Fees and funding
Invest in yourself
Choosing to pursue an MBA is one of the most important decisions you will make and is a substantial investment in yourself.
Many of our students fund their studies through multiple funding sources. We offer a wide range of awards, including a number of full scholarships to the most talented applicants. We’ve also provided information about the different financing options available to you.
Full-Time MBA 2026 fees*
Tuition Fee
Deposit
*Tuition fees for 2027 entry will be confirmed shortly.
Paying your fees
Full information on how to pay your fees will be communicated after you have accepted your offer. To secure your place, a deposit of 10% of the tuition fee is required. This is part of the full tuition fee and not an additional cost.
Tuition fees cover the length of the programme, flights and accommodation for your Global Experience Week, and core reading and study materials.
Fees do not cover accommodation and expenses, costs incurred as part of optional internships or exchanges, supplementary texts and study materials, Careers Club membership (£10 per club for the year).
Making your payment
You can pay your MBA tuition fees in one instalment per academic year, or in two instalments per academic year as set out in a Regulated Credit Agreement - this option is available if you are self-funding. Further information on paying in instalments can be found in our postgraduate payment terms.
Receiving your invoice
You will receive an email invoice from the Tuition Fees team within five days of accepting your offer and will need to pay the deposit within 30 days of receiving this invoice. Failure to pay this in time may result in your offer being withdrawn.
The fees for both UK and international students are the same.
1 Deposit: The non-refundable confirmation deposit counts towards the cost of the programme.
Full-Time MBA scholarships
Imperial Business School is pleased to offer significant scholarship funding to our most talented applicants. We’re also proud to offer a wide range of awards that support diversity. Self-funded candidates are automatically considered for all scholarship schemes as long as they meet the eligibility criteria, entry requirements, and application deadlines.
We operate a staged admissions process with multiple deadlines throughout the year. Scholarship funding is allocated to strong candidates in every round. Some of our scholarship awards require video submissions, the details of which will be sent to you via email once you have received a formal offer for the programme. For further details on each the awards and corresponding timeframes please select from the following list:
Amount
Full tuition fee
Summary
Funded by the Advisory Board, this scholarship supports outstanding candidates on the Full-Time MBA, providing exceptional individuals the resources and opportunities to take the next step in their leadership journey at Imperial Business School and beyond.
Eligibility
Applicants must be self-funded, show exceptional academic merit and a track record of professional achievement, and demonstrate genuine financial need that would otherwise prevent enrolment. A strong, well-balanced GMAT/GRE score and professional references are required.
How to apply
Applicants who receive an offer of admission will be invited to submit a video assessment as part of the scholarship selection process.
Amount
Up to 50% of the tuition fee
Summary
The Dean's Impact Scholarship recognises candidates who have excelled academically and made a significant, demonstrable impact in one or more key areas:
- Entrepreneurship
- Technology and innovation
- Sustainability
- Social impact
- Leadership
It empowers those shaping the future of business and society to continue their work on a global scale.
Eligibility
We are looking for candidates with outstanding leadership potential and a clear ambition to create positive impact in business, society or their sector - whether through impact already achieved (e.g. entrepreneurship, technology, sustainability, social contribution, or leadership) or through clear potential and ambition for those earlier in their career. Successful applicants will have a strong all-round application and excellent communication skills.
How to apply
After submitting your programme application, you will be invited to submit a video assessment for scholarship consideration.
Amount
Up to 50% of the tuition fee
Summary
Imperial Business School is proud to partner with the Forté Foundation, a non-profit advancing women's leadership in business through education.
Forté Fellows receive financial support plus exclusive benefits, including attendance to Forté’s annual conference, premium lifetime membership, and dedicated networking opportunities.
To further support our fellows, we also provide a travel stipend for attending Forte’s annual MBA Leadership Conference, which will be held in Phoenix, USA in June 2027.
Eligibility
Female applicants who demonstrate a track record of leadership and commitment to Forté's mission of advancing women in business.
A strong, well-balanced GMAT/Executive Assessment/GRE score and professional references are required.
How to apply
Eligible applicants who receive an offer of admissions to the Full-Time MBA will be automatically considered. Early applications are encouraged to enable attendance at the Forté MBA Leadership Conference in June 2027.
Amount
£20,000
Summary
FUNED is a non-profit organisation offering loans and scholarships to Mexican students pursuing graduate study. Imperial Business School has partnered with FUNED to award scholarships to Mexican nationals, funded by FUNED.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Mexican nationals and hold an offer of admission to the Full-Time MBA.
How to apply
Eligible applicants who hold an offer of admission to the Full-Time MBA, can apply to FUNED for funding. Funding is approved and confirmed directly by FUNED.
See the FUNED website for more details.
Amount
Up to 30% of the tuition fee
Summary
The Global Leaders Scholarship supports high-achieving students from under-represented global regions, including Africa, Middle East and Latin America (LATAM) who demonstrate strong leadership potential, helping to increase global representation and diversity within the cohort.
Eligibility
High-achieving candidates from under-represented global regions, including Africa, Middle East and Latin America (LATAM), who hold an offer for the Full-Time MBA and demonstrate outstanding leadership potential.
How to apply
Eligible applicants who receive an offer of admissions to the Full-Time MBA will be automatically considered.
Amount
20% of the tuition fee
Summary
We are proud to welcome applications from Imperial College London alumni and offer exclusive tuition-fee bursaries to support their continued academic and professional growth. Successful candidates are eligible for a scholarship worth 20% of Full-Time MBA tuition fees, reinforcing our commitment to nurturing lifelong connections within the Imperial community and empowering our graduates to achieve their full potential in the business world.
Eligibility
All alumni from Imperial College London are eligible for this scholarship.
How to apply
This award will be automatically applied to applicants who receive an offer of admission to the Full-Time MBA.
Amount
Up to 30% of the tuition fee
Summary
The Imperial Excellence Scholarship recognises the most outstanding candidates joining the Full-Time MBA, as demonstrated through their application and interview. This merit-based award celebrates exceptional academic and professional achievement, clear leadership potential, and the qualities, commitment and ambition to contribute meaningfully to the Business School community.
Eligibility
Applicants will demonstrate exceptional academic credentials alongside a strong record of professional achievement and leadership potential. A strong, well-balanced GMAT/EA/GRE score and professional references will strengthen the application.
How to apply
Eligible applicants who receive an offer of admissions will be automatically considered.
Amount
Up to £20,000
Summary
The Imperial Founders Scholarship recognises outstanding entrepreneurs who have demonstrated the initiative, resilience, and ambition required to build and grow new ventures. Reflecting Imperial's entrepreneurial spirit, the scholarship supports founders who have turned ideas into action and who will contribute valuable insights and experiences to the MBA cohort.
Eligibility
Open to applicants who have founded, co-founded, or led the development of a new venture, business, or entrepreneurial initiative.
How to apply
Eligible applicants who receive an offer of admissions to the Full-Time MBA will be automatically considered.
Amount
Up to 30% of the tuition fee
Summary
The Imperial Horizons Scholarship recognises applicants who have driven positive change through innovation, or entrepreneurial thinking. Inspired by Imperial's culture of innovation, the scholarship supports individuals whose achievements and experiences will make a distinctive contribution to the Full-Time MBA cohort.
Eligibility
Open to applicants who bring distinctive perspectives and experiences, alongside a demonstrated ability to create meaningful impact.
Applications will be assessed holistically, considering the strength of the candidate's application, professional achievements, interview performance, and potential contribution to the MBA community.
How to apply
Eligible applicants who receive an offer of admissions to the Full-Time MBA will be automatically considered.
Amount
Up to 30% of the tuition fee
Summary
The Military & Public Service Scholarship supports the transition of exceptional leaders from armed forces or public sector careers; offered across our MBA programmes, it provides the resources to take the next step in your leadership journey at Imperial Business School and in your chosen industry.
Eligibility
Applicants must evidence how their military or public service career has shaped their perspective and how they will apply these insights in their MBA, with clear examples of growth and future potential. Application, interview, and experience are all considered.
How to apply
Eligible applicants who receive an offer of admissions to the Full-Time MBA will be automatically considered.
Amount
Up to 50% of the tuition fee
Summary
Imperial Business School partners with Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA), a non-profit empowering the LGBTQ+ MBA community and developing the next generation of 'out' leaders, alongside 50+ business schools and 90+ corporate partners committed to advancing equality in business education, the workplace and society.
Fellows receive financial support, a leadership retreat (with travel stipend to North America in Summer 2027), free ROMBA event registration, and networking opportunities. Recipients also lead within the LGBTQ+ Careers Club and represent the School as Student Ambassadors.
Eligibility
Applicants will demonstrate a track record of leadership in the LGBTQ+ community and commitment to ROMBA's mission of advancing equality in business, the workplace, and society. Professional references are required.
How to apply
After submitting your programme application, you will be invited to submit a video assessment for scholarship consideration.
Amount
£50,000
Summary
Engineers and Scientists in Business Fellowship (ESBF) awards MBA scholarships of £50,000 to promising engineers looking to advance their business skills. The fellowship aims to develop engineers into leaders who drive innovation and growth, boosting UK business performance. Since 1987, more than 400 engineers have been given the opportunity to study for an MBA at the world’s leading business schools. ESBF works in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering to deliver this scholarship.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Hold a first degree (preferably first/upper-second) in engineering or allied technology
- Have a GMAT score of at least 650
- Show strong commitment to UK industry and their engineering/science community
- Be a UK national living in the UK
- Have four to ten years' professional experience post-degree
- A Chartered Engineer/Scientist qualification (or progress towards one) is viewed favourably but not required
How to apply
Apply via the Royal Academy of Engineering, which administers the scholarship on ESBF's behalf. Full details are on their website.
You need not have secured a business school place before applying. Successful applicants without an offer will receive an 'offer in principle' which is valid for 12 months.
Amount
£50,000
Summary
Engineers and Scientists in Business Fellowship (ESBF) awards MBA scholarships of £50,000 to promising scientists looking to advance their business skills. Building on almost 40 years' experience with engineers, this scholarship for scientists aims to support UK economic prosperity and its leading reputation in scientific research. ESBF partners with the National Physical Laboratory to provide this scholarship.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a UK national intending to reside in the UK after graduation
- Hold a first degree (preferably first/upper-second BSc/MSc, or PhD) in science or allied technology
- Have four to ten years' experience post first degree
How to apply
Apply via the National Physical Laboratory, which administers the scholarship on ESBF's behalf. Full details including application windows are on the National Physical Laboratory's website. You need not have secured a business school place before applying - successful applicants without one receive an 'offer in principle', valid for 12 months.
Amount
£20,000
Summary
The Sir Andrew Witty Scholarship for Leaders in Healthcare at Imperial Business School is designed to support the next generation of visionary leaders in the healthcare sector. This scholarship is available to outstanding candidates applying to our Full-Time MBA who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential, a strong commitment to improving global healthcare, and a track record of academic excellence.
Named in honour of Sir Andrew Witty, a distinguished leader in global health and business and past Chair of the Business School Advisory Board, this scholarship aims to empower individuals who aspire to make a significant impact in the healthcare industry.
Eligibility
Applicants will demonstrate a track record of leadership in healthcare through work experience, and a commitment to advancing global healthcare through innovative, and ethical solutions.
The strength of the application, interview performance, and professional experience within healthcare will also be considered.
How to apply
Eligible applicants who receive an offer of admissions to the Full-Time MBA will be automatically considered.
Our institution is also proud to award discretionary scholarships. These are in recognition of exceptional candidates and/or those who will provide distinctive perspectives to our community.
All candidates are considered for discretionary scholarships, and you will be approached by our Recruitment & Admissions team after receiving an offer if we believe you are a suitable recipient.
Empowering Futures: MBA Scholarships at Imperial
Financing your MBA
Many of our students fund their studies through multiple funding sources, combining personal resources with education loans and scholarships. We have listed some of the options for you below.
Please note that we do not act as a credit broker to any of the loan providers listed below and are not responsible for providing the loan or assessing your eligibility. Further details of eligibility requirements, interest rates, and other key terms of the loan are available by visiting their respective websites.
Funding options
If you are a UK or EU student who meets certain criteria, you can apply for the Postgraduate Master's Loan from the UK government. See the gov.uk website for more information.
The US Federal Loans Scheme allows various different types of loans to assist students with the cost of their studies.
Lendwise is a specialist loan provider dedicated to education finance for ambitious students looking to fund their postgraduate studies at top universities. All nationalities are eligible to apply, and applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Individual banks, building societies and other lenders offer study loans.
Prodigy Finance is a loan provider for international postgraduate students at the world’s top business schools. The Prodigy Finance loan is available to full time students. You will be eligible to apply for the Prodigy Finance loan once you have a firm offer from us.
Some of our students are either wholly or partly sponsored by their employers. To gain the support of your employer to sponsor your MBA studies, it’s important to build a strong business case that demonstrates how the programme can help you and your organisation.
You need to persuade your employer that funding your education would be a good business investment.
Top tips:
- Clarify your career goals Identify your company policy
- Speak to colleagues who have been sponsored
- Decide on the kind of sponsorship you want from your employer
- Invite your employer to find out more about the programme
There are several externally funded scholarship options available to Full-Time MBA students including The Chevening scholarship. You can find details of further non-Imperial scholarships here.
You should consider what personal resources are available to you and evaluate your income, assets and your lifestyle expenses. Personal resources reduce your dependency on loans and other financing options.
For UK residents, for further information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit gov.uk or contact 0800 100 900.
“Part of my MBA was generously funded by the Forté Foundation. I knew for some time I wanted to get an MBA, so I was researching and applying to schools quite early in the autumn before the programme. By doing so, there were many scholarship deadlines that I could meet, and I would encourage anyone applying to programmes to keep that in mind.”
Our scholarship blogs
Championing women in leadership with the Inspiring Women – Executive MBA Scholarship
Executive MBA student Pragya Joshi shares why she chose Imperial Business School, what receiving the Inspiring Women – Executive MBA Scholarship means to her, and how she hopes to champion greater female representation in senior leadership.
Empowering Futures Scholarship
Bruna Travassos, MSc Finance student and Empowering Futures Scholarship recipient, shares her experience successfully securing the scholarship.
What the Forté Fellowship means to me
Hear from our exceptionally talented Full-Time MBA Forté Fellows on what receiving this scholarship means to them.
Next steps
If you are offered an Imperial Business School scholarship and are subsequently offered a larger award by us, the larger one would supersede the first award and would not be in addition to it. Scholarships awarded by Imperial Business School are in the form of a reduction of the tuition fee. Therefore, if you receive another scholarship that pays the full tuition fee directly to Imperial, you cannot also receive a scholarship from the Business School.
Nothing on this website is or shall be deemed to constitute, financial advice or a recommendation or endorsement in respect of any financial product. You should always check the suitability of the product that is of interest to you. If you are in any doubt as to its suitability, we suggest that you seek independent professional advice. Apart from certain circumstances, deposits are not refundable if you fail to take up your place in the programme. You can find out if you qualify for a refund and the process for requesting a refund on Imperial’s postgraduate deposit information page.