Head to head

University of Bath School of Management vs University of Edinburgh Business School

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

University of Bath School of Management
University of Edinburgh Business School
FT ranking 2025
QS ranking 2025
#32
Tuition
£29,500
£34,800 (international) · £24,800 (UK)
Median salary
Employment rate
GMAT range
Duration
1 year
12 months
Class size
Average age
International
Female
Location
Bath, UK
Edinburgh, UK

The short version

  • On tuition, University of Bath School of Management is the more affordable option at £29,500.

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, University of Bath School of Management or University of Edinburgh Business School?
Tuition is £29,500 at University of Bath School of Management and £34,800 (international) · £24,800 (UK) at University of Edinburgh Business School. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Bath versus Edinburgh, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for University of Bath School of Management or University of Edinburgh Business School?
University of Bath School of Management has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; University of Edinburgh Business School has an admission route that does not require 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 University of Bath School of Management or University of Edinburgh Business School?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Bath, UK versus Edinburgh, UK), 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.