University of Suffolk

The University of Suffolk is known for its modern and ambitious approach to higher education. The university has also been ranked in the top 10 for Course and Lecturers in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards, based on a survey of over 41,000 students nationwide.

To be eligible for the International Suffolk Executive MBA (SEMBA) Scholarship, applicants must be classified as Overseas for fee purposes, have applied for an undergraduate or postgraduate-taught programme at the Ipswich campus, have applied to commence studies in the 2025/6 academic year, and be studying on a full-time basis. Additionally, the university offers automatic scholarships of up to £2,000 for international students meeting or exceeding the entry requirements, as well as International Merit Scholarships of £1,000 or £2,000 for applicants based on their academic performance.

Indian students studying at University of Suffolk may seek part-time employment in sectors such as retail, hospitality, tutoring, or research assistance, which are also common areas for part-time jobs for students in the UK.  The standard work week for a student is 20 hours throughout the semester and 40 hours over breaks. 

The University of Suffolk offers an MBA programme that provides practical experience to set graduates apart from other MBA graduates. As a full-time student, one can earn academic credit by completing a professional internship outside their home country or at one of the top employers for MBA graduates, such as Liberty Mutual Insurance, BNY Mellon, or Amazon.

No, It is not possible to get into University of Suffolk's MBA programme without work experience. Students will be required to have at least three years relevant work experience before starting on the SEMBA (Suffolk Executive MBA) programme. A degree with a minimum 2.2 classification or a recognised international equivalent is required. To apply for the SEMBA program, international students should visit the University of Suffolk's website and follow the application process for international students. 

According to the University of Suffolk's website, a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80, with no subscore lower than 17, or a minimal TOEFL Essentials overall band score of 8.5. For IELTS, a minimum score of 6.5. For Duolingo English Test (DET), A minimum score of 105 is required for full admission, along with specific subscores and for PTE-Academic, A minimum score of 54 is required.