Top 50 Best MBA Colleges in UK 2025
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Top 50 Best MBA Colleges in UK 2025

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Priya Garg
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Updated on Jun 23, 2025 15:09 IST
UK universities offer high-quality MBA programmes that provide excellent employment opportunities to students. In this article, we will cover the best MBA colleges in the UK and their rankings. These rankings have been compiled after taking into consideration both THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) and QS Global MBA Rankings for the year 2025.
Best MBA Colleges in UK

Every year, a large number of students from around the world apply for MBA programmes at the top universities in the UK to study MBA. Unlike other countries, the UK offers an MBA programme that ends in a year. A part-time MBA course's duration is 12-18 months in the country. Apart from short duration, world-class infrastructure, rigorous academic standards, and good-quality education are some of the other factors which attract international students to pursue their MBA in the UK.

Some of the world's best-ranked universities are in the UK, which are globally recognised for excellence and return on investment (ROI). MBA programmes at institutions such as Cambridge, Oxford, London Business School, etc., offer brilliant MBA specialisations and the competition to get into these prestigious universities is quite high.

Top 50 MBA Colleges in the UK 2025

The rankings in the article are fine-tuned for the needs and points of consideration of Indian students. Here are the top 50 universities to study MBA in the UK, in order of rank:

Top 50 MBA Universities in the UK 2025-26
University QS Global MBA Rankings 2025 (UK) THE World University Rankings 2025 by Subject (Business & Economics) - UK
London Business School 5 -
University of Cambridge (Judge) 7 5
London School of Economics and Political Science - 10
Imperial College Business School 18 -
University of Oxford (Said) 19 2
UCL - 22
University of Warwick (Warwick Business School) 30 30
University of Manchester (Alliance) =47 32
King's College London - 59
University of Edinburgh Business School 58 73
Cranfield School of Business (Cranfield University) =68 -
University of Leeds Business School  =72 101-125
University of Reading - 86
University of Surrey - 95
City, University of London - 101-125
Durham University Business School  101-110 126-150
Bayes Business School 111-120 -
Oxford Brookes Business School (Oxford Brookes University) 111-120 301-400
University of Bath School of Management 121-130 101-125
University of York - 101-125
Lancaster University Management School (Lancaster University) 131-140 101-125
Nottingham University Business School (University of Nottingham) 131-140 =77
Strathclyde Business School (University of Strathclyde) 131-140 176-200
Birmingham Business School (University of Birmingham) 141-150 101-125
Southampton Business School (University of Southampton) 141-150 101-125
Aston Business School (Aston University) 151-200 176-200
Brunel Business School (Brunel University London) 151-200 251-300
University of Glasgow (Adam Smith) 151-200 99
Cardiff University - 151-175
University of Essex - 151-175
Swansea University - 176-200
Kent Business School (University of Kent) 151-200 251-300
Liverpool Management School (University of Liverpool) 151-200 151-175
University of Aberdeen - 251-300
University of Bradford - 201-250
University of Bristol - 151-175
University of Huddersfield - 251-300
Queen Mary University of London - 251-300
SOAS University of London - 201-250
Newcastle University Business School 151-200 201-250
University of Sussex Business School 151-200 126-150
Edinburgh Napier University (The Business School) 201-250 501-600
Exeter Business School (University of Exeter) 201-250 201-250
Loughborough School of Business and Economics (Loughborough University) 201-250 151-175
Queen's University of Belfast 201-250 301-400
Sheffield University Management School (University of Sheffield) 201-250 151-175
Birkbeck, University of London - 301-400
Bournemouth University - 201-250
University of East Anglia - 251-300
Heriot-Watt University - 251-300

Why pursue an MBA in the UK?

There are various benefits of obtaining an MBA degree from the UK. Some of the prominent ones have been discussed below:

  • Global Reputation: MBA courses in the United Kingdom have earned a good international image. Those with an MBA degree from the UK are highly considered by employers all across the world due to the quality provided by UK universities. Also, it enhances your resume and makes your candidature more attractive. 
  • Network Building Opportunities: While studying in the UK, you will be able to form a good academic and professional network, which would be helpful in the long run. This is due to the fact that the country has a vibrant business ecosystem. This helps students connect with international companies and employers effectively. 
  • Top Education Quality: Many high-ranking higher education institutes exist in the UK, which are famous among overseas students all around the world and promise a well-rounded and rigorous education.
  • Professional Growth: With a UK MBA degree mentioned in your CV, your chances of obtaining a good job increase. Almost every university in the United Kingdom has a placement cell which assists students in obtaining suitable internships, co-ops, as well as jobs.

Related Reads: Pros & Cons of Studying MBA in the UK v/s India 

For help with university applications, students seeking to study abroad can contact our Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors. The comments section below allows candidates to contact us as well.

Q:   What is Sattfordshire University ranked in the UK?
A:

The University of Staffordshire UK, ranks in and around the top 100 British Universities. According to the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the University of Staffordshire ranks #107 in the UK.

When it comes to global rankings, Staffordshire University Global Ranking is #638 in the world. 

Q:   How to prepare for UK 10th board exam 2026?
A:
  • Know the exam pattern.
  • Make a proper time table as per the syllabus.
  • Solve previous year question papers.
  • Make short notes of important formulas and theorems.
  • Revise regularly.
  • Figure out weaker areas and learn them well.

With proper planning and hard work, students can easily clear the UK 10th board exam.

Q:   Which is better between the University of Lancashire and the University of Nottingham?
A:

University of Lancashire and University of Nottingham are some of the most prestigious in UK and students across the globe desire to study here. In terms of tuition fee, University of Lancashire is more affordable. However, the Uni of Nottingham is lesser selective.

A comprehensive comparison between both universities:

ParametersUCLanNottingham Uni
Annual Fees (MBA)INR 14 L - 19 LINR 21 L - 32 L
Acceptance Rate22%11%
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Can I get a list of colleges among these which ask 2years of work experience

Reply to Gopichandu Archakam Paramkusam

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Piyush Kohli

5 years ago

Dear Gopichandu, usually good colleges ask for work experience. Also, if you have less than two years of work experience then you need to have a good profile to compensate it.