MBA in London: Formats, Costs and How to Compare
London has more MBA options than almost any other city, from large research universities to smaller private providers and online programmes run by London-based institutions. Its job market and networks are the attraction; its living costs are the main downside.
Options in London
- Full-time one-year and longer MBAs.
- Evening, weekend and executive MBAs for people already working in London.
- Online and blended MBAs from London institutions that you can take from anywhere — see online MBA from the UK.
The London cost question
Rent is typically the biggest variable. Get real quotes for the area you would live in and add transport by zone. Then run your numbers:
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Enter figures from the school's fee page and your own budget. Use one currency throughout. Nothing is pre-filled from assumptions.
Questions to ask London programmes
- Which body awards the degree? (Some London providers teach degrees awarded by another university.)
- Is the programme on a Student-visa-eligible course list if you need a visa?
- What proportion of graduates work in London afterwards, and in what roles?
- Are classes daytime, evening or weekend — and does that fit your visa conditions?
See also our general MBA in the UK guide.
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Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.