Edinburgh

The University of Glasgow, the University of Edinburgh and the University of Aberdeen are renowned institutions offering unique campus cultures and various academic programs. While they share a great reputation, there are subtle differences between the three universities. The below table compares the University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh and University of Aberdeen rankings, fees and acceptance rate  Overall this information could be useful for students who are considering them. Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities:Name of The UniversityRankingAcceptance Rate1st Year Tuition FeeUniversity of Glasgow#8220%UG course: INR 25L- 29L PG course: 36.02LUniversity of Edinburgh # 2951%UG course: INR 28.97 L -  33.28 L PG course: 39.32LUniversity of Aberdeen#19278%UG course: INR 19 L - 26 L PG course: INR 17 L - 30 L

The University of Edinburgh cost for an MBA course for international students is £40,900 (Around INR 43 lakh). The textbooks cost will vary as per the books but the recent average of all core textbooks combined is £300 (Around INR 32,000), with additional book for electives averaging around £50 (Around INR 5,300) each. Check the living cost to know what amount has to be paid. International students are also eligible for the scholarships offered by the MBA program:MBA Leadership Scholarships: Value of this scholarship is £10,000 (Around INR 11 lakh)MBA Merit Scholarships: Value of this scholarship is £5,000 (Around INR 5.2 lakh)MBA Achievements Scholarships: Value of this scholarship is £5,000 (Around INR 5.2 lakh)MBA Diversity Scholarships: Value of this scholarship is £5,000 (Around INR 5.2 lakh)Note: The above currency conversion rate is as per £1 to INR 105.60

In case, the applicants do not meet the academic entry requirements for Edinburgh MBA, then they are required to submit GMAT scores. The minimum academic requirement to study MBA course is having UK first-class or 2:1 Honors degree in any subject or equivalent overseas equivalent. Indian applicants are required to submit 1st class degree (60%+). If the university wants students to submit GMAT score, then a score of 600 as a minimum score is needed.Documents required for MBA Application Personal StatementCV / ResumeOfficial transcriptEnglish language proficiency requirement: IELTS score of 7.0 (at least 6.0 in each section) / TOEFL iBT with 100 / PTE score of 70 (with at least 59 in each section)Also Read: MBA in UK 

Indian students willing to take admission to Edinburgh University must meet the academic requirements. The general admission requirement for bachelor’s courses is having a Class 12 qualification, whereas, for the postgraduate courses, the applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree. Detailed University of Edinburgh admissions requirements for international students are given below:Undergraduate CollegesRequirementsCollege of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesClass 12 equivalent exam with overall 80% with 3 subjects at 75%: CBSE All India Senior School Certificate Examination (SSC), CISCE Indian School Certificate (ISC)College of Science and EngineeringAward of Certificate with five subjects at Class 12, with 80% overall average or above and a minimum of 80% in all required subjects (or above as required). Also, 75% is required at Grade 12 EnglishCollege of Medicine and Veterinary MedicineHigher Secondary School Certificate were awarded by CBSE, CISCE; West Bengal State Board or Other State boards are accepted. But the minimum requirement varies as per the subjects, so check with the university to know the exact requirementsPostgraduate In order to qualify for admission to master’s study at Edinburgh University, the applicants are required to have a good degree from a highly-ranked university in India. Entry requirements shall vary as per the program. However, the minimum score the applicants must achieve 60% or more / GPA of 8 on a 10-point scale in bachelor’s studyIn case, the applicants are studying at an Institute of Eminence or an Institute of National Importance, they should then achieve 55% or more / GPA of 7.0PhD ProgramThe application to a PhD programme requires students to typically have a master’s degree in a related or relevant subject, and a research proposal. Note that the entry requirements may vary as per the courseAlso Read: Requirements to Study in UK for Indian Students