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57 Best Business & Management Universities in the United Kingdom

Of the 57 Business & Management universities in the United Kingdom, Imperial College London ranks highest at #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University College London (QS World #9) and University of Manchester (QS World #35) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 299 courses to choose from.

57 universities · ranked best first

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26Ranked
UD University of Durham logo
#59 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#59 in United Kingdom · by research impact
7,060,041 citations · h-index 736
27Ranked
KU Keele University logo
#63 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#63 in United Kingdom · by research impact
2,436,676 citations · h-index 465
32Ranked
UB University of Brighton logo
#80 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#80 in United Kingdom · by research impact
775,411 citations · h-index 283
37Ranked
LM London Metropolitan University logo
#98 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#98 in United Kingdom · by research impact
330,592 citations · h-index 205
38Ranked
SR Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) logo
#101 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#101 in United Kingdom · by research impact
295,263 citations · h-index 206
39Ranked
UG University of Gloucestershire logo
#106 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#106 in United Kingdom · by research impact
192,851 citations · h-index 171
41Ranked
UC University of Cumbria logo
#112 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

University of Cumbria

Public University · 3 courses in Business & Management

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#112 in United Kingdom · by research impact
110,805 citations · h-index 142
42Ranked
YS York St. John University logo
#114 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#114 in United Kingdom · by research impact
86,849 citations · h-index 123
44Ranked
BS Bath Spa University logo
#119 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#119 in United Kingdom · by research impact
68,428 citations · h-index 91
47Ranked
LT Leeds Trinity University logo
#127 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#127 in United Kingdom · by research impact
37,359 citations · h-index 90
48Ranked
LS London School of Business & Finance logo
#128 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#128 in United Kingdom · by research impact
33,466 citations · h-index 92

How these universities are ranked

23 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #2 (Imperial College London) to #662 (University of Portsmouth); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University College London is cited most (67,811,539 citations). 6 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

57 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, England (3) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Manchester, founded in 1824. University College London is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 201 bachelor's, 62 master's, 9 foundation and 6 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 97% are full-time and 9 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (92% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (81% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 26 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. University of Manchester is the least expensive at USD 34,000 a year and Imperial College London the most at USD 47,000; the middle of the range is about USD 42,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Business & Management in the United Kingdom?

Imperial College London (QS World #2), University College London (QS World #9) and University of Manchester (QS World #35) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Business & Management in the United Kingdom?

Of those with published fees, University of Manchester is the least expensive at about USD 34,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Business & Management in the United Kingdom?

57 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Business & Management course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Business & Management courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 92% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Business & Management online with a university in the United Kingdom?

9 of these courses are listed as online.

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