About the university
Hult International Business School is a private, non-profit business school with home campuses in Boston, London and Dubai. It began in Boston in 1964 and merged with the UK's Ashridge Business School in 2015. In London it teaches bachelor's, master's and MBA programmes on campuses in East London.
Hult is known for one-year, practical business programmes with real client projects, AI skills and the option to rotate between campuses. Indian students mainly look at the one-year Master's in Management, Master's in Finance and Global One-Year MBA in London. These are expensive: £48,300 for a master's and £72,000 for the MBA (2027-2028), before living costs. Merit scholarships are available and the master's scholarship deadline is 31 October 2026.
- Roots
- Began in Boston in 1964; merged in 2015 with Ashridge Business School (founded 1959 in Hertfordshire)
- Type
- Private, non-profit business school with home campuses in Boston, London and Dubai
- Nationalities
- Faculty, staff and students from over 140 nationalities
- London campuses
- Graduate and undergraduate campuses in East London, near the Aldgate student residences, plus Hult Ashridge (executive education) in Hertfordshire
- Intakes
- Master's and MBA: September 2027; bachelor's: January 2027 or September 2027
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £48,300
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo accepted; your enrollment advisor confirms the score you need
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £48,300
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo accepted; your enrollment advisor confirms the score you need
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £72,000
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo accepted; your enrollment advisor confirms the score you need
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Fee / year
- £40,100
- Duration
- 4 years (sample structure in the course guide shows Years 1 to 4)
- Intakes
- January 2027; September 2027
- English
- Evidence of English proficiency; English is also reviewed at the admissions interview
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (GBP) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's in Management (MIM) | 1 year (full time) | £48,300 | ≈ ₹58.9 lakh |
| Master's in Finance | 1 year (full time) | £48,300 | ≈ ₹58.9 lakh |
| Global One-Year MBA | 1 year (full time) | £72,000 | ≈ ₹87.8 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | 4 years (sample structure in the course guide shows Years 1 to 4) | £40,100 | ≈ ₹48.9 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Hult International Business School with similar universities in the UK.
Scholarships
- Master's
Master's merit scholarships (Academic Excellence, Future Leader, Global Professional, Entrepreneurial Impact, Social Impact)
Value: Amount not published; awarded on merit
Eligibility: All incoming master's students can apply as part of the online application. Scholarship deadline 31 October 2026 for 2027 entry.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Undergraduate
Hult Scholar Grant
Value: Full tuition, for up to 10% of incoming undergraduates
Eligibility: High achievers who need significant financial support; need is assessed through the CSS Profile.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Undergraduate
Undergraduate merit scholarships, including the Presidential Scholarship
Value: Amount not published
Eligibility: Every applicant, including international students, is considered automatically; renewed each year while you stay in good standing.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Apply through Hult's own platform, the Common Application or UCAS (school code H76; BBA course code N1Q3).
- Send high school transcripts, one academic reference and evidence of English; SAT/ACT is optional.
- Every applicant has an online personal assessment interview.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required. The Master's in Management is for applicants with less than three years' work experience.
- The Master's in Finance needs a business-related bachelor's degree, or any bachelor's degree plus one year of relevant work experience.
- Pay the USD 95 application fee, then complete an application consultation with an enrollment advisor.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Resume or CV
- Bachelor's degree and transcripts in English (postgraduate)
- Class 12 transcripts (undergraduate)
- One academic or professional reference
- English test score if requested
- Optional personal statement (400–500 words)
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Tests accepted | TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo English Test for master's programmes. Hult does not publish minimum scores on these pages; your enrollment advisor tells you if you need to submit a score. |
| Interview | Undergraduate applicants' English is also reviewed during the personal assessment interview. |
| Student visa | Check which tests UKVI accepts for a Student visa before you book; see our UK country guide. |
Accommodation and living costs
Hult does not run its own halls in London. It points students to two private residences in Aldgate next to its campuses: Chapter Aldgate and Yugo The Curve. Hult's own budget estimates for a year in London are below.
| Item | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Housing, master's and MBA students (Hult estimate)2027-2028 estimate | £13,000per year | ≈ ₹15.9 lakh |
| Living costs, master's and MBA students (Hult estimate)2027-2028 estimate | £8,000per year | ≈ ₹9.8 lakh |
| Room in a shared apartment, undergraduates (Hult estimate)Starting from; 2027-2028 | £10,600per year | ≈ ₹12.9 lakh |
| Food, undergraduates (Hult estimate) | £3,150per year | ≈ ₹3.8 lakh |
Campus and location
Hult's London graduate campus sits in a busy business district in a classic London building with office-style interiors; the undergraduate campus is a short walk from the Aldgate residences.
- Option to rotate to Boston or Dubai, or join city seminars abroad.
- Dual Degree option: a second master's (Business Analytics & AI or Finance) in 18 months in total, at £36,500 extra in London.
- Hult Ashridge in Hertfordshire runs executive education.
- Visa and compliance teams on every campus.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Programmes include live projects with real clients and career coaching. Hult says international students who complete a degree at a UK campus are eligible for the UK Graduate Route; you must study at the UK campus to qualify. See our UK country guide for the current rules.
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Studying in the UK
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in the UK. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much does Hult London cost?
For 2027-2028 the London Master's in Management and Master's in Finance cost £48,300, the Global One-Year MBA £72,000 and the BBA £40,100 a year, plus other student-related costs of about £2,000 to £2,400.
Is there a scholarship deadline?
Yes. The master's scholarship deadline for 2027 entry is 31 October 2026. Scholarships are applied for as part of the online application.
What IELTS score does Hult need?
Hult accepts TOEFL, IELTS, PTE and Duolingo but does not publish minimum scores on its admissions pages. Your enrollment advisor will tell you what you need.
Can I work in the UK after Hult?
Hult says graduates of its UK campus are eligible for the Graduate Route, provided they studied at the UK campus. Check our UK country guide for the current length and rules.
Sources
- Hult: master's degree fees and costs 2027-2028 (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: MBA fees and costs 2027-2028 (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: undergraduate fees, scholarships and financial aid (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: how to apply to a master's (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: master's scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: undergraduate admissions (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: Master's in Management (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: BBA course guide (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: housing in London (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: graduate visa support (opens in a new tab)
- Hult: our history (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.hult.edu (opens in a new tab)
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