Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at university-of-chester in Chester, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, with intakes in October; January; May.

university-of-chester is a public institution, ranked 1601–1800 in the world in the THE World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is £16,200 a year, about ₹19.8 lakh.

Autumn 2027 fee from the international fees page; January and May 2027 starts pay £15,700

Living costs near the university

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at university-of-chester for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A three-year bachelor's degree, or a BE, BTech, MBBS or BDS, with 55% to 65% depending on your academic history and the course.
• Most master's courses on this page accept a 2:2-equivalent degree in any discipline; courses that need a 2:1 have higher Indian equivalents.
• Applicants with long study gaps must explain and evidence what they did in that time.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (no skill below 5.5).

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This course starts in: October; January; May.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Degree certificate and transcripts (for postgraduate courses)
• English test score, or Class 12 English mark sheet where accepted
• Personal statement
• References and CV where the course asks for them

• University of Chester International Scholarship Award

  Bachelor's and 12-month taught master's

  Value: A reduction on the published tuition fee for each year of study; the amount is shown on your offer letter

  All international undergraduate and 12-month postgraduate taught applicants are considered automatically when they apply.

  Official page

• International Alumni Scholarship

  Taught master's

  Value: Tuition fee discount

  University of Chester bachelor's graduates moving on to a full-priced taught master's; not for the MBA or two-year master's courses. Check current dates and terms.

  Official page

• Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

  Selected master's courses

  Value: Four scholarships for 2026/27

  Citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries with a 2:1 (or 2:2 plus a master's) who cannot afford UK study otherwise; limited to named courses. Check the page for the next round.

  Official page

• Chevening Scholarships

  One-year master's at any UK university

  Value: Full tuition, a monthly living stipend, return flights and the visa fee

  Indian citizens with at least two years' work experience and leadership potential.

  Official page

The University of Chester traces its history to 1839. It is now a public university with sites across the historic city of Chester and University Centres in Warrington, Birkenhead and Reaseheath.

Chester is known for business, health, science and computing courses, and for strong student satisfaction. It was named first for Postgraduate and second for International in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026, and it rose to 61st in the Guardian University Guide 2027.

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• MSc Project Managementaston-university1 year · £25,500 / year
• MSc Strategic Marketing Managementaston-university1 year · £25,500 / year

More courses at university-of-chester

• Data Science (Conversion) MSc1 year (2 years with optional placement/project year) · £16,000 / year
• Advanced Computer Science MSc1 year (2 years with optional placement/project year) · £16,000 / year
• Applied Artificial Intelligence MSc1 year (2 years with optional placement/project year) · £16,000 / year
• International Business MSc1 year · £16,000 / year
• Financial Technology (FinTech) and Business Analytics MSc1 year (2 years with optional placement/project year) · £16,000 / year
• Cybersecurity MSc1 year (2 years with optional placement/project year) · £16,000 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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