Study business in Oxford 2026

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of the highest quality, which will be useful not only in work, but also in the development of your own business.
• In second place in terms of the number of MBA graduates (after the United States) - more than 10,000 each year.
• A wide choice of educational institutions (more than 100) with highly qualified teachers.
• The availability of annual programs that allow you to save not only money, but also time.
• A multicultural environment (about 30% are international students), where students can make useful acquaintances, contacts and exchange experiences.
• Being in a language environment is not only gaining academic knowledge, but also improving your English! Many educational institutions have seminars and special electives for foreign students.
• A prestigious diploma that is valued by employers around the world - the chance of getting a high-paying position increases significantly.

There are more than 100 specialist business schools in the UK, including one of the top ten business universities in the world, the London Business School. Each draws on centuries of experience to offer a modern learning experience tailored to the current business environment.

Among all British cities, Oxford is especially popular with students, which is often called the main university city:

• A huge number of educational institutions where students from all over the world gain knowledge, among colleges there are many famous,
• It is home to the oldest and most famous university in England,
• There are many different museums where everyone will find something interesting for themselves: the Museum of Modern Art, the Oxford Museum of Natural History, Pitt Rivers, etc.
• The oldest botanical garden in Great Britain of the XVII century, surrounded by an ancient stone wall,
• Picturesque Port Meadow is the largest piece of common land in Oxford: this beautiful open pasture has beautiful meadows adjacent to wildlife,
• Blackwell's Bookshop is the largest academic and specialist bookseller in the UK, home to the famous Norrington Room with over three miles of bookshelves,
• Stunningly beautiful architecture - frommajestic university buildings to atmospheric pubs of the XIII century,
• Harry Potter fans should "make a pilgrimage" to the Great Hall of Christ Church College, which was the inspiration for the creation of the Great Hall of Hogwarts in the films. The College, the Bodleian Library, the Duke Humphrey Library, and New College have been used as locations in the Harry Potter films, and there are plenty of themed walking trails or guided tours.

To get into the most prestigious international companies and provide yourself with excellent career prospects, you can get an MBA degree at one of the schools in Oxford with a business program. Local educational institutions are annually included in the rankings of MBA programs prepared by the British newspaper Financial Times.

How to study business at Oxford? It's simple – you need to choose one of six one-year or two-year programs. The format of study can be different, so you should choose based on your personal needs and goals.

• Full-time MBA. The most popular course, which is chosen by more than 80% of all applicants. Such interest is explained, among other things, by the fact that a large number of scholarships and grants are offered here.
• Part-time MBA. This course allows you to conduct your work process in parallel. Most often, it is chosen by students 24-35 years old, who already have their own business or with great career ambitions.
• Executive MBA (EMBA). The program is aimed at already established managers with work experience, usually students aged 30-42 years. Here the focus is on interaction and learning from various managers, case studies, and so on.
• Distance MBA. This is an online learning program. Like the traditional one, it includes the whole range of forms of education - theoretical and practical classes, conferences, tests, lecture lessons, etc.
• Executive Education. This course is aimed at those who do not have any free time at all: the intensive program allows you to follow changes and developments in business.
• Mini-MBA. The program is a complex for professional retraining, includes trainings and seminars of a certain direction. The course duration is 3-12 months.

The MBA program at Oxford is organized in accordance with the principles of the American system, includes both theoretical and practical classes. The theoretical part covers about 10 key disciplines, such as accounting, marketing, finance + several electives, for example, crisis management and personnel management. Practical classes stipulate debates, role-plays, and, of course, case studies – the study of real-world situations faced by business professionals. Many educational institutions send their students on internships in large companies in the UK or abroad, and complete the program with a thesis. Usually, studying an MBA program in England takes from one to two years, but each educational institution sets its own deadlines.

• D’Overbroeck’s College,
• Oxford Sixth Form College,
• EF Oxford Academy,
• St Clare`s Oxford College,
• Headington School.

Admission requirements for business programs will vary depending on the institution and the program itself. In most cases, in order to enter, the applicant must have at least two years of experience in a managerial position, as a standard, it is necessary to collect a package of certain documents:

• Bachelor's or specialist's degree with a GPA of 4.5 or more,
• TOEFL or IELTS certificate (for students who are not native English speakers),
• GMAT test results,
• Motivation letter,
• Letters of recommendation from teachers and employers, colleagues,
• CV (depending on the program),
• Essay (depending on the program).

The cost of obtaining a business education in the UK varies depending on the form of study chosen by the student and the type of program (general or specialized). Correspondence courses are the least expensive, and the highest prices await those who apply to programs for highly qualified top managers.  The more famous and respected the institution, the higher the cost of its programs.

Usually, a full-time MBA program for one year costs at least £20,000.