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Master's degree, Business and management. Universal Higher Education, London, Greater London, United Kingdom.
Master of Science - International Business and Management is a master's degree program in business and management at Universal Higher Education, a private institution in London, Greater London, United Kingdom, founded in 1991.
First-year tuition is listed at 15,700 GBP and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Nov 2026.
Applications to Universal Higher Education typically receive a decision in 2 days and 18 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 34,048 GBP for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. UKVI sets a monthly maintenance amount that differs for London and the rest of the UK, plus the tuition fee for the first year, up to a cap. You must also pay the visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge. Amounts are updated by the UK government, so read the money section of the official guidance before you apply.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 15,700 GBP |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 18,348 GBP |
| Application fee (one time) | Free |
| Estimated first-year total | 34,048 GBP |
Our directory lists 1,752 master's degree programs in business and management at 111 schools in the United Kingdom. Their median first-year tuition is 19,450 GBP, and the middle half cost between 17,500 GBP and 21,872 GBP.
At 15,700 GBP, Master of Science - International Business and Management is 19% below the median, in the most affordable quarter. The full range runs from 6,175 GBP to 56,900 GBP.
If budget matters, these master's degree programs in business and management have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in the United Kingdom.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science - Human Resource Management (Top-up) | University of Gloucestershire - Oxstalls, Gloucester | 6,175 GBP |
| Master of Science - Accounting, Finance and Regulation (Fast-Track) | Glasgow Caledonian University - Glasgow, Glasgow | 8,100 GBP |
| Master of Business Administration - Top Up (CID1121) | University of Sunderland - London, London | 8,500 GBP |
| Master of Business Administration (Top-Up) (CID1340) | University of Sunderland - Sunderland, Sunderland | 9,000 GBP |
| 1-Term International Incorporated Masters (IIM) - Continue to Master of Arts - International Development Management | University of Bradford International College, Bradford | 9,025 GBP |
| 1-Term International Incorporated Masters Business - Transfer to Master of Science - Global Hospitality Management (2-year course) | Edinburgh Napier University International College, Edinburg | 9,445 GBP |
Working back from a Nov 2026 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September or October is the main intake for most courses, with a January or February intake for some. Visa applications can be made within a set window before the course start date.
| By | Step |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| March 2026 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| May 2026 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| July 2026 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| October 2026 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
Universal Higher Education sets the exact entry requirements for Master of Science - International Business and Management. For a master's degree, applicants usually need the following.
Universities accept a range of tests and some accept alternative evidence. For the visa itself you may need an approved English test result or confirmation from the sponsor. Check what your sponsor will accept before booking a test.
Students from India need a Student visa (Student route) to study in the United Kingdom. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) decides the application.
The UK Student visa is sponsored by a licensed university or college through a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). The route is points based and document heavy: funds, English language and sponsor details must all match the rules in force on the day you apply.
Eligible graduates may apply for the Graduate route, which allows time in the UK to work or look for work. The length of stay and conditions have been under review, so use the current GOV.UK page and not older figures.
First-year tuition is listed at 15,700 GBP. Living costs are extra; Universal Higher Education estimates 18,348 GBP a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
This program lists no application fee.
The earliest intake currently open is Nov 2026. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a master's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.
You need a Student visa (Student route), decided by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Universal Higher Education, then help with the visa. The first call is free.
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