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Two triple-accredited business schools in the UK, the Durham Business School, and the Edinburgh Business School are located nearly 3 hours’ drive away from each other, in the regions of England and Scotland respectively.
Overview Comparison
| Durham University Business School | Edinburgh Business School | |
|---|---|---|
| ranking (overall) | # 86 Financial Times 2025 # 74 Financial Times 2021 # 62 Financial Times 2020 | # 91 Financial Times 2025 # 222 QS World University 2025 # 213 QS World University 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -4 PG Programs -3 | PG Programs -3 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 54200 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10569 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 11565 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 14283 Per Year |
Top Courses Comparison
Top Courses Comparison
| ranking | # 10 for Business by The Guardian 2026 # 121 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 126 for Business by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 58 for Business by The Guardian 2026 # 201 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 251 for Business by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| application | - | # 44 % Acceptance Rate |
| exam scores | IELTS - 7/9PTE - 68/90TOEFL - 102/120 | IELTS - 6.0/9PTE - 50/90TOEFL - 78/120 |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -54200 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -11565 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Feb 18, 2026 (Round 2 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake) Apr 15, 2026 (Round 2 Application Decision Date For September 2026 Intake) Apr 15, 2026 (Round 3 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake) Jun 10, 2026 (Round 3 Application Decision Date For September 2026 Intake) Jun 10, 2026 (Round 4 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake) Aug 5, 2026 (Round 4 Application Decision Date For September 2026 Intake) | - |
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Comparison Notes
- Durham has two Full-Time MBA programs - of 12 months and 15 months. It also has a Durham-EBS Executive MBA and an Online MBA.
- Edinburgh has a Full-Time MBA and a Full-Time MBA with Exchange, both of which are 12-month courses, as well as an Executive MBA.
- The highest scholarship amount available at Edinburgh is only about 10,000 GBP while that at Durham is 16,500 GBP.
- Durham is more career-focused, providing a real-life learning experience beyond the usual capstone project through International Business in Context and the Boardroom Exercise.
- Edinburgh provides guaranteed accommodation to postgraduate students who meet certain criteria.
- Both Durham and Edinburgh have UNESCO World Heritage Sites, castles, and a blend between natural beauty and modern architecture. They are popular tourist spots, and hence have a number of booming businesses, although Edinburgh may have a slight advantage here due to its being the capital city of Scotland.
A choice between the two would depend more on what kind of program you are going for, as both schools seem to be of equal quality. However, it is worth noting that, although Durham has a higher rank, Edinburgh has more global fame, and is especially more well-known in South Asia.b
