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The United Kingdom has earned a reputation for its cutting-edge 1-year MBA programs aimed at bringing a change in which management education is delivered. The reduced course duration paired with a highly intensive curriculum makes MBA in the UK one of the most sought-after degrees in the UK among international students across the globe.

  

To top it all, the UK government has announced a post-study work visa that allows international students to stay and work for a further 2 years after the completion of their program. Let us now tackle some of the frequently asked questions that must’ve crossed your mind!

  

How much is the tuition fee for MBA in the UK?

  

MBA in UK is a 1-year program. Tuition Fees for an MBA in UK can vary depending on the university you apply to, but on average it ranges between Rs. 17-40 lakhs. Only a handful of top universities in the UK such as London Business School, the University of Oxford, and the University of Cambridge charge tuition of around Rs. 40-68 lakhs.

  

Which are the cheapest universities for MBA in UK for international students?

  

Given below is a list of some of the most affordable leading universities for MBA in UK:

What is the eligibility for studying MBA in UK for Indian students?

  

The eligibility requirements for an MBA in UK are given below:

Bachelor’s Degree - Unlike the US, a three-year bachelor’s degree is accepted and recognised as a bachelor’s degree in the UK.

 

Test Scores - With the exception of the top 7 MBA programs, GMAT is not required for MBA in UK.

 

English Language Proficiency Requirements - IELTS/TOEFL or any other English Language Proficiency Test score is a requirement but it can be waived off on a case by case basis.

 

Work Experience - There are MBA programs for freshers as well but a minimum 2-3 years of work experience is generally required

A complete application form including SOPs, LORs, transcripts, certificates, CV, student visa, and two passport-sized photographs.

  

Can I study MBA in UK without IELTS?

  

Yes, students can apply to several UK universities without IELTS scores provided some other requirements are met. The universities that Indian students can study in UK without IELTS may require them to take an English Language Program along with the regular classes or proof of over 75% in high school Academic English or simply an English Language Proficiency Waiver which is basically a letter stating that English was the language of instruction in the student’s previous university. These requirements vary depending on the college or university you apply to.

  

Is GMAT required for MBA in UK?

  

GMAT is not a requirement for most MBA programs in the UK. Given below is a list of the top 10 universities in the UK where GMAT is not a requirement:

 

Ranking

University

Course Duration

Tuition (GBP)

15

Warwick School of Business, University of Warwick

1 year

45,950

19

HULT International Business School

1 year

54,600

23

Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster University

1 year

33,000

25

Durham University Business School, Durham University

12-15 months

35,000

30

University of Edinburg

1 year

34,200

33

University of Reading

1 year

20,600

53

Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University

13 months

39,000

66

Middlesex University

1 year

18,360

73

University of Central Lancashire

2 years

13,500

92

Birmingham City Business School

12-21 months

30,450

 

   

What are the student working hours in UK?

   

A student visa issued to full-time degree-level students allows them to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week during their term including paid or unpaid work and for one or more organisations.

  

Are there any UK scholarships for Indian students? 

  

Universities in the UK majorly offer merit-based scholarships and Indian students can also apply for these scholarships.

  

How long does it take to get a UK student visa?

  

Based on the time it takes to get the visa, UK student visas can be categorised as follows:

 

What are the best universities in UK for MBA?

  

Given below is a list of top MBA colleges in UK, along with their course duration, tuition and more.

  

Universities offering MBA in UK for Indian Students

Duration
(Months)

Full-time MBA in UK:
Cost

Intake

MBA Programs in UK

London Business School (LBS)

15-21

£87,900

August

Full-time and Executive MBA

Oxford Business School (2018)

12

£63,000

September

Full-time and Executive MBA

Cambridge Judge Business School

12

£59,000

September

Full-time and Executive MBA

Imperial College Business School

12

£53,500

September

Full-time, part-time, Executive, Distance learning

Warwick Business School (WBS)

12

£43,950

September

Full-time and Executive MBA, Distance learning

Alliance Manchester Business School

18

£44,000

August

Full-time and Part-time MBA

Edinburgh Business School

12

£32,500

September

Full-time and Executive MBA

Cass Business School

12

£46,000

September

Full-time and Executive MBA

Cranfield School of Management

13

£39,000

September

Full-time and Executive MBA

Durham Business School

12

£31,500

September

Full-time, Executive, and Distance Learning

Lancaster University Management School

12

£33,000

September

Full-time and Executive MBA

Aston Business School

12

£25,850

January and September

Full-time, part-time, and executive MBA, Distance Learning

Leeds Business School

12

£30,000

September

Full-time and Executive MBA, Distance Learning

Birmingham Business School

12

£28,980

September

Full-time, part-time, and executive MBA, Distance Learning

Nottingham Business School (NTU)

12

£18,500

September

Full-time and Executive MBA, Distance Learning

Strathclyde Business School

12

£31,450

September

Full-time, part-time, and executive MBA, Distance Learning

Bath School of Management

12

£37,500

September

Full-time and Executive MBA

Brunel Business School

12

£23,565

January and September

Full-time and Executive MBA, Distance learning

Exeter Business School

12

£30,000

September

Full-time and Executive MBA

Westminster Business School

12

£19,000

January and September

Full-time

Hult Business School

12

£54,600

September

Full-time and Executive MBA

Kingston Business School

12

£23,500

January and September

Full-time, Part-time, and Executive MBA

University of Liverpool

12

£18,000

September

Full-time and Part-time MBA, Distance learning

  

What is the average GMAT score required for top MBA colleges in UK?

  

GMAT is not necessarily required to study MBA in UK. However, generally, some of the best universities in UK for MBA do require you to submit a GMAT score. The average GMAT score of the top MBA programs in UK offered by the London Business School, INSEAD, London School of Economics and the University of Oxford range between 690 to 710.

FAQ's on

MBA in UK is a 1-year program. Tuition Fees for an MBA in UK can vary depending on the university you apply to, but on average it ranges between 17-40 lakhs. Only a handful of top universities in the UK such as London Business School, the University of Oxford, and the University of Cambridge charge tuition of around 40-68 lakhs.

Given below is a list of some of the most affordable leading universities for MBA in UK:

  • Staffordshire University
  • London School of Commerce
  • University College Birmingham
  • University of Cumbria
  • Leeds Beckett University
  • University of West London

The eligibility requirements for an MBA in UK are given below:

  • Bachelor’s Degree - Unlike the US, a three-year bachelor’s degree is accepted and recognised as a bachelor’s degree in the UK
  • Test Scores - With the exception of the top 7 MBA programs, GMAT is not required for MBA in UK
  • English Language Proficiency Requirements - IELTS/TOEFL or any other English Language Proficiency Test score is a requirement but it can be waived off on a case by case basis
  • Work Experience - There are MBA programs for freshers as well but a minimum 2-3 years of work experience is generally required
  • A complete application form including SOPs, LORs, transcripts, certificates, CV, student visa, and two passport-sized photographs.

Yes, students can apply to several UK universities without IELTS scores provided some other requirements are met. The universities that Indian students can study in UK without IELTS may require them to take an English Language Program along with the regular classes or proof of over 75% in high school Academic English or simply an English Language Proficiency Waiver which is basically a letter stating that English was the language of instruction in the student’s previous university. These requirements vary depending on the college or university you apply to.

GMAT is not a requirement for most MBA programs in the UK. Given below is a list of top 10 universities in the UK where GMAT is not a requirement:

Ranking University Course Duration Tuition (GBP)
15 Warwick School of Business, University of Warwick 1 year 45,950
19 HULT International Business School 1 year 54,600
23 Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster University 1 year 33,000
25 Durham University Business School, Durham University 12-15 months 35,000
30 University of Edinburg 1 year 34,200
33 University of Reading 1 year 20,600
53 Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University 13 months 39,000
66 Middlesex University 1 year 18,360
73 University of Central Lancashire 2 years 13,500
92 Birmingham City Business School 12-21 months 30,450

A student visa issued to full-time degree-level students allows them to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week during their term including paid or unpaid work and for one or more organisations.

Universities in the UK majorly offer merit-based scholarships and Indian students can also apply for these scholarships.

Based on the time it takes to get the visa, UK student visas can be categorised as follows:

  • Super Priority - Issued in less than a week after the student has applied for the visa
  • Priority - Issued after 1-2 weeks after the student has applied for the visa
  • Regular Visa - Issued after 3 weeks after the student has applied for the visa

GMAT is not necessarily required to study MBA in UK. However, generally, some of the best universities in UK for MBA do require you to submit a GMAT score. The average GMAT score of the top MBA programs in UK offered by the London Business School, INSEAD, London School of Economics and the University of Oxford ranges between 690 to 710.

Given below is a list of top MBA colleges in UK, along with their course duration, tuition and more:

Universities offering MBA in UK for Indian Students Duration (Months) Full time MBA in UK: Cost Intake MBA Programs In UK
London Business School (LBS) 15-21 £87,900 August Full time and Executive MBA
Oxford Business School (2018) 12 £63,000 September Full time and Executive MBA
Cambridge Judge Business School 12 £59,000 September Full time and Executive MBA
Imperial College Business School 12 £53,500 September Full time, Part time, Executive, Distance
Warwick Business School (WBS) 12 £43,950 September Full time, Executive MBA, Distance Learning
Alliance Manchester Business School 18 £44,000 August Full time and Part time MBA
Edinburgh Business School 12 £32,500 September Full time and Executive MBA
Cass Business School 12 £46,000 September Full time and Executive MBA
Cranfield School of Management 13 £39,000 September Full time and Executive
Durham Business School 12 £31,500 September Full time, Executive and Distance Learning
Lancaster University Management School 12 £33,000 September Full time and Executive MBA
Aston Business School 12 £25,850 January and September Full time, Part time, Executive MBA and Distance Learning
Leed Business School 12 £30,000 September Full time and Executive MBA, Distance Learning
Birmingham Business School 12 £28,980 September Full time and Executive MBA, Distance Learning
Nottingham Business School (NBU) 12 £18,500 September Full time and Executive MBA, Distance Learning
Strathclyde Business School 12 £31,450 September Full time, Part time and Executive MBA, Distance Learning
Bath School Of Management 12 £37,500 September Full time and Executive MBA
Brunel Business School 12 £23,565 January and September Full time and Executive MBA, Distance Learning
Exeter Business School 12 £30,000 September Full time and Executive MBA
Westminster Business School 12 £19,000 January and September Full time
Hult Business School 12 £54,600 September Full time and Executive MBA
Kingston Business School 12 £23,500 January and September Full time, Part time and Executive MBA
University of Liverpool 12 £18,000 September Full time, Part time MBA, Distance Learning

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MBA Colleges in UK

*This data is based on Information from Year 2021-2022. Please contact Jamboree counsellor for accurate information.

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University of Oxford

University of Oxford

Oxford

Total Fees

£68,000

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

England

Total Fees

£33,000

Durham University

Durham University

England

Total Fees

£35,000

Birmingham City Business School

Birmingham City Business School

Birmingham

Total Fees

£30,451

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

Leeds

Total Fees

£35,000

The University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield

Sheffield

Total Fees

£30,800

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

Nottingham

Total Fees

£33,000

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

London

Total Fees

£23,000

Lanchester University

Lanchester University

Lanchester

Total Fees

£33,000

Cranfield School of Management

Cranfield School of Management

Cranfield

Total Fees

£39,000

HULT International Business School

HULT International Business School

London

Total Fees

£54,600

University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Cambridge

Total Fees

£66,200

University of Reading

University of Reading

Reading

Total Fees

£20,600

Middlesex University

Middlesex University

London

Total Fees

£18,360

University of Central Lancashire

University of Central Lancashire

Preston

Total Fees

£13,500

Imperial College London

Imperial College London

London

Total Fees

£62,000

University College London

University College London

London

Total Fees

£29,000

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Total Fees

£34,200

The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

Manchester

Total Fees

£40,000

University of Warwick

University of Warwick

Coventry

Total Fees

£51,000

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

England

Total Fees

£20,000

University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

Scotland

Total Fees

£34,900

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