The Top Five Business Schools in London for 2023 Entry

If you are an international student interested in becoming a leader in business, or in the planning, running and operations of an organisation, then studying for an undergraduate or postgraduate business degree in London can set you on the right path towards success.

London is home to 70 FTSE 100-listed companies and some 400 Fortune 500 companies, making it the perfect location for international business students. All London business school campuses are a stone’s throw from key London business hubs and, being so close to the heart of London’s financial might; this means that many schools host regular public lectures with leaders of industry from around the world. The prospect of studying in London doesn’t need to be daunting either, with friendly and supportive communities of staff ensuring you are supported throughout your journey.

Learn more about the top five business schools in London (Financial Times European Business School Rankings) below and arrange a free consultation with SI-UK London to learn more about how we can help you submit a successful application to study in the UK.

London’s Best Business Schools 2023

1. London Business School

The London Business School is consistently ranked as one of the best business schools in the world by the Financial Times and welcomes over 2,000 students every year from more than 100 countries. Varied programmes in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, organisational behaviour, and strategy and entrepreneurship are available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The LSBS full-time Master in Finance has been ranked the world’s number one post-experience programme by the FT in seven of the last eight years.

2. ESCP Business School

Established in 1819, ESCP Business School has six urban campuses in London, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Turin, and Warsaw and is a former winner of the Best UK Business School Award by Times Higher Education. It endeavours to inspire students and help them take their first step towards an ambitious and exciting international career in today’s diverse, multicultural business world.

The School is among the 1% of business schools worldwide to be triple-accredited and also has 130 academic alliances in Europe and 47 in the world.

3. Imperial College Business School

Imperial College Business School is part of Imperial College London, and the strength and reputation of its teaching faculty is reflected by its strong performance in European and global league tables – 2nd in the world in the QS Online MBA 2020 rankings and 9th in the world in the Financial Times MSc Finance 2020 (pre-experience).

Imperial’s student and staff community are highly international, with over 90% of its faculty from outside the UK, and an alumni network that spans 125 countries.

4. Bayes Business School

Bayes Business School at City, University of London has triple-crown accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB, as well as strong connections with City firms and international business. Bayes Business School is one of the top business schools in the world and offers courses in finance, investment, management, entrepreneurship, insurance, risk management, and more.

The Bayes Business School one-year MBA in London was named the top value-for-money MBA in London by the Financial Times Global MBA ranking.

5. Hult Business School

The Hult Business School’s vision of practical and global business education has attracted many students worldwide. Today, Hult has become one of the world’s largest graduate business schools.

Hult offers students a unique opportunity to see the world while they study. During your programme, you can start anywhere and go anywhere. In the Global Campus Rotation, you can pick your home campus and then spend up to three months studying at two others.

Study Business in London

If you want to learn more about the above schools or are interested in any aspect of studying in the UK, arrange a free consultation with SI-UK London today. Our international education advisors can help guide you through your UCAS application, ensuring it is submitted without error.