University of Edinburgh Business School

School

The University of Edinburgh Business School is the business school of the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. The university has offered business education since 1918, and the MBA degree since 1980. The business school is tied to the University of Edinburgh, which received its royal charter in 1582.

Location

The University of Edinburgh Business School is located in Edinburgh, renowned as one of the best places to live and work in the United Kingdom. The city is filled with astonishing Georgian and Vitctorian architecture coupled with plenty of natural scenery. 

Edinburgh is a city of innovators and culture, home to some of history’s most entrepreneurial thinkers and students can enjoy the numerous festivals and events taking place in Edinburgh all year round. 

Accreditations

The University of Edinburgh Business School holds the “triple crown” status of accreditation: to be accredited by AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS, the three most prestigious international accreditations for business schools. 

To hold accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association of MBAs (AMBA), is an outstanding achievement for any higher education institution. 

Programs

The Business School offers 14 Masters programs that provide students with in-demand skills to succeed in today’s challenging business world. Students benefit from quality career guidance from the Business School’s Student Development Team and the University’s award-winning Careers Service. 

The program curriculums emphasize real-world experience, providing opportunities for students to establish connections with businesses via projects to conduct research for corporate partners. 

Scholarships

The University of Edinburgh Business School offers a variety of school scholarships as well as external scholarships. The School scholarships are program-specific and cover the full tuition fee for an outstanding student. 

The external scholarships are provided by the University of Edinburgh or an external organization found on the website. 

Fun fact

Earlier in 2022, a team from the University of Edinburgh Business School consisting of Joseph Miles and his fellow Climate Change Finance & Investment students Matthew Cheveley, Daniel Feeney, and Andrew Wright, won the Columbia Case Competition: Global Decarbonization Challenge. 

The event is the largest student-run energy event in New York City and is a place where hundreds of energy professionals, students, faculty, and leaders come together to share knowledge and possible solutions.