Top MBA Programs in The UK: Fall 2024
Top MBA Programs in The UK: Fall 2024
In the United Kingdom (UK), an MBA typically lasts 12 months. However, some universities, such as London Business School, offer programs that last more than a year. MBA universities in the UK are in high demand as the country is a prominent hub for business and entrepreneurship; moreover, the best B-schools in UK have a long history of a global reputation and a culture that encourages innovation and creativity.The London School of Business (FT ranking 16), the University of Cambridge: Judge(23), the University of Oxford: Saïd (28), and the University of Warwick (55) are among the best MBA programs in the UK.
Considering UK B-schools for the Fall 2024 intake? Take a look at some top universities below.
| University | Program | Eligibility and Requirements |
| London School of Business | § MBA
| § Undergraduate Degree § IELTS 7.5 § TOEFL (iBT) 110 § Average GMAT 708 (590–790) § Around 5 years work experience § Two 500-word essays (1 compulsory; 1 optional) § One-page CV § Transcript § One reference |
| University of Cambridge Judge Business School | § MBA § Master of Studies in Entrepreneurship | § 2:1 Honours degree on the UK grading scale or equivalent standard from an overseas institution § Minimum of 2 years’ work experience § GMAT around 687 (630–740) § One reference § 4 essays questions on application form |
| Saïd Business School, University of Oxford | § MBA § Oxford 1+1 MBA programme
| § A recognised undergraduate degree § At least two years of full-time work experience § GMAT: 650 or above (class median GMAT: 690) § GRE: 160 (verbal) and 160 (quantitative) § TOEFL 110 § IELTS 7.5 § SOP § Online assessment § One-page CV § Two references |
| Imperial College Business School | § Full-Time MBA
| § Good undergraduate degree from a recognised university – typically at least a UK Second Class Honours or the international equivalent § A minimum of 3 years’ continuous relevant full-time work experience after graduation § A minimum GMAT score of 600 § IELTS (academic): 7.0 § TOEFL iBT: 100 § Duolingo English Test: 125 § Transcripts § SOP (4 questions) § CV § Career planning questions § Two references § Video assessment about your career goals |
| Alliance Manchester Business School | § Full-Time MBA § Global MBA
| § Equivalent of a first class or upper second class honours result in the UK system § Minimum of three years’ post-graduation work experience with strong consistent career progression and achievement § International exposure (valued) § Entrepreneurial experience (valued) § Average GMAT 660 § IELTS 6.5 § TOEFL iBT 90 § Two essays § CV § Video assessment |
| Warwick Business School | § Full-time MBA
| § An upper second class honours at undergraduate level from a UK university or the equivalent from an overseas university § At least 3 years’ post-graduation professional business experience § GMAT average 650 § IELT 7.0 § TOEFL iBTBand B: Overall score 100 § Web-based application form § Two professional references |
| Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) | § MBA § Global MBA | § A good university degree (equivalent to an upper secondclass honours degree (2:1) or above) or equivalent professional qualification § A minimum of three years’ full-time professional experience, gained after graduation § GMAT score 600 § IELTS7.0 § TOEFL iBT 100 § PTE 69 § Online application form § CV § Two professional references |
| Durham University Business School | § Full-Time MBA
| § First or upper second class bachelors degree, or international equivalent § At least 3 years’ continuous post-graduation work experience § GMAT 600 § IELTS 7.0 or above § TOEFL iBT 102 or above § Online application form |
| Cranfield School of Management | § Full time MBA
| § A good degree and/or professional qualification § A minimum of three years’ post-qualification work experience § GMAT average 680 § Cranfield Admission Test § GRE 80 § IELTS 7.0 § TOEFL iBT 100 § PTE 68 § Two references |
| Birmingham Business School | § MBA International Business
| § A good honours degree (or equivalent), or equivalent professional qualification § 5 years of work experience with evidence of extensive managerial experience or professional responsibility § IELTS 7.0 § TOEFL IBT 95 § PTE 67 § GMAT is not required but can be considered alongside other qualifications and experience § SOP § Two references |
Each UK university is renowned for academic brilliance, unrivalled worldwide exposure, and the development of students into important business leaders. Finally, the UK government’s reintroduction of the post-study work (PSW) visa allows students to stay back in the UK for 2 years after graduating. If you wish to set up your own business in the UK, you can apply for a Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur visa.
If you’re aspiring to study in the UK by Fall 2024, then connect with your IMS consultant today and explore the best fit for your profile.
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Dipti Pal
Head, Admission Consulting
IMS
Ilika M
Editor, Admission Consulting
IMS
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