Study at London Business School

Why study at London Business School

The school is best known for its MBA, its Masters in Finance and its early-career programmes such as the Masters in Management and Masters in Financial Analysis. Its post-experience Masters in Finance is ranked first by the Financial Times, and the school presents its MBA as one of its flagship degrees. For an international applicant, the draw is a concentrated business-school environment in London with a global alumni network, rather than a broad multi-faculty university.

Location and student life

The school's main home is Sussex Place, a historic terrace overlooking Regent's Park in central London, with the Sammy Ofer Centre nearby on Marylebone Road and a second teaching centre in Dubai. Students get a compact campus with the whole of central London on the doorstep: museums, part-time work, company visits and networking events are a short Underground or bus ride away. Student life is driven by a large network of student clubs, conferences and London-based employer events rather than a traditional enclosed campus.

Courses and subjects

As a specialist school, LBS teaches business and management only: the MBA and One-year MBA, Masters in Management, Global Masters in Management, Masters in Financial Analysis, Masters in Analytics and Management, full-time and part-time Masters in Finance, Executive MBA, Sloan Masters for senior leaders, and a PhD programme. Finance, leadership, strategy and analytics run through the curriculum. There are no undergraduate degrees and no foundation or pathway routes; each degree targets a defined career stage, from recent graduates to senior executives.

Entry requirements for international students

Admission is postgraduate only and requirements vary by course, so check the relevant programme page on london.edu. Applicants generally need a bachelor's degree; the MBA expects several years of professional experience while the Masters in Management suits recent graduates, and some programmes ask for GMAT or GRE. For English, the school's published guidance asks for IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component (tests within two years), with waivers possible for nationals of majority English-speaking countries or those who studied a degree in English.

Accommodation

London Business School does not run its own halls of residence, so most students rent privately across London. The school's admissions blog advises incoming students to use its Meet LBS housing portal to find rooms and flatmates, alongside University of London Housing Services for vetted landlords and renting advice, and mainstream platforms such as Rightmove, Zoopla and SpareRoom. Start the search early, as central London rents are high and demand near Regent's Park is strong.

Scholarships and funding

LBS publishes a searchable funding database on london.edu and awards change each year, so check the current list before applying. Verified examples include the SARI Foundation Trust Scholarship, covering 100% of tuition fees for one MBA student with automatic consideration of all candidates, and portfolio awards for women such as Forté Foundation Fellowships and 30% Club Scholarships cited in the school's official MBA materials. Many awards are donor-funded and limited in number, and most candidates are considered automatically once admitted.