MBA Courses at University of Leeds

The University of Leeds offers a number of business and management programs including MBA programs through its Business School. The QS World University Rankings 2023 ranked the University of Leeds #111-120 for Global MBA in the world. Whereas, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 ranked the University of Leeds #97 for its Business and Economics programs in the world. Meanwhile, the Complete University Guide 2023 ranked the University of Leeds #11 for its Business and Management studies in the UK. Read: Top Ranked MBA Universities in UK 

The University of Leeds tuition fees for international students for MBA course as specified on the university’s official website is £33,000 (total). The duration of the programme is one year. In INR, this tuition fee will be around 34 Lacs for one year. Apart from the tuition fee, students are required to pay the expenses for hostel & meals which will be around INR 6 Lakh. 

The University of Leeds MBA fees vary from INR 20 L and INR 38 L for first-year. The duration of Leeds MBA programme vary from 12 months to 36 months as per the specializations. Mentioned below is the full-time MBA programme fees at Leeds for Indian students:

For International students, University of Leeds MBA tuition fees for first year is INR 34.93L. The MBA ranking at the university by QS WUR Ranking by subject in 2023 is 67. 

The Leeds MBA programme integrates Business and Management theory with practice and is ranked among the world’s best (The Economist Which MBA? Ranking 2022). It also emphasizes on the personal and professional development. The University of Leeds MBA prioritizes practice-based learning. Furthermore, the Leeds MBA will connect students to a network of corporate partners, practitioners & alumni.

No, a GMAT score is not a mandatory requirement for Leeds MBA in most of cases. However, if the applicant’s degree qualification is below a 2:1 (Hons) or overseas equivalent or he / she doesn’t’ have a formal or professional qualification, then the university may ask for GMAT with a minimum score of 600. In order to enhance the application, the University of Leeds encourages students to submit GMAT score.

To take admission to the University of Leeds MBA, the entry requirements are given below:

• More than 3 years of postgraduate work experience is required (5 years of work experience is usually desirable)
• A good bachelor’s degree
• GMAT score is not required, however, if your qualification is below 2:1 (Hons) or overseas equivalent or you don’t have a formal or professional qualification, then you will be required to submit GMAT with a minimum score of 600
• IELTS (6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component) / TOEFL or PTE scores can also be submitted (Depending on the state board if students have 70% or 75% in Class 12 English, then the English language requirement can be waived off

University of Leeds had an overall placement rate of 79% in 2019. The average salary of MBA graduates from University of Leeds is in the range of  INR 76L, which is considerable higher than the overall average salary of INR 31.5L to INR 41L. 

Ranked among the world’s best (The Economist Which MBA Ranking 2022), the University of Leeds MBA programme combine business and management theory with practice. Leeds University's full-time MBA course ranks at #76th position in the world and #6th in the UK as per the latest Economist Which MBA Rankings 2022. Also, the programme focuses on the personal and professional development. Furthermore, students will be able to enhance key qualities expected of leaders including interpersonal skills, commercial awareness, a genuine understanding of the fundamental business functions and a critical questioning outlook. 

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Pursuing a MBA course from University of Leeds will help you improve your managerial acumen and change or enhance your career path. Some of the career development services for full-time MBA students include:

• Core professional development modules
• One-to-one executive career coaching
• Career development workshops, seminars and talks
• Mentoring and support
• Live consulting and new venture challenges such as New Venture Challenge and Consulting Challenge
• Projects, live research in organisations, volunteering and ambassador opportunities
• Business School events
• Support for Entrepreneurs, etc.

Yes, if the application for Leeds MBA is successful in progression to the next stage of the application process then, the university will notify the candidates that they have been invited for an interview. Attending the interview is a mandatory part of the Leeds MBA application process. Interviews will either take place via video call, telephone, or in-person at the Business School or overseas.

To apply to the Leeds MBA, the applicants are required to submit the following:

• A completed application form
• Original academic transcripts
• Up-to-date CV
• English language proficiency score
• Personal statement
• Contact details of two references, one professional and one academic
• GMAT test score
• Passport copy showing passport number and expiry date
• In case, the applicants have previously studied in the UK on a student visa, then they need to provide official evidence of this including CAS, visas, and BRP

The University of Leeds MBA fees for international students is EUR 36,500. This fee will be above INR 37 lakh. The duration of Leeds MBA is one year. Leeds University Business School will be offering MBA Excellence Scholarships for students starting their MBA in September 2024. This scholarship is awarded to those candidates who can showcase outstanding academic achievement, career progression, and potential to contribute to the MBA course. The candidates who will apply for the MBA course will be automatically considered for this scholarship. This competitive scholarship is awarded at variable amounts up to the value of 50% of the tuition fee, based on the extent to which applicants meet the entry criteria.

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