The Adam Smith Business School is part of the University of Glasgow, a public research university founded in 1451. As a constituent school within this institution, it operates under the umbrella of public higher education in the UK. The University of Glasgow receives funding from the Scottish government and adheres to national education policies, distinguishing it from private universities.
Programs at Adam Smith Business School follow the same fee structures and admissions standards as other public universities in Scotland. Its degrees are awarded by the University of Glasgow, further cementing its status as a public institution.
