Not required. The decision rests 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
| Test policy | Not required. The decision rests 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 |
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| GPA | UK first-class or 2:1 honours (or overseas equivalent), in any subject |
| Work experience | 0–2 years (not required) |
| MiMs we track admitting without a required GMAT/GRE | 75 of 118 |
A GMAT or GRE is not required to apply to the University of Edinburgh Business School MiM — it is one of the 75 of 118 Master's in Management we track (about 64%) 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
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.
What degree do you need to get into the Edinburgh MSc Management?
A UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree, or an equivalent overseas qualification, in any subject — the programme is open to graduates of any discipline, not only business or economics. Entry is strongly competitive, and the school gives preference to applicants whose grades sit above the minimum. You must also meet the language requirement unless you are exempt — and Edinburgh decides that on where your degree was taught and assessed, not on whether English is your first language. A degree accepted in place of a test must have been taught and assessed in English either in a UKVI majority English-speaking country or at a university on Edinburgh's approved list for non-majority-English-speaking countries, and for applicants who are not nationals of a majority English-speaking country it must be no more than five years old. Otherwise the requirement is IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or TOEFL iBT 100, or an accepted equivalent.
Is the University of Edinburgh good for a Master in Management?
Edinburgh is a strong, established choice. The University of Edinburgh is an ancient, globally ranked Russell Group university, and its Business School holds the 'triple crown' of AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditation. The MSc Management placed 32nd in the QS Business Masters Rankings (Management) 2026, and the school reports a 9th-in-the-UK placement in the Financial Times' 2025 Masters in Management table. For a recent graduate who wants a one-year, test-free UK MiM at a high-reputation university, it is a well-positioned option — just confirm the latest rankings and outcomes on the school's own pages.
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