London Business School MBA Program Guide 2026
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The London Business School (LBS) MBA program is consistently ranked among the top business schools in the world, known for its exceptional academic rigor, diverse student body, and unparalleled access to global business networks. Located in the heart of one of the world’s financial capitals, LBS provides students with not just an education, but a transformative experience that opens doors to international leadership roles.
LBS MBA: The Complete Guide for Indian Applicants
London Business School Full-Time MBA 2026-27 | Fees, Essays, Scholarships & Careers
By GOALisB MBA Admission Consulting | Updated April 2026
Why the LBS MBA Deserves Your Serious Attention in 2026
When Indian professionals ask us which European MBA genuinely competes with Wharton, Booth, or Kellogg on global brand equity, the answer is almost always the same: London Business School. Ranked #4 globally by the Financial Times in 2025, the LBS MBA sits in a category of its own among European programmes. Its combination of London's financial-hub positioning, a genuinely global alumni network spanning 58,000 individuals across 160 countries, and a consistently strong placement record in consulting, finance, and technology makes it the most credible European MBA option for Indian applicants targeting international careers.
This guide is written specifically for Indian applicants — ISB alumni, IIM PGP holders, and professionals from engineering, consulting, PSUs, banking, and tech who are evaluating the LBS MBA for the August 2026 or August 2027 intake. We cover everything you need to make an informed decision: programme structure, eligibility, essays, scholarships, career outcomes, and how the LBS MBA compares to other top choices.
If you're still building your European MBA shortlist, our resource Apply to a top 20 MBA in Europe gives you the full landscape. For a broader comparison between studying in India and studying in Europe, read our analysis on MBA in India vs MBA in Europe. But if you're already convinced LBS is on your list, read on.
LBS MBA at a Glance: Key Facts for 2026-27
Programme | Full-Time MBA |
Duration | 15 to 21 months (flexible exit points) |
Intake | August 2026 |
Location | London, UK |
FT Global Ranking | #4 (2025) |
Class Size (MBA2025) | 488 students |
Average Work Experience | 5.4 years (MBA2026 class) |
Nationalities | 64 (MBA2025 class) |
International Students | 93% (MBA2025 class) |
Women in Class | 44-46% |
Application Fee | £200 |
GMAT/GRE | Required (EA not accepted for full MBA) |
Contact | mba@london.edu | +44 (0)20 7000 7511 |
Important: For the August 2026 intake, formal deadlines have passed. LBS is accepting late applications on a case-by-case basis. Applications for August 2027 open in August 2026. |
Programme Structure: What You Actually Learn at LBS
The LBS MBA is a five-term programme spread across 15 to 21 months. This is not a fixed two-year structure — it is genuinely flexible, and understanding how the terms work is essential to planning your MBA experience and career transition strategy.
Year One: Building the Foundation
The first year establishes your management foundation through Business Fundamentals and a suite of tailored core courses. LBS offers 15 core courses — significantly more than most European programmes — allowing you to customise even your foundational learning based on your background and career direction. If you already have deep finance knowledge from an IIM PGP or ISB, you can direct your core choices toward organisational behaviour, strategy, and marketing rather than repeating what you already know.
Between Year 1 and Year 2, you have the opportunity to complete a summer internship. For career switchers — particularly those targeting consulting or investment banking from engineering, PSU, or tech backgrounds — this internship is not optional in practice. It is the primary mechanism through which you demonstrate fit to firms like McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and Bain before receiving a full-time offer. The MBA2026 internship data shows 97% of students seeking internships accepted an offer.
Year Two: Customisation and Career Clarity
Year 2 is where the LBS MBA differentiates itself most sharply. With 100+ electives to choose from, you build a programme that matches your leadership ambitions. LBS also offers:
Global Experience — an immersive week-long course in an international business context (past destinations include Athens, Singapore, emerging economies)
International Exchange — semester abroad at one of 30+ partner institutions worldwide (note: exchange students cannot exit at 15 months)
Business Project elective — real-world commercial challenges with corporate clients
Entrepreneurship Summer School — for those incubating a business idea during the MBA
Flexible Exit Points: 15, 18, or 21 Months
This is the feature most Indian applicants underestimate. You can officially graduate at 15, 18, or 21 months, provided you meet all exit requirements including 10 electives and your Global Experience. The financial implication is significant: a 15-month exit reduces your tuition and living costs considerably, while a 21-month exit gives you the full recruiting season, exchange, and elective depth.
The right exit point depends on your career goal. For consulting and finance recruitment, 21 months is typically the right choice — it keeps you campus-based for the full recruiting cycle and allows the internship to convert. For candidates returning to a known sector or employer, 15 months may offer the best return on investment. If you're making lateral moves in your industry, 18 months is often the sweet spot.
Eligibility: Who Should Apply to the LBS MBA
Unlike the LBS One-Year MBA, which requires a prior Masters in Management from an accredited institution, the full MBA has no such academic prerequisite. This makes it the right track for most Indian applicants, including:
ISB PGP alumni who do not wish to (or cannot) use their PGP qualification for the One-Year track
IIM PGP, FPM, or MBA holders — including from non-EQUIS/AACSB campuses
IIT, NIT, or engineering graduates with strong professional records but no business masters
Professionals from PSUs (ONGC, NTPC, Indian Railways, SAIL), banking, or government who have substantial experience but a non-business academic background
Entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to formalise their business knowledge and build a global network
Typical profile: 4 to 8 years of work experience is the sweet spot, though the range in recent classes runs from 2 to 13 years. LBS explicitly looks for professionals seeking career acceleration, an industry or function switch, or an entrepreneurial foundation — not those who simply want credentials. Your application must answer the question of why you need an MBA and why you need it now.
For candidates considering whether the LBS MBA or another top European programme is the right fit, we have detailed guides on the Cambridge MBA, Oxford MBA, HEC Paris MBA, and INSEAD MBA that help you compare positioning, class profiles, and career outcomes across the top tier.
LBS MBA Essays 2026: A Strategic Breakdown
The LBS MBA uses the same three-essay framework across both its MBA programmes. These essays are deceptively demanding. They look like standard MBA questions, but the specificity LBS expects — and the way it weights authenticity over polish — requires a very different preparation approach than most Indian applicants bring from their IIM or ISB application experience.
London Business School Essay 1 (500 words): Post-MBA Goals + Prior Experience + LBS Programme
This is the core goals essay, but it is structured with a built-in three-part demand. You must articulate your post-MBA vision, demonstrate how your specific prior experience creates the platform for that vision, and then explain precisely which elements of the LBS programme bridge the gap between where you are and where you're going.
The failure mode for Indian applicants here is being too aspirational and too vague simultaneously. Stating that you want to 'lead a technology company at a global scale' without specifying sector, geography, functional area, and the concrete reason your background positions you for that aspiration reads as generic. LBS receives thousands of applications from smart, accomplished people. What it is looking for is a candidate whose goals emerge naturally from their specific lived experience — not someone who has read about what MBAs are supposed to want.
GOALisB Perspective: In our experience working with ISB and IIM PGP alumni applying to LBS, the strongest Essay 1 responses are those that treat the goals question as a narrative of causality rather than a statement of ambition. Why this goal? Why now? Why only LBS can bridge this particular gap? That specificity is what separates shortlisted applications from rejections. |
For the LBS-specific contribution element, go beyond naming electives or faculty. Demonstrate that you understand the programme's architecture — the Global Experience, the exchange opportunities, the Career Centre's sector-specific coaching — and connect specific components to specific gaps in your professional toolkit.
London Business School Essay 2 (200 words): What Makes You Unique?
Two hundred words is not a short answer. It is a precision challenge. LBS is asking you to articulate the one quality, perspective, or experience that cannot be replicated by any other candidate in the room. This is not your greatest achievement. It is not your diversity. It is the thing that makes your presence in the classroom add something to the community that would be absent without you.
The most common mistakes: listing achievements instead of identifying a quality, writing about cultural background without specificity, or trying to compress a goals essay into 200 words. The instruction is to resist all of these instincts. Find the one thread. Own it. Trust that 200 words is enough.
London Business School Essay 3 (500 words, Optional): Additional Information
Do not treat this as optional if you have gaps, a non-linear career path, undergraduate performance that needs context, or any aspect of your background that an admissions reader might question without additional context. For many Indian applicants — especially those with breaks between their engineering degree and their professional career, or those who have moved across sectors — this essay is strategic necessity, not optional colour.
The essay can also serve as a genuine differentiator if you have a compelling personal narrative that does not fit elsewhere — a lived experience, a moment of leadership under pressure, a perspective on business or society that is genuinely uncommon in an LBS classroom.
The LBS Referee: What Applicants Get Wrong
LBS requires one referee only. General letters of recommendation are not accepted — LBS uses a structured online form with specific competency ratings. Your referee must rate you against peers in similar roles on fourteen dimensions: intellectual ability, quantitative skills, initiative, problem-solving, organisational skills, leadership, team skills, impact/charisma, self-confidence, self-motivation, oral English communication, and written English communication.
This means your referee choice is strategic, not social. The person you choose must have directly observed you in contexts where these fourteen dimensions are visible. A supportive manager who has only seen your project delivery cannot speak credibly to your charisma and impact. A senior leader who you've impressed in presentations but who has not worked alongside you cannot rate your team skills with credibility.
The right referee is typically your most recent direct supervisor who has observed you across multiple contexts — strategy discussions, client interactions, team challenges, and moments of individual initiative. If that person is not available or willing, a long-standing client who can speak to professional impact across a sustained relationship is the next best option.
Practical note: Applications are not reviewed in detail until the reference has been received. You do not need to wait for the reference before submitting — it can follow. But you must submit your own application first, then chase the reference. The responsibility for ensuring timely submission is entirely yours. |
GMAT and GRE for LBS MBA: What You Need to Know
The LBS full MBA requires a valid GMAT or GRE score. Unlike the One-Year MBA, which accepts the Executive Assessment (EA), the full MBA does not offer the EA as an option. Scores must be less than five years old. LBS may ask you to retake the test before making an offer.
LBS does not publish an official minimum score or median, but the programme's global ranking and the competitiveness of the applicant pool means a GMAT score below 680 is a meaningful handicap. The MBA2025 class profile suggests an average somewhere in the 690-710 range based on comparable programme benchmarks, though LBS evaluates all applications holistically.
For Indian applicants: the GMAT Quant section is typically less of a challenge than the Verbal section for candidates from engineering or finance backgrounds. GMAT Verbal preparation — particularly Critical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension — deserves disproportionate time investment. A Quant score of 50 and a Verbal score of 32 (total ~680) is a weaker profile than a Quant of 48 and Verbal of 38 (total ~710), even if the totals were identical.
LBS MBA Fees and Scholarships: The Full Picture
Tuition and Total Cost
LBS does not publish its 2026-27 full MBA tuition on the overview page captured in our research, but based on the programme trajectory, fees are in the range of £100,000-£110,000 for the full programme, with living costs in London adding approximately £20,000-£25,000 per year. The all-in investment over 21 months approaches £140,000-£160,000 before scholarships, making the financing conversation central to any LBS application plan.
Scholarship Intelligence: 175 Awards, Automatic Consideration
LBS's most important financing feature: admitted students are automatically considered for all LBS scholarship awards. No separate application is required. This automatic consideration applies across LBS's portfolio of 175 scholarships.
For Indian applicants, these are the most strategically relevant awards:
India-Specific Scholarships
Ajay Arora Scholarship for Indian Students — £50,000, open to Indian students on the MBA programme. This is the most significant India-targeted award at LBS.
JN Tata Endowment's Loan Scholarship — variable value, open to Indian women graduates from recognised Indian universities with strong academic records
GyanDhan Scholarship — INR 2,50,000, open to all (stackable with LBS awards)
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Programme — variable, listed as an external scholarship available to strong Indian candidates at top global institutions
BK Birla Scholars Programme — up to full fees, for candidates demonstrating academic excellence, leadership potential, integrity, and service to humanity (Indian origin award)
High-Value Open Scholarships (All MBA Applicants)
London Business School Full Fees Scholarships — value: full fees, open to all admitted MBA applicants
SARI Foundation Trust Scholarship — 100% of tuition fees, open to all successful MBA applicants
Wei Family MBA Scholarship — £50,000, all successful MBA applicants
Professor Sir James Ball Endowed Scholarship — up to £50,000, for candidates demonstrating academic excellence, strength of character, and leadership potential
London Business School Fund Scholarships — multiple awards of variable amounts, all successful MBA applicants
Women-Specific Scholarships
London Business School MBA Scholarships for Women — £20,000 to full fees, all successful women MBA applicants
The Moez and Marissa Kassam Equity Scholarship — £50,000, for non-traditional profiles demonstrating personal resilience and commitment to equity
Sustainability and Social Enterprise
Gallifrey Scholarship for Social Enterprise — £50,000, for candidates with social enterprise or sustainability backgrounds (preference for women and Global South candidates)
London Business School Sustainability Scholarships — up to 50% of fees
External Funding Worth Pursuing
Commonwealth Scholarships — 100% of fees plus living costs, for citizens of Commonwealth member nations including India
British Chevening Scholarships — 100% of fees plus living costs, for citizens of Chevening-eligible countries
For a detailed look at LBS's full legacy and what makes it a unique choice, read our post London Business School: A Legacy of Excellence. For a broader programme guide covering all LBS offerings, see our London Business School MBA Program Guide and our dedicated LBS MBA resource.
LBS MBA Career Outcomes: The Data That Matters
The MBA2025 employment report (488 students) provides the most comprehensive picture of what LBS graduates achieve. These numbers are verified against Career Services and Employer Alliance (CSEA) reporting standards — the gold standard for MBA employment data.
Headline Numbers
Accepted offer within 3 months | 86% of graduating class |
Received offer within 3 months | 88% |
Reporting rate | 98% |
Average salary increase | 34% |
Students who started businesses | 21 |
Internship offer acceptance rate | 97% |
Sector Destinations (MBA2025)
Consulting | 40% |
Finance | 25% (PE 6%, IM 6%, Banking 5%, VC 2%, Commercial Banking 2%) |
Technology | 24% (IT 7%, Fintech 6%, E-Commerce 4%, Healthtech 2%, Electronics 2%) |
Diversified | 11% (Industrials 3%, Energy 2%, Consumer & Retail 1%, Healthcare 1%) |
Career Switching: The Real Test of Programme Value
The MBA2025 data shows 45% of graduates switched sector, 44% switched location, and 32% switched both sector and location simultaneously. This is the most meaningful indicator of transformative career impact — and it is significantly above the global MBA average.
For Indian applicants from ONGC, Indian Railways, manufacturing, or engineering backgrounds targeting consulting or technology careers post-MBA, LBS's sector-switching data is directly relevant. The programme's structure — internship, 100+ electives, dedicated sector advisors in the Career Centre, and 1,480+ employer partnerships — creates genuine pathways for ambitious pivots.
London Business School - Salary Data by Sector (MBA2025, UK Pounds)
Consulting (mean) | £98,856 + other compensation £48,777 |
Finance (mean) | £93,406 + other compensation £59,058 |
Private Equity (mean) | £100,905 + other compensation £73,542 |
Banking (mean) | £102,968 + other compensation £77,255 |
Technology (mean) | £83,287 + other compensation £27,231 |
Overall mean | £91,928 + other compensation £41,000 |
North America-located graduates earn significantly more in absolute terms (mean £143,262), reflecting US dollar compensation levels. For Indian candidates considering a UK vs US post-MBA career, the salary differential is substantial but must be weighed against cost of living, visa complexity, and long-term geographic preference.
Key Hiring Companies
Consulting: McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Kearney, Oliver Wyman, Strategy&, Roland Berger, AlixPartners, Deloitte, FTI Consulting
Finance: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citi, PIMCO, Bridgepoint Capital, British International Investment, Marshall Wace
Technology: Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Revolut, Mastercard, TikTok, Uber, Samsung Global Strategy Group
India-relevant: TVS Motor Company, Reliance Brand Limited, Tata Group, Yashoda Hospitals — indicating pathways back to Indian industry for those who want them
LBS MBA vs. Other Top European Programmes: How to Position Your Application
Indian applicants who include LBS on their shortlist typically also evaluate INSEAD, HEC Paris, Oxford, Cambridge, IESE, and ESADE. Understanding where LBS's positioning is strongest — and where alternatives may serve you better — is essential to building a credible multi-programme strategy.
LBS vs INSEAD: Both are genuinely global in culture. INSEAD's 10-month format appeals to those who want speed; LBS's internship and exchange give those who need career transition time a structural advantage. Read our INSEAD MBA Jan 2027 Intake Guide and INSEAD MBA August 2027 requirements to compare.
LBS vs HEC Paris: HEC Paris has a stronger brand in France and continental Europe; LBS dominates in the UK and across English-speaking markets. For finance-focused applicants targeting London, LBS is the stronger platform. See our HEC Paris MBA guide and HEC Paris MBA Essays for comparison.
LBS vs Oxford Said and Cambridge Judge: Both Oxford and Cambridge carry powerful institutional brands, but their MBA classes are smaller and their career support for international career switching is less developed than LBS's. For consulting and banking recruitment specifically, LBS's dedicated sector advisors and 1,480+ employer relationships represent a structural advantage. Our guides on the Oxford MBA and Cambridge MBA provide detailed comparisons.
LBS vs IESE and ESADE: For candidates targeting Spain or Southern Europe, IESE and ESADE offer strong regional positioning. For those targeting London and global careers, LBS is the clearer choice. See our IESE MBA guide and ESADE Full-Time MBA guide for detailed programme profiles.
LBS vs IE Business School: IE's innovation-focused curriculum and Madrid base appeal to candidates targeting Southern European tech ecosystems. Our IE Business School MBA guide covers the programme in depth.
For a broader view of European options including strong regional alternatives, our resources on Frankfurt School Full-Time MBA, ESMT MBA, Mannheim Full-Time MBA, Warwick Business School MBA, Imperial College Business School MBA, and SDA Bocconi MBA provide comparative context across price points and profiles.
Application Strategy: How to Approach LBS as an Indian Applicant
Profile Fit Assessment
Before investing in an LBS application, ask yourself three questions honestly: Does your career trajectory show a clear progression, or does it read as opportunistic? Can you articulate a specific post-MBA goal that emerges naturally from your background — not a generic aspiration? And does your GMAT/GRE score support your application, or is it a weak point that needs addressing first?
LBS will not compensate for a weak GMAT with a strong work record. Equally, a 750 GMAT with a vague goals essay will not carry you through. The application must work as an integrated whole.
The Referee Conversation
Start the referee conversation early — at least eight weeks before your target submission date. Explain the LBS reference system to your referee in advance: it is structured, online, and requires specific competency ratings with comparative context. A referee who understands what is expected of them produces a significantly stronger reference than one who is surprised by the form.
Timeline for August 2027 Applicants
April-July 2026: GMAT/GRE preparation and testing
August 2026: Application portal opens for MBA2028 class; begin essay development
August-September 2026: First essay drafts with consulting support
September-October 2026: Referee identification and briefing
October 2026: Round 1 submission (earliest deadlines — strongest chance of scholarship consideration)
November 2026-January 2027: Round 2 and 3 deadlines
GOALisB advisory note: LBS admissions reads applications as they arrive. Early submission within each round increases the probability of a faster decision and is particularly important for scholarship consideration, where earlier applicants benefit from fuller award availability. |
Full MBA vs LBS One-Year MBA: Which Track Is Right for You?
If you hold a Masters in Management or equivalent from an EQUIS or AACSB-accredited institution (ISB PGP qualifies; IIM accreditation varies by campus), you may be eligible for the LBS One-Year MBA — a distinct 11-month programme designed for experienced masters-holders. Our dedicated One Year MBA in Europe guide provides comprehensive context for this decision.
The decision framework is straightforward:
Choose the full MBA if you need the internship for career switching into consulting or finance, want the exchange programme, have no qualifying masters, or benefit from the longer network-building timeline
Consider the One-Year MBA if you hold a qualifying masters, have 4+ years of experience, have a clear career direction that does not require the internship pivot, and want to return to the workforce 10 months faster
Both programmes award the identical LBS MBA qualification. The differentiation is in experience, cost, and career infrastructure — not in the credential itself.
The London Advantage: Why Location Matters More Than You Think
The LBS MBA is not merely a business education — it is an immersive London experience. This matters for Indian applicants more than it might initially seem.
London is the world's leading financial centre and one of its most significant technology hubs. The concentration of global consulting firms, investment banks, private equity houses, and multinational corporations headquartered or with major presences in London means that an LBS student attending a Career Centre event, a speaker session, or even a networking evening has access to decision-makers at firms that many MBA programmes can only reach through application portals.
MBA2025 graduates went to work in 39 different countries, with 43% remaining in the UK, 12% moving to North America, 12% to Southeast/East Asia, and 11% to Africa and the Middle East. For Indian candidates who want global optionality — the ability to work in London, then move to Singapore, then return to India in a regional leadership role — LBS's alumni network across 160 countries and 58,000+ members is a structural asset that competes with any business school in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions: LBS MBA for Indian Applicants
Do IIM alumni qualify for the LBS One-Year MBA?
It depends on the specific IIM campus and its accreditation status. ISB PGP alumni qualify. IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta may qualify depending on whether their specific programme holds EQUIS or AACSB accreditation — this must be verified with LBS admissions directly. When in doubt, the full MBA track is the safer application path.
Can I apply to both the full MBA and One-Year MBA simultaneously?
You can submit to multiple LBS programmes, but you should understand that the admissions teams and criteria differ. Essay 1 for both programmes asks about post-MBA goals and LBS's contribution — but the response must be calibrated to the specific programme you are applying to.
What is the average GMAT score for LBS MBA?
LBS does not publish an official average GMAT, but competitive candidates typically score 680 and above. Given LBS's #4 global ranking and the competitiveness of its applicant pool, we advise targeting 700+ as a working benchmark, particularly for Indian applicants who come from a high-representation nationality in the pool.
How does LBS compare to ISB PGP for career outcomes in India?
ISB PGP remains the dominant credential for India-focused consulting and corporate careers, with deep employer relationships across Indian industry. LBS MBA positions you for global careers with stronger positioning in London, European, and international markets. The right choice depends entirely on your geographic career ambition. Our analysis of MBA in India vs MBA in Europe covers this comparison in depth.
Is the LBS MBA worth the cost for Indian applicants?
The 34% average salary increase and the quality of employers who hire LBS MBA graduates support the investment case — but only if your post-MBA career is likely to be London-based or globally oriented. If you intend to return to India immediately after graduation into a domestic-market role, the ROI calculus is harder to make work given UK salary levels relative to Indian pay scales. The scholarship landscape — particularly the Ajay Arora Scholarship and automatic consideration for all LBS awards — can meaningfully alter the financing equation for strong candidates.
Final Thoughts: Is the LBS MBA Right for You?
The LBS MBA is the right programme for Indian applicants who have a genuine, specific ambition for a global career — in consulting, finance, technology, or entrepreneurship — and who can make a compelling case for why London and LBS specifically are the right bridge between where they are and where they want to go.
It is not the right programme for candidates who are applying to LBS because it is the best European MBA they can find, without a clear sense of what they will do with it. Admissions committees at programmes of this calibre have seen every version of the 'global business leader' essay template. What they have not seen is your specific story, your genuine motivation, and your authentic understanding of what LBS adds that no other programme in the world can replicate.
That is the conversation we have with every client at GOALisB — before any essay is written, before any referee is approached, before any application portal is opened. If you are considering the LBS MBA for August 2026 or August 2027, reach out to begin that conversation.
Further Reading and Resources
London Business School MBA Program Guide | LBS MBA | London Business School: A Legacy of Excellence | One Year MBA in Europe | Top 20 MBA in Europe | MBA in India vs MBA in Europe
HEC Paris MBA | INSEAD MBA | Oxford MBA | Cambridge MBA | IESE MBA | ESADE Full-Time MBA | Imperial College Business School MBA | Warwick Business School MBA
Frankfurt School MBA | ESMT MBA | Mannheim MBA | SDA Bocconi MBA | IE Business School MBA | RSM MBA | Manchester Full-time MBA | Cranfield MBA
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FAQs
What is the duration of the LBS MBA program?
The LBS MBA program offers flexible durations: 15, 18, or 21 months, allowing students to tailor their study period to their career goals.
What is the average GMAT score for LBS MBA applicants?
The average GMAT score for LBS MBA applicants is approximately 708, though there is no official minimum requirement.
What is the tuition fee for the LBS MBA program?
The tuition fee for the LBS MBA program is £119,950 for the 2025 intake, covering all core courses, electives, and global experiences.
Does LBS offer scholarships for MBA students?
Yes, LBS offers a range of scholarships, including the LBS Women’s Scholarships, Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarships, and London Business School Fund Scholarships, among others.
What is the average age of students in the LBS MBA program?
The average age of students in the LBS MBA program is 29 years.
How many nationalities are represented in the LBS MBA class?
The LBS MBA class represents over 65 nationalities, fostering a diverse and global learning environment.
What is the average work experience of LBS MBA students?
The average work experience of LBS MBA students is approximately 5.5 years.
What industries do LBS MBA graduates work in?
LBS MBA graduates work in various industries, including finance, consulting, technology, entrepreneurship, and social impact.
What is the employment rate for LBS MBA graduates?
Approximately 91% of LBS MBA graduates receive a job offer within three months of graduation.
Does LBS offer an exchange program for MBA students?
Yes, LBS has partnerships with over 30 top business schools worldwide, allowing MBA students to spend a term abroad.
What is the average salary increase for LBS MBA graduates?
On average, LBS MBA graduates experience a 107% increase in salary within three years of graduation.
What is the gender diversity in the LBS MBA program?
Approximately 44% of the full-time MBA class at LBS identifies as female, reflecting the school's commitment to gender equity.
What is the class size of the LBS MBA program?
The LBS MBA program typically admits around 500 students per year, creating a close-knit and collaborative community.
What is the application deadline for the LBS MBA program?
The LBS MBA program has multiple application rounds, with deadlines typically in September, January, March, and April. Specific dates can be found on the LBS website.
What is the interview process for LBS MBA applicants?
Shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview, often conducted by an LBS alumnus, focusing on career motivations, leadership potential, and fit with the program.
What is the average GRE score for LBS MBA applicants?
The average GRE scores for LBS MBA applicants are approximately 160 in both the verbal and quantitative sections.
Does LBS offer part-time or executive MBA programs?
Yes, LBS offers a Global Executive MBA program designed for senior professionals seeking to enhance their leadership skills while continuing to work.
What is the location of the LBS campus?
The LBS campus is located in the heart of London, providing students with access to a vibrant business hub and numerous networking opportunities.
What is the application fee for the LBS MBA program?
The application fee for the LBS MBA program is £200, which is non-refundable.
What is the Laidlaw Women's Leadership Fund?
The Laidlaw Women's Leadership Fund at LBS aims to attract outstanding women who might not otherwise be able to afford a top-tier business education.
