The Manchester MBA at Alliance Manchester Business School runs 15 months, full-time - the only programme on this list longer than 12 months but shorter than 18. The lowest tuition of the 5 UK schools here. GMAT required, average score ~600. Minimum 3 years of work experience expected.
Documents required
Bachelor's degree transcripts and certificates; GMAT or GRE scores (except Lancaster-style no-GMAT schools; Warwick accepts its own Warwick Test); IELTS or TOEFL scores (6.5-7.5 depending on school); minimum 2-3 years of professional work experience (top schools average 5+ years); 2 professional references or Letters of Recommendation; CV/resume highlighting work experience; personal statement or essays; application fee (GBP 75-200).
Accommodation
Living-cost figure in this row is Year-1-only, as published directly by collegedunia.com for this specific MBA programme (not a general country-wide estimate). Covers accommodation, food, transport and personal expenses combined - not broken out by category on the source.
Mess & food for Indian students
No Indian-mess-specific detail published on the source for UK MBA schools; see the Living Cost figures, which include food.
Visa process & support
Admitted students apply for a UK Student visa after receiving a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). 2026 visa fee: approx. GBP 490 (~USD 671). Immigration Healthcare Surcharge: GBP 776/year (~USD 1,063/year). International students can work 20 hours/week during term time. After graduation, the Graduate Route visa gives 2 years of unrestricted work rights (no employer sponsorship needed) if applied for by 31 December 2026 - verify current rules before relying on this.
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