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    Business Administration MBA

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    Edinburgh, GBMBAIn-person1 year
    £45,410.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    19%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    59
    Cohort
    students
    180
    Credits

    Business Administration MBA at University of Edinburgh is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MBA program based in Edinburgh, GB. Tuition is £45,410.

    About the program

    Full-time MBA programme covering strategic leadership, professional development, and business fundamentals like finance, marketing, and operations. Includes compulsory courses, optional electives or international exchange, and a final management project.

    Focus: both
    34th in the 2026 QS World University rankings (University ranking)

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    Deadlines

    Round 6
    Jun 10, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GMAT
    optional
    Min minimum GMAT score needed is 555 in the current ‘Focus Edition’ format, or a minimum score of 600 in the previous ‘10th Edition’ format. This is not a compulsory part of the application process.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition) before 21 January 2026: total 100 with at least 20 in each component. TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition) from 21 January 2026: total 5.0 with at least 4.0 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score.
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £17,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Business Administration MBA at University of Edinburgh cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Business Administration MBA at University of Edinburgh is £45,410 across 180 required credits.
    Is Business Administration MBA at University of Edinburgh online or in-person?
    Business Administration MBA at University of Edinburgh is offered in-person.
    How long does Business Administration MBA at University of Edinburgh take to complete?
    Business Administration MBA at University of Edinburgh is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Business Administration MBA at University of Edinburgh?
    Per the program's published guidance: UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree
    How competitive is Business Administration MBA at University of Edinburgh?
    Business Administration MBA at University of Edinburgh reports an acceptance rate of approximately 19%.