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Top Business Schools in United Kingdom

December 13th, 2008

I have gone through many websites and many private educational agency’s websites about the top ranking of MBA or Business Schools in Uk. On the whole, I have listed the best top 50 business school in Uk.

  1. London Business School (LBS)
  2. LSE – London School of Economics and Political Science
  3. Cranfield University – Cranfield School of Management
  4. University of Oxford – Said Business School
  5. University of Cambridge – Judge Business School
  6. University of Warwick – Warwick Business School
  7. Manchester Business School – The University of Manchester
  8. University of Strathclyde – Strathclyde Business School
  9. Lancaster University Management School
  10. Henley Business School
  11. Aston University – Aston Business School
  12. University of Edinburgh Management School
  13. Ashridge Business School
  14. Imperial College London – Tanaka Business School
  15. University of Durham – Durham Business School
  16. City University – CASS Business School
  17. University of Birmingham – Birmingham Business School
  18. University of Bath – School of Management
  19. University of Glasgow – Business School
  20. University of Leeds – Leeds University Business School
  21. Bradford University – School of Management
  22. University of Nottingham – Nottingham University Business School
  23. Cardiff University – Cardiff Business School
  24. Kingston University – Faculty of Business
  25. University of Wales Institute – Cardiff School of Management
  26. Open University Business School
  27. Oxford Brookes University – Business School
  28. Nottingham Trent University – Nottingham Business School
  29. University of Surrey – School of Management
  30. Sheffield Hallam University – Faculty of Organization and Management
  31. University of Exeter – School of Business and Economics
  32. Manchester Metropolitan University – Business School
  33. University of Hull – Business School
  34. Middlesex University Business School
  35. Heriot-Watt University – Edinburg Business School
  36. University of Plymouth – The Plymouth Business School
  37. Napier University – Business School
  38. University of Newcastle upon Tyne – Business School
  39. University of St. Andrews – School of Management
  40. De Montfort University – Leicester Business School
  41. Coventry University – Coventry Business School
  42. Robert Gordon University – Aberdeen Business Scho
  43. University of Southampton – School of Management
  44. University of the West of England – Bristol Business School
  45. University of Wales Aberystwyth – School of Management and Business
  46. Loughborough University – Business School
  47. Northumbria University – Newcastle Business School
  48. Brunel University – Brunel Business School
  49. Ashcroft International Business School – Anglia Ruskin University
  50. University of Gloucestershire – Business School

Please see to it that the above list is only for personal use. The above information is correct from my best knowledge. If you find any errors or mistakes then please do contact me.

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  1. Ram
    December 21st, 2008 at 14:54 | #1

    can you tell me whether all these colleges need work experiences??

  2. December 21st, 2008 at 17:40 | #2

    Many business colleges in Uk need some 3 years minimum work experience to do MBA…. but there are few other colleges in which work experience is not mandatory.

  3. December 27th, 2008 at 19:44 | #3

    I have a three-year GAP after doing 4-year job in power sector in India. Except this all things are in line with MBA-requirements. So I just want to know:

    1) Shall I be considered for MBA in UK, if all things go well?
    2) How to defend this GAP during interaction session?
    3) Does it have any wrong impression on Admission committee?

  4. December 27th, 2008 at 20:49 | #4

    @jaybir
    Gap makes no difference. It doesn’t really matter. You have all the basic requirements such as minimum of 3 yrs work experiences. Also, during interaction session tell them the truth about your gap, it may be your personal problems, etc. If you need a complete assistance then you can council from your nearest agency. Tell me your city and I can give you some good educational agency contact details.

  5. mke3john
    December 28th, 2008 at 00:45 | #5

    Can you tell me whether is there any colleges which can intake candidates without work experiences.

  6. December 28th, 2008 at 00:50 | #6

    @mke3john
    There are some universities having MBA for freshers with no work experiences like Cardiff University, University of Wales-Newport, Liverpool John Moores University ,University of Aberdeen, West London College, Holborn College, UWIC etc.

  7. Prabhat
    February 26th, 2009 at 10:25 | #7

    I got through-
    Liverpool
    Coventry
    Bournemouth
    DeMonfort
    SHU.
    Wanna do my mba in finance. plz rate thz universities.tx in adv.

  8. February 26th, 2009 at 12:56 | #8

    @Prabhat
    These business schools such as Liverpool, DeMonfort, Coverty have high standards and are vry good school in Uk. No doubt you can do you mba in these schools.

  9. March 3rd, 2009 at 12:49 | #9

    A fantastic blog site and useful for academic references. Keep up the good work.
    Best UK University Ranking 2009

  10. nimitha poojary
    March 14th, 2009 at 21:03 | #10

    i am a fresher. i want to do mba in hr from a good and reputed university… pls advice me hw much to score in ielts for each university.

  11. Deepika
    March 26th, 2009 at 13:33 | #11

    I am working for a MNC since 20 months.. Planning to do MBA. I am Preparing for CAT 2009. Planning to give IELTS for doing MBA in UK.
    Can anyone suggest me what would be the best option to choose???

  12. tishan
    March 31st, 2009 at 09:49 | #12

    hi,
    does any one have idea about doing MBA from University of liverpool?It does fall into the first 20 colleges in UK but i do not see its name in the above list provided…Can someone throw some light on it…please

  13. amit desai
    April 8th, 2009 at 14:48 | #13

    hiii
    i hv completed engg from pune in E&TC now i hv option to do MBA in uk.
    uni of bedforshire
    uni of northbria
    uni of teeside
    uni of birmingham city
    which uni is best to do MBA?..plz suggest me im realy confused.
    i hv 2 yr work exp in IT company.

  14. Anu
    May 4th, 2009 at 20:04 | #14

    Hi,
    I am planning to do MBA at University of Aberdeen How is the University?Is its MBA valid for employement in India . Is it worth studying there ?and i am a fresher.Please do reply

  15. surbhi
    June 20th, 2009 at 22:16 | #15

    hi i m planning to my mba 4m uni of aberdeen. i m a bba graduate with no work experience cn ny1 tell me is it worth joinin it or should i try for sum other uni?please also suggest sum unizzz

  16. July 28th, 2009 at 11:04 | #16

    hii guys m engg graduate with no wrk exp, nw doing our family business.i want to do mba in international business or in enterprenuership or in mrkting . if any body knw bst bschols in uk for it plz let me knw it.

  17. July 28th, 2009 at 13:28 | #17

    @abhijeet
    You can try any of the top 20 business schools listed above.. All the best!

  18. Chirag
    July 28th, 2009 at 15:42 | #18

    Sir or madam i am T.Y.B.B.A student i want to do M.B.A in finance in UK but i also want to do diploma in mechanicle engineering in DLM can it possible? And sir what is the standard of fees to do M.B.A in such good colleges of U.K ?

  19. arun
    August 1st, 2009 at 18:22 | #19

    did any got admit in univ of bath with 2 years work exp?

  20. Abhinand
    August 10th, 2009 at 12:21 | #20

    Hi…This is Abhinand..i hav 2 yrs work experience in production , i wanna do my MBA course in UK Jan 2010..n also i hav arrears i wud clear it in this october..so i wanna knw will it be a problm since i had arrear n can nebody suggest a gud university..

  21. Rahul
    August 10th, 2009 at 21:39 | #21

    Hi…. i hv 2 yrs work experience… Am planning to do mba in uk for jan/feb 2010 intake… can anyone post universities that have jan intake… please help me out….

  22. Munish
    August 21st, 2009 at 22:26 | #22

    Iam mechanical engineer with 5 yrs of Experience includes 2yrs of Managerial Experience .Iam planning to MBA( finance) from UK university in Jan 2010 intake. Could any one suggest some good university ?

  23. jerin
    August 22nd, 2009 at 12:52 | #23

    hi can you tell me the universties which has jan 2010 intake for mba and for freshers…?

  24. muwanika sosan
    September 3rd, 2009 at 16:55 | #24

    Does grade really matter a lot before granting you an MBA. I have got a lower division class with a CGPA of 2.96. I have now three years experience in the banking sector.

  25. ALY
    September 11th, 2009 at 23:54 | #25

    SIR IM TAKING ADMISSION IN CARDIFF UNIVERSITY FOR MBA BECAUSE ID ONT HAVE WORK EXPERIENCE CAN YOU PLEASE SUGGEST ME SHOULD I TAKE ADMISSION IN MBA? OR SHOULD I TAKE ADMISSION IN MANCHASTER UNIVERSITY OR WARWICK FOR MSC..
    WHICH COURCE IS GOOD CAN YOU PLEASE TELL MBA OR MSc?

  26. vijay
    October 6th, 2009 at 16:11 | #26

    can u list out the colleges which are not expecting work experiences…….???

  27. raj
    October 13th, 2009 at 14:11 | #27

    Hey there,
    I am from the US,having 3 years of work exp. I have a masters degree in computer science. What schools should i apply to?

  28. Dr Saurabh
    October 24th, 2009 at 01:12 | #28

    Is GMAT required/mandatory for MBA in UK ?? As I see most of the Schools asking for the GMAT Scores, but some schools are not asking it. Also GMAT is basic entry parameter for admission into B-schools in US. Even many Educational Consultants are asking to just focuss on IELTS & not GMAT , what to do ?? Confused… plz help. Thx

  29. parneet
    November 24th, 2009 at 13:26 | #29

    hello
    iam planning to persue mba in HR from UK in jan session.can u please suggest some good universities for jan session which are acceptable in india.

  30. rajit
    December 1st, 2009 at 14:15 | #30

    Could any 1 tell me how reputed Coventry University Business school is as i have been offered admission in MSc International Business & have been given 2000GBP schlorship as well.
    Well would appreciate if some 1 could compare with brunel, surrey, sheffield hallam, de montfort as well because have been given offer for them as well .

  31. chaitanya
    December 7th, 2009 at 08:41 | #31

    Does University of Birmingham accept freshers?? my graduation will be complete by may 2010 ,so planning to do my MBA in UK.Can any one suggest me some better Universities in U.K that accepts freshers?????

  32. Vibhor Singhal
    December 26th, 2009 at 12:00 | #32

    hi …hope u r doing gud ….i m an indian candidate luking 4 mba frm UK….i wanted to know abt the placement scenario in these schools,how many candidates hav got placed and in which companies.how to decide which school is best on return of investment ?…hope u can guide me in this regard…thanx

  33. January 25th, 2010 at 19:34 | #33

    @rajit
    As per my knowledge, Coventry University is best if you compare it with other universities like Brunel, Surry or Sheffield Hallam in terms of business studies.

  34. srujan
    February 1st, 2010 at 10:33 | #34

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    hiii Boss..!!
    i wanna do MBA frm any one of d best bschools of us ….
    ppl r saying dat work experience is needed…
    is it mandatory ???… i donn have any work experience .in june i m gonnaa get my degree…and my degree( btech ) per ll be around 58( very less i guess)
    and does my btech percentage make any difference in admission ???
    if i get gud score in toefel n gmat …can i hv d chance of getting admission into any good universities wid this profile . …
    and can u plzz tel me d living expenses and info abt fundingg too which iz more important …
    thnxx in advance

  35. wonders
    February 1st, 2010 at 13:30 | #35

    @Ranjith

    Can you please suggest upon the MBA schools in UK which do not require a GMAT score but the entry criteria is 3-yrs of work experience and a fairly good IELTS score. Please suggest.

  36. February 1st, 2010 at 14:38 | #36

    @wonders
    As per my knowledge, below are some universities in Uk in which GMAT is not mandatory for MBA.

    Kingston University
    Durham Business School
    University of Kent
    University of Hull
    University of Exeter
    University of Edinburgh
    University of Glasgow
    Henley Business School..

  37. wonders
    February 1st, 2010 at 14:39 | #37

    Thank you so much Ranjith !!!

  38. February 5th, 2010 at 13:24 | #38

    My daughter is B.Tech. with 81%, has work experience of 3 years and GMAT score of 510. In which universities in UK she has a chance for admission in full time MBA.

  39. February 6th, 2010 at 18:54 | #39

    @Vijay Anand
    You can apply to top 20 universities from the above list!!

  40. ravi
    February 7th, 2010 at 03:17 | #40

    hey, can u give me some info on good agency of bangalores..
    thnx !!

  41. Chetanya
    February 7th, 2010 at 19:14 | #41

    @ranjith
    I have got offer letter for MBA from cardiff business school
    Is it the best among those that do not require work experience?

  42. February 8th, 2010 at 09:42 | #42

    @Chetanya
    As per my knowledge, Cardiff has a good reputation and its one of the best business schools in Uk.

  43. aditya
    February 8th, 2010 at 17:30 | #43

    hey, i didnt have gud score in bachelor degree. But i want to do any part time or full time business course from gud uni in london only. can u have any idea which uni give me the oppertunity.

  44. Jatin
    February 8th, 2010 at 20:17 | #44

    @aditya
    Universities or colleges in Uk doesn’t care about your under-graduation percentage or marks. They just see your IELTS score. But many agents in India could actually create tension in you for your percentage. Take my advice.. Don’t care what the agent says.. They just create tension in you to charge some extra money. The Uk university requires you to be passed in under-graduation and a good score in IELTS in order to do your post-graduations. But yeah, they are some big universities which do see your under-graduation percentage.

  45. Yash Bane
    February 13th, 2010 at 21:14 | #45

    hello ranjith,my brother have 75% aggregate in his graduation (BBA).can you tell me wether he is eigble to apply for top 15 colleges in UK or not.he wants to do MBA in finance can you name some nice universities for him along with their requirements(work experience,ielts score,graduation score).

  46. Yash Bane
    February 13th, 2010 at 21:18 | #46

    does work experience help in getting a nice university??

  47. February 14th, 2010 at 10:01 | #47

    @Yash Bane
    Yes, he is eligible to apply top 15 universities with 75% in his graduation. But I guess he would need work experience and good IELTS score.

  48. santosh
    February 19th, 2010 at 00:12 | #48

    how is mba from swansea metropolitan university which is in wales…..i don hav any work xperience……..

  49. February 19th, 2010 at 08:23 | #49

    @santosh
    I really don’t have any idea about Swansea Metropolitan. There are many other good & reputed universities available for MBA without work-experiences.

  50. Yash Bane
    February 21st, 2010 at 21:38 | #50

    thanks a lot ranjith for your advise.I really appretiate that.can you tell me, 2 years of work experience along with good ielts score would be enough to help my brother in getting into top 15 universities ?

  51. Harish
    March 1st, 2010 at 11:12 | #51

    hii
    my aggregate percentage in B.E is 70% and i have 2 yrs of work(business) experience.can i apply to the top b schools???
    pls give ur suggestions.

  52. raghu
    March 5th, 2010 at 20:09 | #52

    hi i have 2 years of managerial experience and 3 year of part time experience.what are the universities can i get.what kind of part time jobs available.after graduation what is the possibility of getting the full time job.

  53. Mejo Kuriachan
    March 11th, 2010 at 01:55 | #53

    Dear frnd,
    I am a final year mechanical engg student. Am planning to do MBA next.From ur list i could find CARDIFF s good and they are not asking any work experience and IELTS s also not mandatory it seems. Is ma choice CARDIFF is good and i think it costs abt 15 lakhs totally. Wil it be worth for me? wat s main advantage of doing MBA from UK? am really confused , shd i choose INDIA or UK.? How about the placements at CARDIFF and wats the part time job procedure and details over der ? through tat an average how much i can earn.? plz help me for all ma doubts. Thank You.

  54. Mejo Kuriachan
    March 11th, 2010 at 01:58 | #54

    How easy it is to get an admission over der at CARDIFF ? Is tat easy ? My 10th % is 88 and higher secondary & is 74. Degree around 68%. Is this one year MBA from CARDIFF valid in INDIA ?

  55. bhushan
    March 12th, 2010 at 00:10 | #55

    @rajith
    hi bro, i m in final year comp engg got admitt frm liverpool john mores uni plz help me out weder mba frm ljmu wud place me at a better job position in uk
    regards,
    bhushan

  56. Natalia
    March 14th, 2010 at 16:57 | #56

    Hi! I have always been looking for the U.S. MBA school. Recently I have decided to see the UK one and had no idea where to start from. Your list has helped me a lot to narrow my pick down to a few of them. Thank you!

  57. Yash Bane
    March 22nd, 2010 at 20:12 | #57

    Hi ranjeeth! Does top 15 Business schools in Great Britain requies GMAT scores ? OR is it necessary to have GMAT score to get it into top 15 Business schools of Great Britain. If yes then how much a candidate needs to score between 200-800

  58. Vimal
    March 29th, 2010 at 17:04 | #58

    I have got offers from Strathclyde and Aston for MSC in Business and management…. which do u think is better…

  59. Mahesh
    April 25th, 2010 at 04:32 | #59

    Hi sir,
    Glamorgan business school, of university of glamorgan is not mentioned on the list .I just thought of suggesting it to you because it is the best bschool in wales and more reputed than some in the list.

    Regards
    Mahesh

  60. Ganesh
    May 27th, 2010 at 09:38 | #60

    Hello there,

    At 53.40% in B.com, can i afford to get into good B-schools in UK with 1.5 yrs experience in banking operations, since i have a offer from Coventry university from the Education Consultant in Chennai. Suggest me some good universities in terms of employability based on my Qualificaions….

    Regards,
    Ganesh

  61. June 22nd, 2010 at 08:19 | #61

    Hello Sir

    I m electrical engineer having 3.5yrs of work experience in manufacturing . Right now i got an oppertunity in power sector ,as technical officer in transmission & distribution .My b.tech percentage is 59.34% . My qustion is after having 3yrs of experience in power sector
    should I get chance to be recruited by top player in power sector ?

  62. Ashish
    June 24th, 2010 at 21:12 | #62

    Hi Ganesh,

    Have you considered London School of Business and Finance?
    The school has recently been featured in an article in Financial Times:
    http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/5ed79952-7a6e-11df-9cd7-00144feabdc0,dwp_uuid=ac20e11c-7a70-11df-9cd7-00144feabdc0.html

  63. RAM.g.v.s
    July 3rd, 2010 at 21:26 | #63

    hi bro dis is RAM comlpeted Btech 2009 fresher…i whana do MBA in UK..which university is preferable and which scores are required(like gmat r just toefl)..is it worthful to do MBA with out work experience plz sugget me..

  64. anonymous
    July 11th, 2010 at 08:12 | #64

    sir , I am a fresher and wanna do my mba in IB in U.S.A.. which university is preferable and how much scores are required (LIKE GMAT AND TOEFL).

  65. niraj das
    July 27th, 2010 at 23:42 | #65

    vijay :can u list out the colleges which are not expecting work experiences…….???

  66. monika
    August 31st, 2010 at 17:56 | #66

    is a mba fom northumbria university good…..???

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