The Best, Cheapest MBA Courses in the UK

If you are a graduate who wishes to enhance their skills, knowledge and career prospects in the world of business, an MBA at a UK business school is the perfect programme to help you get ahead. An MBA will open up new opportunities in the business world and better management skills can mean a higher salary, a bigger network of contacts and improved job opportunities across the finance and consulting sector.

An MBA can be very expensive though, with fees as high as £73,000 at institutions such as the University of Cambridge. Luckily, a wide variety of universities across the UK offer MBA programmes that are not only cheap, but also provide teaching of the highest quality.

Learn more about five the best MBA programmes in the UK with a highly respected global reputation below and, if you are ready to apply or have more questions, arrange your free consultation with SI-UK in Taipei today.

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Five of the Cheapest MBA Programmes in the UK

University of Liverpool

• Cost: £15,000 (EU) £23,500 (International)
• Length: 12 months

Overview: ‌The University of Liverpool MBA is ranked amongst the top 100 MBA programmes in the world and is one of only 15 UK based MBA programmes to feature in The Economist 'Which MBA?' top 100 2024 global ranking. The programme achieved Tier 1 Status in CEO Magazine's 2024 European MBA Rankings.

Nottingham Trent University

• Cost: £18,000 (EU and international)
• Length: 12 or 24 months

Overview: The Nottingham Trent MBA offer a more hands-on experience than most other UK business schools, and you’ll complete two hands-on experience projects; one within the UK and one internationally. It is also ranked in the top 95 European Business Schools in the Financial Times.

Aston University

• Cost: £25,850 (EU and international)
• Length: 12 months

Overview: The Aston University MBA is ranked 5th in the UK and 26th in Europe in the Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking 2017, and is part of an elite group of business schools globally with triple accreditation.

University of Birmingham

• Cost: £27,000 (EU and international)
• Length: 12, 21 or 24 months

Overview: The University of Birmingham MBA is internationally-acclaimed, constantly ranking high in global league tables and accredited by leading bodies AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. Birmingham’s approach on the MBA programme is to constantly apply theory to practice.

University of Exeter

• Cost: £30,000 (EU and international)
• Length: 12 months

Overview: The University of Exeter MBA is ranked number 1 in the Corporate Knights' Better World MBA Rankings 2024 and Number 2 in 2018. The full-time programme has "Tier One" status in the CEO Global MBA Rankings 2024.

Study an MBA in the UK

If you want to enquire about studying an MBA at a UK business school, arrange a free consultation with SI-UK Taiwan today.