MBA tuition fees
For MBA programmes starting in September 2026 or January 2027, the fee is £25,000.
If you are considering an MBA that runs over more than one year, the tuition fees stated are for the first year of study. The course fee for the second year may be subject to annual review.
Funding your MBA
There's a wide range of funding sources available that you can use towards the cost of your MBA.
MBA Excellence Scholarship
We are delighted to offer the MBA Excellence Scholarship, celebrating outstanding UK and international candidates who demonstrate ambition, leadership, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact.
The scholarship is worth up to half the value of your tuition fee, with an aim to recognise individuals who empower others, champion innovative thinking, drive positive societal change, and contribute to a diverse, global, and forward-thinking cohort.
International students can also apply for our International Scholarships and, if successful, will receive the award with the highest value.
Alumni discount
If you’re currently studying with us, or have graduated from NTU, you could join the MBA programme and save 20% on your tuition fees.
Alumni discountPostgraduate loan
If you are a UK applicant, there is a government loan scheme which can be used to help fund your MBA. The loan contributes towards the costs of study and you can put this towards tuition fees, maintenance costs, or other costs at your discretion.
Postgraduate loanEmployer support
Each year, several students receive substantial levels of funding and sponsorship from their employers. Our Business Development team can help you explore the benefits of our MBA programmes – for both students and organisations. Get in touch to start the conversation.
NTU is less expensive compared to London and offers an alumni discount and scholarships, which helped me save a lot to be able to study in the UK.
Xuejiao Kong, Full-time MBA
MBA fees and funding FAQs
Your MBA tuition fees cover the cost of your studies including registration and induction, teaching, support services, assessments and learning facilities.
You'll also have access to expert careers support both during and after your programme, professional development workshops at our annual MBA Reconnect event, and our global NBS alumni network.
There may be some additional costs to budget for, depending on which MBA you're going to be studying.
Full-time MBA
You will be required to purchase additional meals during the Global Consultancy module week and any travel within the destination city, such as visits to client offices.
A small charge may be required to guarantee places at some MBA social activities.
Global Executive MBA
You will be responsible for your travel expenses to/from the residential locations, and any travel visas if required.
You will also be required to purchase additional meals during the residential weeks and any travel within the destination city, for example, visits to client offices or our partner university within the destination city.
No, applying to our MBA programmes is free of charge.
We are pleased to offer a choice of payment options to help spread the cost of your MBA, such as splitting your tuition fee invoice into manageable instalments. Visit paying your tuition fees for more information.
International students will need to make an advance payment towards their tuition fees after accepting their offer to join the MBA.
If you're going to be living in Nottingham during the full-time MBA, you'll need to factor in the cost of living such as accommodation, food and travel. Nottingham is based in the Midlands, which is the cheapest region to live as a student in England (National Student Money Survey 2024).
Explore our MBA programmes
Master of Business Administration
A 12-month full-time programme designed around three key themes of Developing Mindset, Leading Agile Transformation and Building and Leading a Resilient Organisation.
Global Executive Master of Business Administration
Our flagship programme. A unique opportunity to develop a truly global perspective, international connections and the knowledge to lead in an uncertain and connected world.