Head to head

Warwick Business School vs Imperial College Business School

The Warwick Business School and Imperial College Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.

Warwick Business School
Imperial College Business School
FT ranking 2025
#40
#47
QS ranking 2025
#15
#9
Tuition
£38,570 (overseas) / £30,320 (home)
£47,000
Median salary
$73k
$85k
Employment rate
89%
95%
GMAT range
Duration
1 year
12 months
Class size
Average age
23
International
Female
54%
Location
Coventry, UK
London, UK

The short version

  • On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, Warwick Business School (#40) sits ahead of Imperial College Business School (#47).
  • On graduate salary, Imperial College Business School leads at $85k.
  • On tuition, Warwick Business School is the more affordable option at £38,570 (overseas) / £30,320 (home).

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.