University of Glasgow told me that they decided to study here because Scottish people are so nice- especially Glaswegians. My degree is also really practical and hands on, I work with a lot of real world businesses which is a huge plus for employers.“
MSc International Business 2024/25
Nesia from Indonesia“The sense of community and student culture at the Adam Smith Business School is incredibly vibrant, inclusive and supportive. Students come from all corners of the globe, bringing with them a wealth of perspectives and experiences. This inclusivity was one of the reasons I chose to study here.”
MSc Management with HR 2024/25
Jack from Scotland“‘Working for an organisation on my industry project, I was able to leverage the resources of an external company and lean into their knowledge. The networking opportunity has been the best thing about my studies- the opportunity to ask questions and increase my employability has benefited me massively.”
MSc Quantitative Finance 2023/24
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