Which is better: Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Glasgow?

For an MBA at Glasgow Caledonian University, international students are often invited for an interview. The goal of this interview is to assess motivation, experience, and fit for the programme. These MBA interviews may be conducted online and cover academic achievements, career aspirations, and leadership experiences. 

Glasgow Caledonian University offers the Global MBA, known for its recognition as a global leader in the Corporate Knights 2021 and 2022 Better World MBA Rankings for its clear focus on sustainability and its alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

The course ranked 27th in the world  (the sixth UK University on the list) in 2021, and improved its ranking to 18th out of 160 MBA courses in 2022. The tuition fee for the programme is GBP 19,800 (INR 21.4 L) for international students.

International students are required to meet certain admission requirements to pursue an MBA from Glasgow Calendonian University. Those requirements are mentioned below: 

• UK honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent in any subject.

• Relevant work experience: typically 2–3 years in a supervisory or management role.

• International applicants must provide proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS score of 6.5, with no sub-test below 6.0).

Indian students at GCU are eligible for GCU Postgraduate Scholarship. These are applicable for students enrolled in a full-time postgraduate course. Up to GBP 3,000 scholarship (Around INR 3.5 lakh) is offered in the form of a tuition fee discount. A separate application is not required for this scholarship. The tuition fee scholarship shall be applied at the time of enrolment. This scholarship is available for on-campus study at Glasgow and London campuses.