5 Best Mba Schools in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Choosing MBA schools in London means balancing brand weight against actual classroom experience, and those two things don't always point the same direction. The five schools here have collected 1,126 Google reviews between them, and ratings range from 4.1 to 4.9, a spread wide enough that the highest star count doesn't automatically mean the most reviewed or the most established name.

Short answer: For global brand recognition, London Business School ranks top with 4.7 stars across 416 reviews, the most-reviewed school on this list. London School of Business posts the highest rating at 4.9 stars, though on a smaller base of 169 reviews. Bayes Business School and Imperial Business School both hold a strong 4.5, with distinct strengths in finance and STEM-adjacent management respectively.

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London's MBA schools, side by side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	London Business School	4.7 ★	416	Global brand and elite recruiting	View ›
2	London School of Business	4.9 ★	169	International students and foundation programs	View ›
3	London School of Business and Finance	4.1 ★	275	Finance-focused MBA and ACCA pathways	View ›
4	Bayes Business School	4.5 ★	146	Finance MBA in the heart of the City	View ›
5	Imperial Business School	4.5 ★	120	STEM-adjacent management and global rankings	View ›

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

London Business School

4.7416 Google reviews

London Business School, based at Regent's Park, is one of Europe's best-known business schools, offering full-time and Executive MBA formats alongside Masters degrees and executive education. It's ranked highly by the Financial Times for its Executive Education programs, and its international cohort and deep ties into London's finance and consulting sectors are a recurring draw for prospective students. The school runs both in-person and online short courses, spanning topics from AI to ESG investing.

What people praise

Strong international alumni network and brand recognition
Deep recruiting ties into London finance and consulting
Well-regarded executive education programs
Modern campus steps from Regent's Park

Worth knowing

Tuition and London living costs run high
Admissions are highly competitive

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Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume416 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown86% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed school on this page and the safest default if brand and recruiting reach matter most to you. It ranks just behind London School of Business on rating, but with more than double the review volume behind that number.

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Regent's Park, London NW1 4SA

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

London School of Business

4.9169 Google reviews

London School of Business offers Diploma, Bachelors, and Masters programs, along with AI-focused courses, aimed heavily at international students. Reviewers repeatedly single out the school's support infrastructure for overseas students, from visa help to accommodation guidance. It positions its curriculum around real-world application in digital marketing and entrepreneurship, alongside more traditional foundation diploma pathways.

What people praise

Strong dedicated support for international students
Curriculum focused on real-world application
Small class sizes for individual attention
Well-regarded foundation diploma pathway

Worth knowing

Limited flexibility in class scheduling by some accounts

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Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume169 · 86th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 years ago

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Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: Holds the highest rating of any school on this page at 4.9, though its review count is the second-lowest here. For international students specifically, the support-service reviews stand out as a real differentiator.

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Boardman House, 64 Broadway, London E15 1NT

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

London School of Business and Finance

4.1275 Google reviews

London School of Business and Finance runs undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, and Doctor of Business Administration programs, alongside ACCA professional qualifications delivered both online and on campus. It operates across London, Delhi, and Toronto, with a structure built around finance, marketing, and business management degrees. Reviewers frequently name individual tutors and enrolment staff by name, pointing to a personal, relationship-driven experience within a larger international network.

What people praise

Wide range of finance-specific qualifications including ACCA
Named tutors and staff get repeat praise for support
Smooth online enrolment process by multiple accounts
International office network across three cities

Worth knowing

Refund and admin processes have drawn complaints over slow turnaround

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Rating4.1 / 5

Review volume275 · 92th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

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Rating breakdown65% 5-star

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Our take: Sits in the middle of this list on rating, and the reviews split cleanly between glowing tutor-specific praise and frustration with administrative follow-through, worth asking about directly before enrolling.

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2 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8HQ

Bayes Business School

4.5146 Google reviews

Bayes Business School, part of City, University of London and formerly known as Cass, sits in the Bunhill Row area near the City's financial district. It runs full and part-time MBA programs alongside undergraduate and postgraduate finance degrees, with a longstanding reputation for finance-industry connections and career fairs. Its location gives students easy access to recruiting events across London's financial sector.

What people praise

Central London location close to finance-sector employers
Faculty with strong industry track records
Good value relative to some comparable UK schools
Active recruiting and career-fair access

Worth knowing

Rebrand from the Cass name cost some recognition among employers

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Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume146 · 81th

Confidencemoderate

Recency9 months ago

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Rating breakdown79% 5-star

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Our take: Ranks in the upper half here on rating, with the finance-sector location as its clearest edge. The rebrand from Cass to Bayes is the one recurring friction point in otherwise strong reviews.

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106 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8TZ

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Imperial Business School

4.5120 Google reviews

Imperial Business School, based at Imperial College London's South Kensington campus, runs four distinct MBA programs alongside Masters and PhD study, backed by the university's global top-10 research ranking. The school markets its Financial Times MBA ranking and QS Online MBA standing prominently, and hosts regular executive breakfast sessions tied to its MBA cohort. Its home university gives it a STEM-heavy research environment that's distinct from the standalone business schools on this list.

What people praise

Backed by a globally top-ranked research university
High Financial Times and QS ranking placement
Access to STEM-adjacent research and faculty
Central South Kensington campus location

Worth knowing

Some shorter certificate courses draw criticism for shallow content

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Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume120 · 75th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 months ago

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Rating breakdown81% 5-star

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Our take: Ranks last on this page by rating and review volume, but that reflects a smaller, more specialized program base rather than a weaker MBA itself, the reviews for MBA-specific programs skew strongly positive.

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South Kensington Campus, Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ

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How we score

Rating is the school’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many people have actually reviewed the school, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a high rating on a small sample carries less certainty than one backed by hundreds of reviews. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No school can pay to change these numbers.

What does an MBA cost in London? (2026)

MBA tuition in London varies enormously by program length, format, and school prestige, and full-time programs at globally ranked schools typically sit well above part-time or online-heavy alternatives. Living costs in London add a substantial amount on top of tuition itself, so factor that in alongside any headline fee before comparing schools purely on sticker price.

Serving all of London

These schools are spread across central London, from Regent’s Park to South Kensington and the City near Bunhill Row, all within easy reach by tube. Wherever you’re based in London, an MBA campus near you is rarely more than a short commute away.

What to ask before you enroll

What’s the class profile and average years of work experience among students?
What recruiting partnerships and career-fair access does the program offer?
Is the program accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, or AMBA?
What’s the full cost including tuition, materials, and any residency requirements?
How flexible is the schedule if I’m working full time?
What’s the average time to complete the program part-time versus full-time?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another school’s score or position.

How did you choose these MBA schools?

We pulled real Google ratings and review counts for MBA and business schools across London, then ranked them by rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page was last verified in July 2026. We recheck ratings and review counts periodically as new data comes in.

Is London Business School the same as the London School of Business?

No, these are two separate institutions with similar names. London Business School (LBS) at Regent’s Park is a globally ranked business school, while London School of Business is a distinct, smaller institution.

Can I study an MBA in London part-time while working?

Several schools on this list, including London School of Business and Finance and Bayes, offer part-time or executive MBA formats designed around working professionals.

The bottom line

If global brand and recruiting reach matter most, London Business School is the safe default with the deepest track record on this list. If you want a specific finance or STEM angle instead, Bayes and Imperial are worth a direct comparison. Either way, sit in on an info session before you commit, tuition at this level is not a decision to make from a webpage alone.

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