Does LBS require IELTS?

International applicants require to provide English language test scores as a mandatory admission requirement. Hence, IELTS is one of the test score that can be provided by the candidate as a proof of English language proficiency. The institute accepts tests scores like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The institute does not mentioned any cutoff for these test scores, but given the fact LBS is among the top ranked institute across the world, it is advisable to aim for high scores. Below is an recommended range of scores: Test Recommended Minimum Score IELTS Overall 6.5 – 7.5 TOEFL iBT 80 – 100

When should I apply for London Business School?

International students can take part in PG programs of London Business School in many rounds. The round 1 for most of the programs is closed now. Students can still apply for further rounds. The London Business School application deadlines are given below: Programs Application Deadline MBA Round 3: Mar 24, 2026 (tentative) MIM Round 4: May 01, 2026 (tentative) Masters in Finance Round 5: Apr 22, 2026 (tentative) Master's in Leadership and Strategy Round 2: May 01, 2026 (tentative) Round 3: Jul 01, 2025 Round 4: Aug 26, 2025

How to apply for London Business School?

The London Business School does not provide any UG programs to international students. The application for PG programs are available on university portals (london.edu/apply). Students can visit and check the requirements. They should fulfill the basic qualification and submit the documents like transcripts, GRE or GMAT score, English language requirements, and more.

Is it tough to get into London business school?

With 20-25% acceptance rate, London Business School is tough to enter for international students. Students should fulfill the basic qualification and submit all documents like transcripts, GRE or GMAT score, English language requirements, and more to enter.

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Q: What is the ranking of London Business School?

London Business School ranks consistently among the top business schools in the world, by global ranking providers. As per a global-ranking publisher, LBS ranks at #5 position for its MBA course in 2025. In the Financial Times MBA Rankings 2025, LBS ranks at #7 position. It can be observed that LBS ranks among the Top 10 MBA schools in the world in 2025. Also read: Top 20 MBA Colleges in the World

Q: What is US World ranking for London Business School?

In the Global Universities category, the London Business School ranks at #793 in 2025. For the Global Universities category rankings, a few of the factors on which the universities are evaluated are given below - Global Research Reputation Publications Normalized Citation Impact Regional Research Reputation The rankings have been fluctuating for the last three years. In the year 2023, LBS ranked the best.

Q: How much does MBA at LBS cost?

MBA tuition fees at LBS is around INR 1.2 Cr. This fee covers the full-length tuition fee of the 15-21 month program. Various scholarships are available to LBS MBS students such as London Business School Fund Scholarships, The 30% Club Scholarship MBA (Women), London Business School MBA Scholarships for Women, etc.

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LBS is a leading provider of online courses, offering a wide range of programs designed to enhance professional skills and knowledge. With years of experience in the industry, LBS has established a reputation for delivering high-quality, online training. Their courses cater to diverse learners and are delivered through various formats to suit different learning styles. Students benefit from hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. LBS`s team of experienced instructors brings industry expertise to the classroom, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. With a high satisfaction rate among past participants, LBS remains a trusted choice for individuals seeking to advance their careers through targeted education.

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London Business School Fee Breakdown 2026

For Indian students, the total cost of studying at London Business School is one of the important factors to make an admission decision, which includes tuition and living. Tuition fee makes up for the large portion. Not just tuition fee, there are other expenses that an Indian student has to also bear. These additional expenses are housing, transport, food and grocery, books and supplies, etc. Below table shows the full cost for an Indian student to study at the London Business School:

Courses	Tuition Range	Insurance Range	Transportation Range	Hostel Range
Executive MBA/PGDM	INR 87,90,349 - 1,64,66,325	-	-	-
M.Sc.	INR 41,05,584 - 83,02,811	INR 94,820	-	-
MBA/PGDM	INR 1,00,96,927	INR 94,820	-	-
MIM	INR 49,74,844 - 64,69,961	INR 94,820	-	-

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Q: What is the ranking of London Business School?

London Business School ranks consistently among the top business schools in the world, by global ranking providers. As per a global-ranking publisher, LBS ranks at #5 position for its MBA course in 2025. In the Financial Times MBA Rankings 2025, LBS ranks at #7 position. It can be observed that LBS ranks among the Top 10 MBA schools in the world in 2025.

Also read: Top 20 MBA Colleges in the World

Q: What is US World ranking for London Business School?

In the Global Universities category, the London Business School ranks at #793 in 2025. For the Global Universities category rankings, a few of the factors on which the universities are evaluated are given below -

Global Research Reputation
Publications
Normalized Citation Impact
Regional Research Reputation

The rankings have been fluctuating for the last three years. In the year 2023, LBS ranked the best.

Q: What is London Business School ranked for MBA?

LBS MBA has been ranked at #6 in the 2026 QS Global MBA rankings. In the previous year's MBA rankings, this school was ranked at #5 in the QS MBA rankings. Also, this university has been ranked at #10 by LinkedIn in the global list of Top 100 MBA programs. In the Financial Times rankings, LBS MBA ranks at #7 in 2025.

Q: How much does MBA at LBS cost?

MBA tuition fees at LBS is around INR 1.2 Cr. This fee covers the full-length tuition fee of the 15-21 month program. Various scholarships are available to LBS MBS students such as London Business School Fund Scholarships, The 30% Club Scholarship MBA (Women), London Business School MBA Scholarships for Women, etc.

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The faculty are experts in their field.

Tips: Students in India are habituated to the placement culture, which is not the reality here. So be prepared to work for recruitment. This involves applying actively, working on your resume, making cover letters, working on communication skills for interviews, etc. Recruitment here is always off-campus. Culturally it's not gonna be a huge shift. People here are very friendly and ready to help whenever needed.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty for each subject is an expert in their field, with experience in senior positions in firms, or published research papers and books and are great academics. They make classes interactive and inclusive. All faculty members are approachable and easily reachable on campus or via mail. The teaching faculty is very diverse in terms of nationality too.

Dislikes (Part time work): Since it is a one-year course, people generally don't work part-time as there is no time due to assignments, recruitment, and other events. As all the opportunities are off-campus, recruitment applications, tests, and interviews take up a lot of time apart from classes and assignments.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 2000

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Expected Annual SalaryPound 55000

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Worth it, but tricky given structure of education is different here

Tips: Study the pre-joining materials from your university. Avail scholarships if possible. The area is quite expensive so take into account the cost if you plan to live near the university. Try looking for flatmates and flats 3 months prior to your move as good places run out quickly.

Likes (Safety): The campus is located at a very central and a safe location. The area around the campus is amazing. The area is clean and is surrounded by a park and zoo. Easy access to good places to eat and shop. Very close to oxford street. Only had a good experience there.

Dislikes (Internships): Masters courses are 1 year thus no opportunity for internships. And visa restriction does not allow you to work full-time. Though great career advice is available throughout the year. So feel free to reach out to career reps if you have got any questions.

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Tips: Learnt hands on to live independently and work. No scholarships at the Master's level. Have to understand global politics and nuances. The course was also pretty good with motivating one to read and explore through discussions and talks and conferences.

Likes (Quality of faculty): It is quite diverse. Self learning and study classes should be interactive and experiential. The teaching method is a lot of reading and discussion, through conferences and lectures from visiting faculty. Some planning of work is needed well in time before the course is over.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Fewer opportunities in the city due to the global recession. Very few jobs with a sponsor visa. In this particular field not very lucrative but good experience. Not many options in the field unless you take up an internship and then convert to a job due to visa status

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College is good and faculty are very friendly and helpful.

Tips: Students should be aware of the living conditions at the college before enrolling. Be aware of the security of personal belongings and documents. Some students think they can get a job very quickly after graduation. However, if you don't work hard, you will fail. To succeed students need to work hard for a job and stay safe from strangers and other dangers. Students should learn the language of the country where they are studying to facilitate communication.

Likes (Value for money): The tuition at London Business School is a good value. The faculty provides a lot of support and attention, and they provide the best materials for study. However students need to work hard and study diligently to succeed.

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Q: How long is the London Business School course?

London Business School course duration is 4 days to 24 months as per the program. Mentioned below are the list of programs and their duration for International students:

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MBA/PGDM	10-24 months
Executive style="width: 217.685px; text-align: center;" valign="bottom"> 10-16 months
MIM	12 weeks-24 months
UG certificate	4 days-12 weeks
Executive MBA/PGDM	20 months

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When do the decisions for LBS come out?

Answered 21 hours ago

The LBS admissions are done on a round basis and the decisions here are also made in rounds only. The final decision dates for the LBS MBA are given below, take a look -

Round 2: Apr 1, 2026
Round 3: Jun 4, 2026

Mamona Dixit

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Can applicants reapply in a later round if their LBS application is unsuccessful in an earlier one?

Answered 22 hours ago

No, Indian students cannot reapply in a later round within the same application cycle. The applicants are required to reapply for the next LBS admission intake.

The students wishing to reapply should be able to show significant improvements in GMAT or GRE scores and improved essays.

Lalit Shukla

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What admission intakes does London Business School offer for its MBA, MiM and master’s programs?

Answered 22 hours ago

For the flagship MBA programs at London Business School, Indian students need to apply for the August intake which is usually the main intake of the year.

The applications for the same open in the previous September which generally span from September till April.

Indian students should try to apply

Mayank Katariya

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Is it hard to get into London Business School?

Answered a week ago

Yes, London Business School acceptance rate is 25%, which makes it competitive to get into.
For LBS admissions, international students must meet all the admission requirements.
As per Shiksha Popularity Ranking, LBS holds the ranking at #680 in World.

Mohit Thapa

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Is London Business School ranked in the year 2026?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, London Business School is ranked in the year 2026 by QS and Times Higher Education. As per QS, for the year 2026, LBS Quacquarelli Symonds ranking for Global MBA is #6 and in 2025 it ranked at #5.

A few of the university's subjects that have ranked well are given below -

Accounting
Finance
Business

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