Adam Smith Business School

STUDY AND GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

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Study with us

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Internationalisation

Discover our international partners and opportunities for collaboration, from study abroad and business case competitions to global degree programmes. Our students gain a unique global perspective by learning alongside a diverse, international cohort.

Information for current students

Learn about opportunities to enhance your student experience, including awards, careers and employability support, events and clubs and society activities.

RESEARCH

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Research that shapes society, policy and practice

From financial systems to health economics, our work creates real change in the world. Discover the impact of our research.

94% of our research has been evaluated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the latest Research Excellence Framework [2021]

ABOUT

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Accreditations and Rankings

We are within 1% of international business schools that hold the triple crown of accreditations and are positioned amongst some of the most elite business schools in the world.

A culture of excellence

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About us

EXPLORE

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250th anniversary of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations

The 250th anniversary of the publication of ‘The Wealth of Nations’ – Adam Smith’s most famous book – is being celebrated by the University of Glasgow throughout 2026.

News

24 Aug

Adam Smith Business School shortlisted for four national awards

Congratulations to Business School colleagues Professor Diedre Shaw, Dr Kat Duffy, Dr Yingru Li and Dr Paulina Navrouzoglou, along with undergraduate Laavanya Varadarajan Shanmugapriya whose inspiring work has been shortlisted in the Herald’s 2026 Inspiring City, and the 2026 Scottish Impact awards.
04 Jun

Helping Scotland achieve its deep tech potential

From photonics and quantum to life sciences, AI and space, Adam Smith Business School researchers are identifying what’s needed to help Scotland’s deep tech sector reach its full potential.
26 May

Laavanya wins Herald Outstanding Contribution From a University Student

At this year’s Herald Education Awards the title of Outstanding Contribution From a University Student was won by Adam Smith Business School student Laavanya Varadarajan Shanmugapriya.