Two triple-accredited business schools in the UK, the Durham Business School, and the Edinburgh Business School are located nearly 3 hours’ drive away from each other, in the regions of England and Scotland respectively.
Overview Comparison
| Durham University Business School | Edinburgh Business School | |
|---|---|---|
| ranking (overall) | # 74 Financial Times 2021 # 62 Financial Times 2020 # 43 Financial Times 2019 | # 213 QS World University 2024 # 169 QS World University 2023 # 177 QS World University 2022 |
| Programs | PG Programs -1 | PG Programs -3 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 44071 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10569 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 47538 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 14283 Per Year |
Top Courses Comparison
Top Courses Comparison
| ranking | # 198 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 12 for Business by The Guardian 2021 # 201 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 | # 501 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 29 for Business by The Guardian 2021 |
| application | #594 Applicants # 59 Admissions # 10 % Acceptance Rate | # 44 % Acceptance Rate |
| exam scores | GMAT - 600/800IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 62/90TOEFL - 92/120 | GMAT - 600/800GRE updated - 300/340IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 100/120 |
| Admission Criteria/Better to Have | GPA of 3.1 to 3.5 average and preferably 650 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 5 years. | GPA of 3.25 average and preferably 660 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 3 years. |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -44071 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -47538 |
| Return on Investment/Average Package | #Average Salary110506 | #Average Salary148000 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Jul 31, 2024 (Application Deadline for 2024 Intake) | May 20, 2022 (Application Deadline For Summer 2022-2023) Jan 6, 2023 (Duration of Semester 1) Aug 11, 2023 (Duration of Semester 2) |
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Comparison Notes
- Durham has two Full-Time MBA programs - of 12 months and 15 months. It also has a Durham-EBS Executive MBA and an Online MBA.
- Edinburgh has a Full-Time MBA and a Full-Time MBA with Exchange, both of which are 12-month courses, as well as an Executive MBA.
- The highest scholarship amount available at Edinburgh is only about 10,000 GBP while that at Durham is 16,500 GBP.
- Durham is more career-focused, providing a real-life learning experience beyond the usual capstone project through International Business in Context and the Boardroom Exercise.
- Edinburgh provides guaranteed accommodation to postgraduate students who meet certain criteria.
- Both Durham and Edinburgh have UNESCO World Heritage Sites, castles, and a blend between natural beauty and modern architecture. They are popular tourist spots, and hence have a number of booming businesses, although Edinburgh may have a slight advantage here due to its being the capital city of Scotland.
A choice between the two would depend more on what kind of program you are going for, as both schools seem to be of equal quality. However, it is worth noting that, although Durham has a higher rank, Edinburgh has more global fame, and is especially more well-known in South Asia.b
