London Business School

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 and Management 
• Business Analytics 

There are many factors that affect the rankings of London Business School and they are considered to be very accurate. On basis of these factors, a score is derived. These indicators are given below - 

• Global Research Reputation
• Regional Research Reputation
• Conferences
• Books
• Total Citations
• Publications 

Here is the US News Best Global Universities Ranking Criteria.

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. 

Students are required to answer the following topics within prescribed word limit to be able to secure a seat at LBS-

• Post MBA goals and how your prior experience as well studying at LBS contribute to your goals? (500 words)
• What makes you unique? (200 words)
• (Optional) Any other information you believe admission committee  should know about you/ your application? (500 words)

No applicants will be asked to select the desired programme at the beginning of the application process of LBS itself so they cannot apply for more than one programme at all. In case of any confusion in programme selection students can contact recruitment team of the university.

Yes students may be asked to show up for interview to be able to study at London Business School. Note that this will be conducted by alumni or senior admission staff of specific program. You might be asked to travel but this interview will take place in the region you're based in. 

You will need a student visa or UK immigration permission that permits study. A visitor visa won't work and for Skilled Worker visa you will need your employer's consent to study full time. This applies for the following LBS programs-

• Masters in Management
• Masters in Analytics and Management
• Masters in Financial Analysis
• MBA
• Masters in Finance (full-time and part-time)
• LBS Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy

For programs like MBA students need to prove English language proficiency and attain the following scores to be able to secure a seat at London Business School that are mentioned below-

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:

There is nothing like choosing between GRE or GMAT score, students can submit any of them. The London business school ask for a GMAT score of 555 or above, and GRE score between 163-164.