Head to head

UCL School of Management vs University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School

The UCL School of Management and University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.

UCL School of Management
University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School
FT ranking 2025
QS ranking 2025
Tuition
£42,700
€2,694 (EU/EEA statutory) / €24,050 (non-EU)
Median salary
Employment rate
GMAT range
Duration
1 year
12 months
Class size
Average age
International
Female
Location
London, UK
Amsterdam, Netherlands

The short version

  • Geographically they are a different bet entirely: UCL School of Management in UK, University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School in Netherlands.

Rankings and salary are only part of the decision — fit with your target career, location, language, and cost of living usually matter more. Read each program in full before deciding.

Frequently asked

Which is more affordable, UCL School of Management or University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School?
Tuition is £42,700 at UCL School of Management and €2,694 (EU/EEA statutory) / €24,050 (non-EU) at University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in London versus Amsterdam, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for UCL School of Management or University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School?
UCL School of Management has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School generally expects a GMAT or GRE. Test policies change each cycle, so confirm the current requirement on each school's own admissions page before assuming you can skip it.
Should I choose UCL School of Management or University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (London, UK versus Amsterdam, Netherlands), the language of instruction, and your budget. Read both full profiles, weigh fit over a handful of ranking places, and if you are still torn, our admissions guide walks through building a shortlist you can defend.