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# 131-140Full-time MBA Rankings - Global

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About University of Bath School of Management

At the University of Bath School of Management, we don’t settle for the ordinary. We thrive on pushing boundaries, questioning conventions, and driving change. Our commitment to academic excellence, leading research and programme innovation sets us apart.  

We are one of the UK’s leading business schools, ranked 1st in the country for Marketing, 2nd for Accounting and Finance, and 3rd for Business and Management Studies (The Complete University Guide 2026). 

Our MBA is ranked in the top 140 in the world in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 and achieves the highest tier status in the CEO Magazine’s MBA Global Rankings 2025,  ensuring you of the very best in research and teaching.  

Building on nearly 60 years of ambition and experience, the University of Bath stands as a prestigious centre of research, innovation, and academic excellence. Our courses are designed to help our students achieve their career goals. Study with us and you’ll benefit from: 

  • leading teaching from our expert faculty
  • interaction with hundreds of employers across the world 
  • practical, innovative courses designed to give you the skills and knowledge employers want 
  • support to help you achieve your career goals 
  • our network of nearly 23,000 alumni working in over 130 countries worldwide 
  • a flexible learning and research environment to inspire you to do great things 
Listen to our Management Meets podcast 
Hosted by Professor Steve Brammer, Dean of the School of Management, Management Meets shares insight from leaders within our community on various topics across various industries. 

The School of Management has over 27,000 alumni in over 130 countries, including business founders, CEOs, and Olympians. In this series, we meet some of these as we explore the ever-changing world of business practice and learn the latest academic thinking. 

From sport to the secrets of the boardroom, get inspired with tales of success, and some failures, in the Management Meets podcast. 

Explore more about the University of Bath School of Management on our social media handles- Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube.

About University of Bath School of Management

At the University of Bath School of Management, we don’t settle for the ordinary. We thrive on pushing boundaries, questioning conventions, and driving change. Our commitment to academic excellence, leading research and programme innovation sets us apart.  

We are one of the UK’s leading business schools, ranked 1st in the country for Marketing, 2nd for Accounting and Finance, and 3rd for Business and Management Studies (The Complete University Guide 2026). 

Our MBA is ranked in the top 140 in the world in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 and achieves the highest tier status in the CEO Magazine’s MBA Global Rankings 2025,  ensuring you of the very best in research and teaching.  

Building on nearly 60 years of ambition and experience, the University of Bath stands as a prestigious centre of research, innovation, and academic excellence. Our courses are designed to help our students achieve their career goals. Study with us and you’ll benefit from: 

  • leading teaching from our expert faculty
  • interaction with hundreds of employers across the world 
  • practical, innovative courses designed to give you the skills and knowledge employers want 
  • support to help you achieve your career goals 
  • our network of nearly 23,000 alumni working in over 130 countries worldwide 
  • a flexible learning and research environment to inspire you to do great things 
Listen to our Management Meets podcast 
Hosted by Professor Steve Brammer, Dean of the School of Management, Management Meets shares insight from leaders within our community on various topics across various industries. 

The School of Management has over 27,000 alumni in over 130 countries, including business founders, CEOs, and Olympians. In this series, we meet some of these as we explore the ever-changing world of business practice and learn the latest academic thinking. 

From sport to the secrets of the boardroom, get inspired with tales of success, and some failures, in the Management Meets podcast. 

Explore more about the University of Bath School of Management on our social media handles- Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube.

Available programmes

University information

Here are just some of the ways we can help you to take the next step:  

 

> Explore our scholarships  

> Join an Information Session  

> Book a one-to-one chat  

> Submit your CV for review before making an application  

 

We’d love to support you on your MBA journey and welcome you to Bath.  

Our purpose-built building opened in June 2022. The latest technology gives you a flexible and modern learning environment. The design focuses on working together, with an open layout to enable effective teamwork. Our new building encourages engagement with other students and academics. A dedicated Employment Hub provides a space for you to meet and network with our industry partners.

We want to create even stronger links between the University and business and our building acts as a bridge between the two.

The building includes:

  • an Employability Hub - for our industry partners to visit and help prepare you for the workplace
  • The Pavilion café where you can study and meet with other students, faculty and employers
  • a Behavioural Research Lab – so you can study real and digital environments
  • nine lecture theatres and a 250 seat auditorium

Read more about our School of Management building 

Student life

The city

Bath is a beautiful city set in the rolling green hills of South West England. It’s famous for its natural hot springs and Georgian architecture. In fact, Bath’s so special it’s the only entire city in the UK that’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  But Bath’s not only special because of its history. It’s a great place to live, learn and work. There is a thriving business community in Bath, making it an exciting location for a range of organisations from entrepreneurs to global leaders. Bath has a friendly community atmosphere and is consistently ranked as one of the safest university cities in England and Wales.

Sports and fitness

You can join one of the 49 sports clubs run by the SU. Each club welcomes new members, whether you're a novice or a professional. You can use the Team Bath Sports Training Village (STV) to keep fit, play sports, socialise, and get training and fitness support from expert members of staff, whatever your ability. Many of these facilities are free of charge with your Sports Pass, which is activated through your student library card.

Arts community

Managed by the SU, our campus creativity and wellbeing hub, The Edge, offers performance, rehearsal, and workshop spaces where you can get involved and enjoy arts, culture, and wellbeing activities.

Innovation and growth

Study with us and you’ll find exciting opportunities all around you. The South West of England is a growing centre for innovation and one of the leading areas in the UK for technology businesses. The area has strong and established sectors in advanced engineering, high technology, creative/digital media and low carbon.

Read more about living in Bath as a student.

Scholarships

MSc Scholarship for Academic Excellence

MSc Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Master

Value

$ 13,000

Deadline

8 Apr 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Master’s Worldwide Scholarships

Master’s Worldwide Scholarships
Master

Value

$ 6,000

Deadline

8 Apr 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Master’s Scholarship for Philippines

Master’s Scholarship for Philippines
Master

Value

$ 19,000

Deadline

8 Apr 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Access Master’s UK Scholarship

Access Master’s UK Scholarship
Master

Value

$ 13,000

Deadline

8 Apr 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

MSc Scholarship for Outstanding Individual

MSc Scholarship for Outstanding Individual
Master

Value

$ 13,000

Deadline

8 Apr 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Employability

With practice-based learning, real-world projects and strong industry links, the Bath MBA prepares you for global success. Our graduates have gone on to lead at firms including EY, Rotork, Amazon, and Bloomberg.

We want our students to get the most out of their time studying with us so we combine classroom teaching with practical training and business experience. Dedicated careers support is available on all our courses. Through our network of alumni and business connections, you’ll be interacting with industry professionals right from the start of your course.

Rankings & Ratings

University of Bath School of Management is one of the top universities in , . It is ranked #131-140 in Full-time MBA Rankings - Global 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Full-time MBA application deadlines 
  • Overseas/Europe: 31 July  
  • UK applications: 31 August 
Whether you're driven by purpose, passionate about people, or ready to lead change, our MBA scholarships are here to recognise your strengths and support your next big step. We offer a diverse range of scholarships to support talented MBA candidates from around the world. Further information and how to apply, can be found at: MBA Funding and Scholarships.
We travel across the world to give you a chance to meet us and find out about our courses: Recruitment fairs and events 

We regularly host both online and in-person events, creating opportunities to meet us and find out more about our MSc and MBA courses.


To find out more about what’s coming up visit School of Management Events.  


MBA Events

MBA Information Sessions run monthly and can be a useful way to connect with our team and ask any questions

Experience the Bath MBA at our Masterclasses

Contact us to book a one-to-one online consultation


MSc Events

Use this form if you’d like to request an online meeting with a member of our MSc Admissions Team or Careers Team, or a Director of Studies.  

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