The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh cost for an MBA course for international students is £40,900 (Around INR 43 lakh). The textbooks cost will vary as per the books but the recent average of all core textbooks combined is £300 (Around INR 32,000), with additional book for electives averaging around £50 (Around INR 5,300) each. Check the living cost to know what amount has to be paid. International students are also eligible for the scholarships offered by the MBA program:

• MBA Leadership Scholarships: Value of this scholarship is £10,000 (Around INR 11 lakh)
• MBA Merit Scholarships: Value of this scholarship is £5,000 (Around INR 5.2 lakh)
• MBA Achievements Scholarships: Value of this scholarship is £5,000 (Around INR 5.2 lakh)
• MBA Diversity Scholarships: Value of this scholarship is £5,000 (Around INR 5.2 lakh)

Note: The above currency conversion rate is as per £1 to INR 105.60

In case, the applicants do not meet the academic entry requirements for Edinburgh MBA, then they are required to submit GMAT scores. The minimum academic requirement to study MBA course is having UK first-class or 2:1 Honors degree in any subject or equivalent overseas equivalent. Indian applicants are required to submit 1st class degree (60%+). If the university wants students to submit GMAT score, then a score of 600 as a minimum score is needed.

Documents required for MBA Application

• Personal Statement
• CV / Resume
• Official transcript
• English language proficiency requirement: IELTS score of 7.0 (at least 6.0 in each section) / TOEFL iBT with 100 / PTE score of 70 (with at least 59 in each section)

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Choosing Abertay University or The University of Edinburgh for MIM in Scotland depends on your priorities and preferences as both the universities offer programs with excellency, catering to priority status, somehow different in nature. For instance, Abertay University offers MIM programme which has strong focus on industry, feature close partnerships with companies and works on practical learning by providing opportunities like training and internships. Whereas on the other hand, Edinburgh University offers a wider range of MIM programs, along with different specialisations. This feature of the Edinburgh university allows you to tailor your studies according to your specific interests, catering to your career aspirations.

Yes, Abertay University is generally considered cheaper than The University of Edinburgh. Both, tuition fees and living expenses are less there. For instance, Undergraduate tuition fee for Scottish and EU students at Abertay University starts at £9,250 annually, whereas it is £18,940 per year in the case of the university of Edinburgh.

Abertay University is located in Dundee, which is considered as a more affordable city for living expenses as compared to Edinburgh. Average student living expense ranges between £600 and £800 per month. whereas, average student living expense at Edinburgh ranges from £800 and £1,000 per month.