Top 100 MBA in UK Universities for Indian Students | Master of Business Administration for Indian Students

23 Dec 2025 57K views By Admin User

The UK is a top choice among international students, especially Indians, to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) as a UK experience is a combination of great knowledge, international exposure, and career opportunities. Some of the top business schools in the UK like London Business School, Oxford Saïd Business School, and Cambridge Judge Business School have consistently been among, if not ranked in the top 20 in the world (QS Global MBA Rankings 2025 & Financial Times rankings).

A major factor drawing Indian students to such programs is the shorter length of the year–most full-time MBAs go to 12 months, as opposed to two years found in nations like the US. Author: Rob McCarthy This enables earlier labour market re-entry, reduced opportunity cost, and increased speed of ROI. With a focus on experiential learning through case studies, consulting projects, and industry partnerships, the programs prepare graduates for leadership roles in finance, consulting, entrepreneurship, and technology.

With the UK's Graduate Route visa, which gives international graduates up to two years to stay and work after finishing their studies, this provides excellent work experience in a global city like London. International business requires cross-cultural skills, and our classrooms are full of students from more than 60 nationalities.

Also the alumni networks are strong, and filled with successful Indian leaders, that can offer you mentorship and job opportunities. Makes MBA affordable — scholarships such as Chevening, GREAT and those given by universities themselves are making it accessible, high post-MBA salaries — often with salaries starting from £70,000, and placements with firms like Barclays, Deloitte and Unilever, increase employability.

In terms of actual MBA quality (though number of MBA programs at a university can change the angle of qualifications slightly), the following table ranks the 100 best UK universities by business and management research performance, and overall reputation - both solid proxies for MBA quality. Their short duration, post-study work options and record for developing global business leaders make these institutions especially attractive for Indian students. Remember to double-check some of the specifics of individual programs, as these will differ in terms of both the length of study and the area of specialisation.

Ranking	University	Location	Course Duration
1	University of Oxford	Oxford	12 months
2	University of Cambridge	Cambridge	12 months
3	University College London	London	12 months
4	University of Manchester	Manchester	12 months
5	Imperial College London	London	12 months
6	London School of Economics and Political Science	London	12 months
7	University of Sheffield	Sheffield	12 months
8	University of Warwick	Coventry	12 months
9	University of Nottingham	Nottingham	12 months
10	University of Edinburgh	Edinburgh	12 months
11	University of Birmingham	Birmingham	12 months
12	King's College London	London	12 months
13	University of Southampton	Southampton	12 months
14	University of Leeds	Leeds	12 months
15	Cardiff University	Cardiff	12 months
16	University of Glasgow	Glasgow	12 months
17	University of Bristol	Bristol	12 months
18	Loughborough University	Loughborough	12 months
19	Lancaster University	Lancaster	12 months
20	University of Sussex	Brighton	12 months
21	University of York	York	12 months
22	University of Strathclyde	Glasgow	12 months
23	Newcastle University	Newcastle upon Tyne	12 months
24	University of Liverpool	Liverpool	12 months
25	Durham University	Durham	12 months
26	London Business School	London	15-21 months
27	University of Reading	Reading	12 months
28	Cranfield University	Cranfield	12 months
29	University of Exeter	Exeter	12 months
30	University of Bath	Bath	12 months
31	University of Surrey	Guildford	12 months
32	University of London	London	12 months
33	Brunel University London	London	12 months
34	Queen Mary University of London	London	12 months
35	University of Leicester	Leicester	12 months
36	University of Aberdeen	Aberdeen	12 months
37	City, University of London	London	12 months
38	University of East Anglia	Norwich	12 months
39	University of Essex	Colchester	12 months
40	University of Kent	Canterbury	12 months
41	Ulster University	Belfast	12 months
42	Queen's University Belfast	Belfast	12 months
43	Swansea University	Swansea	12 months
44	University of Stirling	Stirling	12 months
45	University of Wales	Cardiff	12 months
46	University of Bradford	Bradford	12 months
47	Aston University	Birmingham	12 months
48	University of St Andrews	St Andrews	12 months
49	Northumbria University	Newcastle upon Tyne	12 months
50	University of Salford	Salford	12 months
51	University of the West of England	Bristol	12 months
52	University of Hull	Hull	12 months
53	University of Plymouth	Plymouth	12 months
54	University of Dundee	Dundee	12 months
55	Manchester Metropolitan University	Manchester	12 months
56	Bournemouth University	Bournemouth	12 months
57	University of Portsmouth	Portsmouth	12 months
58	Royal Holloway, University of London	Egham	12 months
59	Birkbeck, University of London	London	12 months
60	Coventry University	Coventry	12 months
61	Liverpool John Moores University	Liverpool	12 months
62	Nottingham Trent University	Nottingham	12 months
63	De Montfort University	Leicester	12 months
64	Keele University	Keele	12 months
65	Sheffield Hallam University	Sheffield	12 months
66	Heriot-Watt University	Edinburgh	12 months
67	Bangor University	Bangor	12 months
68	University of Huddersfield	Huddersfield	12 months
69	Oxford Brookes University	Oxford	12 months
70	University of Westminster	London	12 months
71	Middlesex University	London	12 months
72	University of Hertfordshire	Hatfield	12 months
73	Leeds Beckett University	Leeds	12 months
74	University of Greenwich	London	12 months
75	University of Brighton	Brighton	12 months
76	University of South Wales	Cardiff	12 months
77	Glasgow Caledonian University	Glasgow	12 months
78	University of Central Lancashire	Preston	12 months
79	University of Wolverhampton	Wolverhampton	12 months
80	Kingston University	Kingston upon Thames	12 months
81	Edinburgh Napier University	Edinburgh	12 months
82	London Metropolitan University	London	12 months
83	London South Bank University	London	12 months
84	Goldsmiths, University of London	London	12 months
85	Aberystwyth University	Aberystwyth	12 months
86	University of Lincoln	Lincoln	12 months
87	SOAS, University of London	London	12 months
88	Robert Gordon University	Aberdeen	12 months
89	University of Bedfordshire	Luton	12 months
90	St George's, University of London	London	12 months
91	Teesside University	Middlesbrough	12 months
92	University of East London	London	12 months
93	Staffordshire University	Stoke-on-Trent	12 months
94	Anglia Ruskin University	Cambridge	12 months
95	Birmingham City University	Birmingham	12 months
96	University of the West of Scotland	Paisley	12 months
97	University of Derby	Derby	12 months
98	Cardiff Metropolitan University	Cardiff	12 months
99	University of Sunderland	Sunderland	12 months
100	Canterbury Christ Church University	Canterbury	12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Indian students choose the UK for its world-class business schools (e.g., London Business School, Oxford Saïd), shorter program duration (mostly 12 months), global networking opportunities, diverse classrooms, and strong career prospects. The UK's Graduate Route visa allows up to 2 years of post-study work (for completions before 2027), offering valuable experience in a global business hub.

Most full-time MBA programs in the UK last 12 months, making them more concise and cost-effective compared to 2-year programs in countries like the US. Some executive or part-time options may extend to 15-21 months or longer.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree (minimum 55-70% marks), 2-3 years of work experience (preferred for top schools), GMAT/GRE scores (600+ competitive, though not always mandatory), and English proficiency (IELTS 6.5-7.5 or equivalent). Additional documents: CV, SOP, letters of recommendation.

Tuition fees range from £30,000 to £80,000 (INR 32-85 lakhs) for the program, depending on the university. Adding living expenses (£12,000-18,000/year), total cost is approximately INR 40-100 lakhs. Scholarships like Chevening, GREAT, or university-specific awards can significantly reduce this.

Yes, the Graduate Route visa allows you to stay and work (or seek jobs) for 2 years after graduation (for most master's-level completions before 2027; potential reduction to 18 months from 2027). This provides excellent opportunities in sectors like consulting, finance, and tech with high starting salaries (£50,000+).