London Business School
London, United Kingdom - Founded 1964
London Business School has operated since 1964 and is part of the University of London. Its full-time MBA has exit points at 15, 18 or 21 months. The MBA2027 class has 514 students from 66 nationalities, and 44% are women. The MBA ranks joint fourth in the Financial Times Global MBA ranking 2026. Of MBA2025 graduates, 86% accepted a job offer within three months of graduation, and the mean base salary was £91,928.
Class size
514
Avg GMAT
645
- #4 (joint) Financial Times Global MBA 2026
- #6 Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools 2026-27 (Europe and Middle East)
Class profile
Applications
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Avg GPA
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GMAT range
555-805
Intl students
-
Women
44%
Avg work exp
5.0 yrs
Avg age
-
GRE accepted
Yes
Employment
Median base salary
-
Signing bonus
-
Placement (3 mo)
86%
Offers at grad
-
Changed industry
45%
Changed function
-
Top employers
| Industry | % of class |
|---|---|
| Consulting | 40% |
| Finance | 25% |
| Technology | 24% |
| Diversified | 11% |
Programs
| Type | Program | Duration | Format | Tuition | Class size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | MBA | 21 months | Full-time, London; exit at 15, 18 or 21 months | £123,950 (2026 MBA intake) | 514 |
| Full-time MBA | One-year MBA | 11 months | Full-time, London | See program page | - |
| Executive MBA | Executive MBA (London and Dubai) | 22 months | Part-time; in-person (September streams) or blended (January streams), London or Dubai | London stream £134,950; Dubai stream US$163,995 (September 2026 start) | - |
| Joint degree | EMBA-Global (with Columbia Business School) | 20 months | Modular | US$246,565 (May 2027 intake) | - |
| Specialized master | Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy | 12 months | Full-time, London | See program page | - |
| Specialized master | Masters in Management (MiM) | 12 months | Full-time, London | £52,950 (2026 intake) | - |
| Specialized master | Global Masters in Management (Global MiM) | 24 months | Full-time, London and Shanghai | See program page | - |
| Specialized master | Masters in Financial Analysis (MFA) | 12 months | Full-time, London | See program page | - |
| Specialized master | Masters in Analytics and Management (MAM) | 12 months | Full-time, London | See program page | - |
| Specialized master | Masters in Finance (MiF), full-time and part-time | 16 months | Full-time or part-time, London | See program page | - |
| PhD | PhD Programme | 60 months | Full-time, London | Tuition fee waiver and stipend for five years, subject to academic progress | - |
Admissions
| Round | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 (August 2027 intake) | Thursday 3 September 2026, 17:00 UK time | Thursday 26 November 2026 |
| Round 2 (August 2027 intake) | Wednesday 6 January 2027, 17:00 UK time | Thursday 1 April 2027 |
| Round 3 (August 2027 intake) | Monday 22 March 2027, 17:00 UK time | Thursday 3 June 2027 |
Application fee
$200
Tuition
£123,950 (2026 MBA intake; covers the full 15 to 21 months)
Total cost
Not published as a single figure. Tuition plus a £400 Student Association Fee; programme travel is extra.
Interview
Selected applicants are invited to interview. Interviews are conducted by alumni or senior admissions staff, usually in the region where the applicant is based. Interview feedback is combined with the application for the final decision.
English test
Required
Deferral
Not published on the LBS MBA pages
FAQ
What GMAT score do I need for London Business School?
LBS states an average GMAT of around 645 for the MBA class, with a typical range of 555 to 805, on the GMAT Focus scale. The minimum it accepts is usually around 555. For the GRE, it prefers scores over 160 in verbal and quantitative.
How long is the LBS MBA?
The MBA has exit points at 15, 18 or 21 months. Students who go on international exchange cannot exit at 15 months.
When does the next LBS MBA intake start?
Applications are open for the August 2027 intake (the MBA2029 class). The Round 2 deadline is Wednesday 6 January 2027 and the Round 3 deadline is Monday 22 March 2027.
What do LBS MBA graduates earn?
The mean base salary for MBA2025 graduates was £91,928 (US$123,373 as converted by LBS). 86% accepted a job offer within three months of graduation.
Sources
- 1London Business School, Class profile
- 2London Business School, Admissions
- 3London Business School, Employment report (checked October 15, 2026)
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