MBA/PGDM

Graduates from progams like MBA in International Business from top ranked universities get very strong Return of Investment. MBA graduates from top universities are well- prepared for high level leadership roles in varius sectors, thus command very high starting salaries.  ROI can depend on location, school's reputation, programme cost, and the graduate's industrial exposure. The table below lists the average graduate starting salary as per recent data available:

Yes, the University of Leeds offers a scholarship named the MBA Excellence Scholarships. With the help of this scholarship, students get rewards up to GBP 500,000 (INR 5.7 Cr) for the 2025 entry. Since scholarships are considered as a part of the MBA application process and interview, no separate application is required.

Listed below is the eligibility criteria:

• Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and career progression; and
• Have the potential to contribute to the MBA program.

It is bit difficult to get into top ranked universities for MBA around world and it require strong academic profile, strong GMAT scores and English language test scores. Among top 10 Universities, Stanford Graduate School of Business has the lowest acceptance rate of 4% which means out of 100 only 4 students are accepted. Hence it crucial properly going throught the admission requirements and meeting them. The table below includes the acceptance rate of the top ranked universities:

MBA in International Business abroad has some good benefits. There are many top ranked Universities which offer this course across the world. These universities provide pratical skills and experience and make students well prepared to face industry level problems. Some top universities offering MBA programs include Stanford Graduate School Of Business, The Wharton School, Cambridge Judge Business School, London Business Scool, etc. Some top companies where MBA graduates from these universities are placed with attractive packages are-

• Apple
• Amazon
• Goldman Sachs
• Cognizant
• Walmart
• Bank of America

University of Leeds is one of the best global universities for MBA programs and attracts bright minds from all over the globe. Below are the comprehensive University of Leeds rankings, as per the Shiksha Popularity Rankings:

• #14 in the UK for MBA/PGDM courses
• #19 in the UK
• #68 in the World

Availing scholarships for handling expenses becomes important for international students to manage all university expenditures and cost of living, while studying in their dream university. Scholarships pay a great role in deciding a student's career prospect by decreasing the burden of expenses from their shoulders. There are various attractive Scholarships that can be availed by Indian Students for studying abroad. Some of them are:

• Emile Boutmy Scholarship
• Erasmus Mundus
• Commonwealth Scholarships
• GREAT Scholarships India
• Chevening Scholarships

Among top ranked Universities offering Global MBA as ranked by QS ranking, few have acceptance rate above 10%, which means it is highly difficult to get acceptance in these Universities for studying MBA in International Business. The table below mentions those top ranked universities which have acceptance rate above 10%:

QS World Ranking is considered one of most trustable global ranking systems used by employers and students across the world. Table below lists top ranked universities for MBA in International Business by QS Ranking for 2026-