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Verified against official sources · last checked June 2026 · see sources
The GMAT is not required for Durham University's Management MSc. Entry is the equivalent of a UK first or upper second-class (2:1) honours degree — the programme is designed for graduates without a business background — plus IELTS 7.0 (or an accepted equivalent such as TOEFL iBT 102) for non-native English speakers. Confirm the current academic and English requirements on the school's own page.
Durham University Business School does not publish a GMAT range.
MiMs we track admitting without a required GMAT/GRE
64 of 103
A GMAT or GRE is not required to apply to the Durham University Business School MiM — it is
one of the 64 of 103 Master's in Management
we track (about 62%) that admit without a required test.
See every European MiM you can apply to without a GMAT on our MiM without the GMAT shortlist, or read how GMAT waivers work.
Most European MiM programs, including this one, accept the GRE and often the GMAT Focus
Edition or a school-specific test as alternatives, and weigh the whole application —
academics, internships, essays, and interview — rather than the score alone.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a GMAT for the Durham Management MSc?
No — the GMAT is not required. Entry is the equivalent of a UK first or upper second-class (2:1) honours degree, as the programme is designed for graduates without a business background, plus IELTS 7.0 (or an accepted equivalent such as TOEFL iBT 102) for non-native English speakers. An international pre-Masters pathway exists for applicants who don't meet direct-entry requirements.
Sources
Durham University Business School — MSc Management (programme page) ↗ — Durham University
Durham University Business School — Accreditations and Rankings ↗ — Durham University
Durham University — MSc Management (N2P109), September 2026 entry ↗ — Durham University
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