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UK vs US: MBA Comparison
If you want a shorter, cheaper MBA with a longer work visa, consider the UK.
If you prefer a longer program with more networking time and potentially higher-paying jobs, consider the US.
UK MBA: 1-year duration, £40,000-£70,000 tuition, £15,000-£25,000 living expenses, 2-year post-study work visa
US MBA: 2-year duration, $70,000-$120,000 tuition, $20,000-$40,000 living expenses, 12-month OPT work visa
UK: Top schools - LBS, Oxford Saïd, Cambridge Judge; US: Top schools - Stanford, Wharton, Harvard
UK: Offers Graduate Route visa; US: Offers OPT, H-1B visa via lottery system
UK & US: Offer scholarships; UK: GMAT/GRE required, US: GMAT/GRE emphasized; both: TOEFL/IELTS required
- Who
- Indian students considering MBA abroad
- What
- Comparing UK and US MBA programs
- Where
- UK and US
- When
- Now
- Why
- To make an informed decision about pursuing an MBA
UK Advantages
US Advantages
Duration & Cost
UK Advantages
Shorter, cheaper
US Advantages
Longer, more expensive
Work Visa
UK Advantages
Longer (2 years)
US Advantages
Shorter (12 months), but extendable for STEM MBAs
Key facts
- UK MBA Duration
- 1 year
- US MBA Duration
- 2 years
- UK MBA Tuition
- £40,000-£70,000
- US MBA Tuition
- UK MBA Living Expenses
- £15,000-£25,000
- US MBA Living Expenses
- UK Post-Study Work Visa
- 2 years
- US Post-Study Work Visa
- 12 months (OPT)
Quotes
London Business School
A top business school in the UK
“MBA degree in the UK usually is a year-long programme, which helps cut down the expenses and makes the curriculum more precise.”
timesnownews.com
Harvard Business School
A top business school in the US
“An MBA in the US, on the other hand, takes double the time and while some may see it as more expensive, others believe it gives them enough time to explore electives, gain experience from internships, and network.”
timesnownews.com
Stanford Graduate School of Business
A top business school in the US
“In the UK, international students are allowed to stay back for up to two years under the Graduate Route visa... This post-study work visa helps the recent graduates find suitable roles in their desired stream.”
timesnownews.com
Sources
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