University of Glasgow

English Language Requirements

The University sets a minimum English language proficiency level and accepts qualifications from all over the world. Please note that some degree programmes might have additional requirements. In general, the following are accepted: 

·        IELTS: 6.5 (with no sub-test less than 6); or

·        ibTOEFL: 92 (no sub-test less than 20); or

·        CAE: 176 overall (no sub-test less than 169); or

·        CPE: 176 overall (no sub-test less than 169); or

·        PTE Academic: 60 (no sub-test less than 59); or

·        IGCSE: English language B minimum.

·        Please refer to the university website for full details of course-specific English language requirements.

The university provides courses to help students reach a proficiency level equivalent to the required IELTS score through its English for Academic Study Unit.

Undergraduate

The University of Glasgow will consider students with Central Board (CISCE or CBSE) or Metro state board qualifications. The normal minimum requirement is 75% average including 75% in key subjects, although certain degree courses require a higher standard.
International A-Levels and IB are also accepted. 

Postgraduate Taught

Post applications to Master degrees require  graduates of Indian central, state or leading deemed and private universities. Ordinarily applicants must have achieved a minimum cumulative 1st division or better across all years of their studies and all applications are considered on a case by case basis.

Science & Engineering degrees: theory grades will be accorded greater significance and entry will be entirely at the discretion of the University of Glasgow.  Applicants applying for January entry may be required to demonstrate greater understanding of certain areas of engineering on their academic record.

Accommodation for International Students

·        All international students who apply by the deadline are guaranteed accommodation (subject to the university's admissions policy).

Please refer to the university website for details

 As a commitment to both supporting new students and rewarding academic excellence, the University of Glasgow offers a wide range of financial support. The University also offers funding opportunities to its current students wanting to carry out a project or a piece of research away from the University.

Undergraduate

• Commonwealth Scholarship schemes
• Scotland's Saltire Scholarships
• Scottish-Italian Scholarship
• Santander Travel Scholarship
• Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship
• University of Glasgow/Glasgow International College Achievement Award
• Alasdair Cameron Scholarship
• Clark (Mile-End) Bursary Fund
• Graham Trust Bursary Scheme
• Humanitarian Scholarships
• Outgoing International Summer School Scholarship
• Professor Alan Ervine Travel Scholarship
• Sir Fitzroy MacLean Travel Scholarship
• Travel Scholarships
• University prizes, bursaries, fellowships and scholarships

Postgraduate

• Adam Smith Business School Excellence Award - India
• Chevening Scholarship
• Commonwealth Scholarship schemes
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme
• GREAT Scholarships
• LLM India Scholarships 2017-18
• Scotland's Saltire Scholarships
• School of Computing Science: International Excellence Awards
• University International Leadership Scholarship
• University of Glasgow Chancellors Award

There are numerous other scholarships.Please refer university website for detail qualifications required.

Other scholarships

You can also apply for the British Government's Chevening Scholarships, and a variety of private agencies and charities for scholarships, bursaries and grants to study in the UK. For more information visit the British Council website or the UK Council for International Student Affairs website.