MBA

Business Administration

Learn more about studying Business Administration as an international student.

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Key facts

Program
Master's
Duration
1 year
Program
On campus
Pace
Full-time
Annual tuition fee
20,000GBP
Start date
Feb, May, Sep
University ranking
1001-1200

Program overview

What London Metropolitan University says about their program:

Future-proof your career. Develop key capabilities like critical thinking, problem solving and communication. You’ll also build your knowledge and understanding of global organisations.

You’ll develop your understanding of business operations and the external factors affecting organisations, plus how to navigate business decisions in a changing environment.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

For most courses you’ll need to hold a Level 3 qualification, which means a relevant high school qualification or its equivalent from a recognized institution. This typically includes a secondary school diploma or certificate. The specific academic requirements may vary by program and country.
Personal statement in support of the application that demonstrates the applicant’s suitability, interest and motivation.

Some degrees require you to meet other requirements. Please review the information in each program.

Postgraduate academic requirements

A relevant undergraduate degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Personal statement in support of the application that demonstrates the applicant’s suitability, interest and motivation.
Relevant work experience (if applicable)

Some degrees require you to meet other requirements. Please review the information in each program.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

IELTS
6, Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5
TOEFL
72, Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, Speaking 20
PTE Academic
Reading 59, Writing 59, Listening 59, Speaking 59
CAE
grade C and above
ESOL
Reading 33, Writing 33, Listening 33, Speaking 33

Postgraduate

IELTS
6, Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5
TOEFL
72, Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, Speaking 20
PTE Academic
Reading 59, Writing 59, Listening 59, Speaking 59
CAE
grade C and above
ESOL
Reading 33, Writing 33, Listening 33, Speaking 33

Some degrees require you to have higher English language test scores. Please review the information in each program.

Documents required

Passport
Academic transcripts
Diploma of previous studies
Study Permit (if applicable)
Proof of language proficiency
Letter of reference
Personal statement
Official translations

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Scholarships at London Metropolitan University

EU Bright Futures Scholarship
Official page
Automatic tuition fee reduction for new EU-national students with international (overseas) fee-paying status starting a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree in January 2026, September 2026 or January 2027. Brings fees down to match home-student rates; discount value varies by school and level (up to £12,465/year for undergraduate; £1,900–£10,250 for postgraduate). Explicitly targeted at EU nationals classed as international fee payers who have not applied for UK settled/pre-settled status — the university states it is 'only available for prospective full-time undergraduate and postgraduate international students from the EU.' Applied automatically with no application required; excludes current/continuing students and a small number of law courses.
International Bright Futures Scholarship
Official page
Automatic tuition fee reduction of £5,000 over the course of the degree (£2,500 per year for the MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy) for new international fee-paying students starting a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree at London Met's UK campuses in the 2026/27 academic year. Explicitly open to international students; no application is needed as it is applied automatically by the Admissions team if eligible. Cannot be combined with other London Met scholarships (though it can be combined with the Prompt Payment Discount); excludes distance learning, partner-institution courses, postgraduate certificates, MSc Social Work and LLM programmes, and continuing/deferring students.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Fee information

Graduate tuition
from £20,000 to £20,500 per year

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What is the cost of living near London Metropolitan University?

Category	Cost (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre	£2,200
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre	£1,592
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)	£126
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)	£31
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)	£14Range: £7 to £23· London average
Monthly public transport pass	£78
Monthly grocery basket	£149
Coffee shop drink	£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket	£15
Gym membership	£51

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for London Metropolitan University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UK student visa requirements