Course
MBA
Offered by Business School
QS Global MBA Ranking
QS Global MBA Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)
Durham University Business School combines Russell Group research credentials with a historic, collegiate university experience, offering a well-regarded full-time and executive MBA.
Key advantages
- Russell Group university
- Historic collegiate system
- Triple-accredited
- Strong North East England business links
- High graduate employability
- Beautiful cathedral city
- Programme & duration
- MBA: 1 year (full-time)2 years (executive)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. £34,000 – £40,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- September (main intake)
- English requirement
- IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree, minimum 3 years' work experience, GMAT/GRE score (or waiver), essays, and interview.
- Average Work Experience
- Average 5–6 years of work experience; typical class age 29–31
- GMAT / GRE Requirement
- GMAT: average 600+ (or GRE accepted; waivers available)
Employability & placement
Strong graduate employment rates across general management, consulting, and finance-adjacent roles.
Student experience
Durham's collegiate system offers strong community support. Historic, safe cathedral city with high quality of life.
Research strengths
Research in leadership, sustainability, and international business. Well-regarded research culture.