University of Edinburgh Business School runs 5 application rounds . Earlier rounds generally carry higher acceptance odds and earlier scholarship visibility.
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 15 October 2025 |
| Round 2 | 10 December 2025 |
| Round 3 | 11 February 2026 |
| Round 4 | 22 April 2026 |
| Round 5 | 10 June 2026 |
Dates are confirmed against the school's official admissions page.
What we checked, and when. September 2026 (2026/27) intake — all five scheduled rounds have closed, but Edinburgh keeps considering applications after the final deadline until the programme fills. Re-checked 29 August 2026: the school's deadlines page still lists only the 2026/27 rounds, so the 2027/28 dates remain unpublished. Round 1 closed on 15 October in the last cycle, so expect the 2027/28 rounds to appear in early autumn 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the University of Edinburgh MSc Management cost?
For entry in 2027, tuition is £36,540 for international students (including EU) and £26,040 for UK (Home) students — up from £34,800 and £24,800 for 2026 entry. A non-refundable £60 application fee applies, and admitted students pay a non-refundable £2,500 deposit within 28 days of their offer to secure a place; it is deducted from the tuition. The University estimates living costs in Edinburgh at roughly £1,542 a month (about £18,504 a year) for a postgraduate — confirm the current figures on the Business School's page before budgeting.
Does the Edinburgh MSc Management require the GMAT or GRE?
No. The University of Edinburgh Business School does not list the GMAT or GRE as a requirement for the MSc Management. Admission is based on your academic record — a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree (or its overseas equivalent) in any subject — together with your personal statement and references. Relevant work experience is not required, though the school notes it may strengthen an application. That makes Edinburgh one of the more accessible routes into a triple-accredited UK Master in Management for applicants who would rather not sit an admissions test.
When are the Edinburgh MSc Management application deadlines?
The programme runs a series of selection rounds rather than a single deadline, and allocates places on a first-come, first-served basis as rounds fill. For September 2026 entry the five rounds closed on 15 October 2025, 10 December 2025, 11 February 2026, 22 April 2026 and 10 June 2026, each with a decision returned several weeks later. Applicants needing a visa are advised to apply by the final round. As of 29 August 2026 the school's deadlines page still lists only the 2026/27 rounds, so the 2027/28 dates are not published; since Round 1 closed on 15 October in the last cycle, expect them in early autumn. Because places fill across the cycle, applying in an earlier round is an advantage.
Sources
- University of Edinburgh Business School — MSc Management (overview, structure, accreditations, rankings) ↗ — University of Edinburgh Business School
- University of Edinburgh Business School — MSc Management entry requirements ↗ — University of Edinburgh Business School
- University of Edinburgh Business School — MSc Management fees & living expenses. FEE CYCLE CHECKED 2026-09-13 (P25b, UK leg) and Edinburgh has ROLLED to the next cycle: the page is now headed 'Fees for entry to MSc Management in 2027' and prices it 'Home £26,040 / International (including EU) £36,540'. This profile had carried the 2026-entry pair (£34,800 / £24,800), correctly labelled in its prose but unlabelled on the headline fee. The page carries no 2026 column any more, so the earlier figures are superseded rather than alternative ↗ — University of Edinburgh Business School
- University of Edinburgh Business School — MSc Management application deadlines (2026/27 entry; all five rounds closed, late applications still considered until full; page still lists only 2026/27 rounds, so 2027/28 dates remain unpublished — re-verified 2026-08-29) ↗ — University of Edinburgh Business School
- University of Edinburgh — Management MSc (duration, start, qualification) ↗ — University of Edinburgh
- QS Business Masters Rankings: Management 2026 ↗ — QS Quacquarelli Symonds
- University of Edinburgh Business School — MSc Management: entry requirements and apply pages. INTERVIEW CHECKED 2026-09-03 across both: neither mentions an interview at any stage. Entry is "a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in any subject, or an equivalent overseas qualification", with "preference given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places" and relevant work experience "not required but may increase your chances of acceptance". The application checklist reads: "prepare your personal statement, transcript, and references as you will be asked for these during the online application", plus a GBP 60 non-refundable application fee ↗ — University of Edinburgh
- University of Edinburgh — English language entry requirements for postgraduate study. ENGLISH EVIDENCE CHECKED 2026-09-05: a degree accepted in place of a test must have been 'taught and assessed in English, either: in a majority English-speaking country or territory, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)' or at a university on the approved non-MESC list; 'We require evidence that your degree was taught and assessed in English. This should be in the form of a letter from the awarding university'; and for a non-MESC national 'your degree must be no more than five years old on the 1st of the month in which your programme starts'. P33f RE-READ 2026-09-12: read again for one question only — does submitting a test result BELOW the course requirement remove an exemption the applicant would otherwise hold, as Bath states ('you will not be exempt')? This page publishes NO rule either way. Recorded as a dated SILENCE on that question, never as permission: a page that says nothing has not promised to ignore a weak score. ↗ — University of Edinburgh
- University of Edinburgh — Approved universities in non-majority English speaking countries or territories (non-MESC) (page published 14 January 2026, read 2026-09-05). 'We accept degrees that are taught and assessed entirely in English from these universities as meeting our English language entry requirements.' India lists 31 named institutions and carries its own rule — 'We have approved the named university only. Affiliated colleges and other related institutions are not covered, and an English language test is still required.' Nigeria lists 8 (Ahmadu Bello, Covenant, Obafemi Awolowo, Abuja, Ibadan, Ilorin, Lagos, University of Nigeria/UNN). NEGATIVE RECORDED: neither Pakistan nor Bangladesh appears anywhere on the list. Several European countries instead carry a blanket acceptance for any recognised university teaching in English, subject to a confirmation letter. ↗ — University of Edinburgh