Masters in Management 

at LBS London, London

The minimum programme-wise London Business School requirements for international students is given below:

Eligibility Requirements

·      Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline

Work Experience

·      MBA: A minimum of two years of work experience

·      MIM/MS: No work experience required

English Proficiency (either of)

·      IELTS Academic

·      TOEFL

·      PTE Academic

Standardised Exams

·      GMAT for MBA

·      GRE for MIM and MS (GMAT also accepted)

Know more about the Requirements for Study in the UK

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:

The first-year MBA fees in the UK start from INR 7 L. Check below the list of affordable universities to study MBA in the UK:

Must check the list of 12 Most Affordable MBA Colleges in the UK 2023

The overall LBS acceptance rate is around 20%, the MBA course has an acceptance rate of around 9%. This makes this school's MBA course highly selective. However, according to the tips and tricks provided over the blog, these points can be followed by students who want to take admission to an MBA program:

• The GMAT is one factor so, ensure to focus on other application factors too
• The essays are important but so are the short answer questions
• Be strategic in recommender choices
• Try to consider the application as a course application and less of a job application. Do not focus too much on the post-MBA life
• Make sure to answer these 3 Whys in your application – Why LBS? Why MBA? Why now?
• While making the application, truly think about what you want to get out of the MBA and LBS experience, be introspective in the answers and by doing so, truly articulate your natural personality
• Talk to students and alumni and find out what truly excites you for the LBS MBA
• Answer the question in each essay and be careful about the optional essay

For admissions at the London Business School, it is extremely important to appear for the interview round. The interview round is considered extremely important, as important as fulfilling all the admission requirements and submission of mandatory documents. The interview round generally focuses on behavioural questions, including questions on work and practical experience, future goals related to career and how the candidate is planning to achieve them. The interviewer might ask questions regarding the application and other documents too. Questions could also be based on the decision of joining any particular specialisation in LBS.

As of 2025, LBS MBA is ranked among the world's Top 10 programs by the Financial Times and boasts a class profile of diverse nationalities. Also, LBS Masters in Finance course ranks at No. 1 position in the Financial Times' ranking (post-experience). The school has a list of notable alumni including Jim Ratcliffe (Founder of Ineos), Kumar Birla (Chairman of Aditya Birla Group), Cyrus Mistry, etc.

As an Indian, to get into LBS, the applicants must have to meet majorly the below-given entry requirements:

• Complete application form
• Application essays
• GMAT / GRE score
• One page CV
• Proof of English language proficiency
• A copy of the university transcripts
• Application fee
• Name and details of referee

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 

It is compulsory for international students to submit their GMAT score to submit the admission application. The average GMAT score is 700 for students, with a range of 600 to 800. The GMAT is one of the several admissions criteria to study in the UK at LBS. Apart from this also submit academic transcripts, CV, application essays, English language proficiency test scores, etc. 

International students can check the GMAT Cut Off for Top MBA Colleges

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: