MBA study in the UK

MBA in the UK

Entry requirements, course fees and where to
study an MBA in the UK.

MBA Courses in the UK

MBA at a UK Business School

UK business schools offer MBA programs that cater to students of every academic level, budgetary requirement and career aspiration, providing an international mix of students, teachers and work opportunities that are unrivalled in many parts of the world.

The UK is host to some of the world’s best business schools in terms of quality of teaching and brand recognition and students with strong first degrees and solid career starts will be able to take advantage of learning how business works, whilst also building a network of contacts which will pay off in the future.

An MBA program at a UK business school usually takes one year to complete, but some programs can last for two years and prospective MBA students can also combine study part-time so their career may continue. Online MBA courses are also available.

How much does an MBA cost?

The average cost of an MBA is around £16,000 per year, but larger and more prestigious schools can charge upwards of £60,000. A number of business schools now offer low-cost MBAs as well, enabling students of all backgrounds to study an MBA in the UK.

MBA UK Entry Requirements

Prospective MBA students will need at least an upper second class honours degree or equivalent and a minimum of three (preferably five) years of full-time continuous work experience of a managerial nature.

MBA GMAT Requirements

In some cases, you will need to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). The test lasts three and a half hours and the total GMAT score ranges from 200 to 800, with a score of 600 needed to qualify for most MBA programs. The GMAT consists of four sections and tests ability in Analytical Writing, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal.

Where can I study an MBA in the UK?

To learn more about the best MBA programs in the UK, find details on the top ten ranking MBA business schools in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2019 below:

  1. London Business School
  2. University of Oxford: Saïd
  3. University of Cambridge: Judge
  4. Warwick Business School
  5. Imperial College Business School
  6. Durham University Business School
  7. Alliance Manchester Business School
  8. City University: Cass
  9. Cranfield School of Management
  10. University of Edinburgh Business School

Study an MBA in the UK

If you are interested in studying an MBA at a UK business school, arrange your free consultation today. We can help you select the right MBA programme in the UK.

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