Full-time MBA programme (with or without Exchange)

Students complete 10 compulsory courses covering areas such as strategic leadership, finance and operations, then choose option courses or an international exchange and finish with a management project. Teaching combines in-person tutorials with online material.

Duration

12 months Source: business-school.ed.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

Campus

• Edinburgh — Edinburgh, United Kingdom29 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh EH8 9JS

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Requirements

Academic qualification

A 2:1 honours degree in any subject, or an equivalent overseas qualification.Source: business-school.ed.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

Work experience

Minimum 3 years (published requirement)At least three years of work experience in a managerial role.Source: business-school.ed.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

English-language waiver

A degree taught and assessed in English in a majority English-speaking country is accepted as evidence of English competency.Source: business-school.ed.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

Essays

RequiredPersonal statement of approximately 500 words.Source: business-school.ed.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

References

Required1 referenceSource: business-school.ed.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

Interview

RequiredIn-person or online video interview for applications that advance to the second stage.Source: business-school.ed.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

Application fee

Not verified

Admission tests

GMAT (classic)

OptionalNot compulsory; may be required only if the minimum academic requirement is not met (minimum 555, or 600 on the previous 10th Edition format).Source: business-school.ed.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

English language

IELTS Academic

RequiredPublished minimum: 7 (scale overall, with at least 6.0 in each component)Required where English is not otherwise evidenced by a qualifying degree.Source: business-school.ed.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

• Business School MBA scholarships

  Benefit

  From £5,000 upwards

  Basis

  Merit-based

  Eligibility

  Selection based on academic qualifications, work experience and answers in the scholarship application form; open to students holding an offer.

  Application

  Separate application required

  Official scholarship pageSource: business-school.ed.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

• AMBA (Association of MBAs) — School statementAMBA accredits individual programmes. The school states it holds AMBA accreditation; check which programmes are covered.Source: business-school.ed.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
• AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: business-school.ed.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
• EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: business-school.ed.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026