Best Business Schools to Study in the UK for Nepalese Students
TheUK has been the home of education for quite a long period of time, with its abundance of notable Nobel Prize winners, and also for being the pioneer in initiating the industrial revolution.
The contributions have been in the field of science; however, in the contemporary context, international students prefer business-related programs. According to recent data, 34% of international students in the UK were enrolled in Business, Administration and Law subjects in 2023, an increase from 27% in 2020.
In this short article, we will be discussing some of the best business schools to study in the UK, where comparisons will be drawn in terms of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating, UK rankings, tuition fees, and cost of living.
University of Law Business School
With its campuses in London, Birmingham, Chester, Manchester and Leeds, the business school continues to hold a TEF Silver ranking. Although it boasts exceptional industry-relevant resources and flexible study modes, its tuition fees can appear pricier compared to other institutions, especially in campuses located in London.
London Business School
The London Business School is ranked amongst some of the best for MSc, MBA and EMBA programs. Although being quite young in the list (established in 1964), it has climbed to the 5th position globally in the QS Global Executive MBA Rankings 2025.
The school also holds triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), which makes its degree widely respected around the world. However, such quality comes at a cost, as MBA tuition fees exceed £100,000, with London living costs adding to the financial challenge.
LSE – London School of Economics and Political Science
Although being ranked Bronze in the TEF rankings, LSE continues to stand top in Europe and 2nd in the world for Social Sciences and Management Studies for the 9th consecutive year in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2025).
However, such quality comes at some price, with international students paying between £23,000–£27,500 per year, depending on the program. The high cost of living in London does not help here, either.
University of Warwick – Warwick Business School
Ranked 30th in the world for its Full-time MBA program by QS Global MBA Rankings 2025, the Coventry-located university is accredited with a TEF Silver ranking.
The university is also recognized for its Executive MBA program, which is ranked 10th globally and 3rd in the UK. Domestic students can enjoy the capped fee of £9,250 per year, however, international students may find it expensive with tuition fees around £27,000 per year for undergraduates, and £47,000+ for MBA programs.
Lancaster University Management School
Located in Lancaster, England, Lancaster University Management School is a highly valued university. It is ranked Gold by the TEF and was ranked 58th in the world by QS Global EMBA Rankings (2020).
The school maintains its strong reputation in 2025 for offering globally respected programs with a lower cost of living compared to London and southern England.
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Oxford Brookes University
Located in the famous city of Oxford, the university is ranked amongst the world’s top universities in 13 subjects according to QS World University Rankings (2024).
Some of the courses included in the rankings are Accounting and Finance, Business and Management Studies, Economics and Econometrics, and many more. On top of that, students from Oxford Brookes University will have library access to key facilities such as the Bodleian Library, which traditionally grants limited access to students of University of Oxford (and affiliated institutions like Oxford Brookes).
Coventry University
It turns out University of Warwick is not the only university in Coventry; it has another top-ranked university – Coventry University. The TEF Gold rated university is ranked 44th in the UK by The Times and Sunday Times University Guide (2024).
It is ranked very highly for a wide range of subjects including Engineering, Event Management, Tourism, Nursing, and Business. Coventry University provides location-based scholarships for Nepalese students as well, and the tuition fees are quite affordable – making it a perfect value for your money.