University of Edinburgh Business School
Full-time MBA
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
MBA
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 45,410 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* home and international
Key Summary
Whether you choose the Full-time MBA or the Full-time MBA with Exchange, you will benefit from the Three Pillars and our student-focused experience.
Our programme enhances your career potential by giving you a clear focus on the role of the highly sought strategic leader and helps you to progress with confidence. To achieve this our MBA is built on three pillars:
- Strategic leadership
- Professional development
- Personalised approach
Semester 1
Participants in the MBA and the MBA with Exchange begin Semester 1 in the same classroom, exploring the same content, a rich mix of business, strategy, and leadership studies that provide a holistic view of an organisation and your place in it.
Both programmes also offer resources and personalised support as you develop your Career Strategy and embark on Professional Development to improve your soft skills.
Semester 2
Full-time MBA
You will be studying from a diverse list of electives offered in Edinburgh as you focus on topics uniquely relevant to you and your career path.
With exchange
You will spend 10 to 12 weeks abroad, undertaking coursework with one of our international partners and exploring international business in an immersive context.
Accreditation and Rankings
Not only is the Business School part of a world-renowned University, but it also holds accreditations from AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS. Triple Accreditation underscores the quality of everything we do and has been awarded by the three most influential business accreditation bodies.
- 3rd in the UK for overall satisfaction, 2024 FT Global MBA Rankings
- 58th 2025 QS Global MBA Rankings
- 4th globally for Diversity score in 2025 QS Global MBA Rankings
- 79.5 Return on Investment score, QS 2025 Global MBA Rankings
Triple Accreditation
The University of Edinburgh Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). This triple accreditation highlights the quality of teaching and excellence of research at the School.
Athena SWAN Bronze Award
In recognition of the positive work the Business School has done to promote diversity and gender equality among staff and students, Athena SWAN granted the Business School a Silver Award.
Valid until 2028, the honour endorses the School's continued efforts to create an open environment to strengthen diversity and gender equality amongst our staff and students.
Corporate Knights’ 2021 Better World MBA
The Edinburgh MBA ranks 26th in Corporate Knights’ 2023 Better World MBA. This global ranking recognises the integration of relevant sustainable development themes in core MBA teaching. It acknowledges programmes that instil a holistic purpose of business in future leaders, ensuring they are equipped to build a more inclusive and prosperous society in sync with our natural world.
MBA scholarships and funding
Applicants to the Full-time MBA can apply for a range of MBA scholarships. In addition, applicants may also be able to apply for scholarships from the University of Edinburgh or external organisations.
We are keen to recruit the very best talent from all over the world. To this end, a number of School-funded Scholarships are available, as well as others which are generously sponsored by industry and alumni.
MBA scholarships
Our scholarships can range from £5,000 upwards. Criteria includes:
- Your academic qualifications
- The nature and level of your work experience
- Your answers to the questions in our Scholarship Application Form
Other scholarships and funding
You may be eligible for scholarships from the University of Edinburgh or an external organisation.
Professional Development
Professional Development represents one of our Three Pillars and encompasses both the training in skills that make strategic leaders more effective, as well as personalised coaching to help you develop your career strategy.
Professional Development is a for-credit course, an unusual distinction in MBA programmes, and a sign of how seriously we take your skills development. As part of the course, you will study the habits of success taught by business leaders and recognised industry experts who share their experiences in the classroom.
You will also work with leading-edge diagnostic tools and engage in one-to-one feedback sessions as you build your self-awareness and confidence.
The Professional Development programme includes opportunities to further hone your skills in:
- Presentation skills and public speaking
- Skills of debate and persuasion
- Effective influence in the boardroom
- Working with impact in high-performing teams
- Project management
- Negotiation skills
- Consulting skills
- Stakeholder communications
- Crisis communications (including TV interview and press conference context)
We have an excellent track record in supporting our students to progress in their business careers in a wide range of organisations, from startup ventures to multinational corporations.
Career Development
The most effective career strategy is one you develop and own, one that is custom-built for your needs: to do that, you need leading-edge diagnostic tools, contact with industry leaders, skills enhancement workshops, and personalised attention.
All of that and more is available in a programme with excellent success helping our graduates pivot into the roles they want.
Career Development Services
- Access to the University’s central careers service
- Recruiter/employer sector-specific presentations and guest speaker events
- MBA-specific job platforms
- Webinars
- Skills workshops