Highlights
Tuition fee
26500 GBP / year
26500 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
26500 GBP / year
26500 GBP / year
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Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
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Start date
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Campus location
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Campus location
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Kent Business School is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide to hold triple-crown accreditation (AACSB,EQUIS and AMBA), giving you a globally recognised MBA that meets the highest international standards.

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Overview

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In a world demanding ethical leadership, global awareness and bold thinking, today’s leaders need more than technical expertise - they need perspective, purpose and the ability to navigate complexity.

The Kent MBA is built for professionals ready to take that next leap - not just in title, but also in mindset.

You'll explore how leadership can be ambitious and responsible. How business decisions can deliver both profit and purpose. How innovation can create sustainable value. And how your own growth is inseparable from the impact you create.

This is not just about gaining tools - it’s about transforming how you think, lead and influence.

Through immersive projects, personal coaching and a truly global learning environment, you’ll build the confidence, skills and clarity to shape your next chapter - and make it count.

If who you become matters as much as what you learn, the Kent MBA offers a transformational learning experience designed to help you realise your potential.

Why Triple Accreditation Matters

  • Future-focused: Your teaching will meet the highest international standards – which are valued by employers worldwide.
  • Globally-connected: You’ll study alongside students and experts from all over the world – developing your own network.
  • Career-ready: You will gain real-world experience and practical skills that strengthen your career prospects and develop a stand-out CV.

Graduate with an MBA and a professionally recognised leadership qualification.

  • Professional qualification: Graduate with an internationally recognised CMI qualification, CMI L7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice alongside your degree, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
  • Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status: Achieve Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status upon graduation, allowing you to stand out in the job market with post-nominals (designatory letters) after your name.
  • CMI membership: Enjoy complimentary CMI membership to support your employability and career growth. This includes award-winning career tools, study resources and access to events and professional networks.

Study the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Kent Business School and graduate with the confidence to excel in your career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Responsible Leadership and Ethics

  • Operations and Project Management

  • Strategic and Digital Marketing

  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation

  • Business Strategy in the Global Economy

  • Sustainable Financial Management

  • Business Analytics

  • MBA Challenge

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months
  • Part-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

There is no fixed application deadline for home students, but we strongly recommend you apply no later than three months before your intended start date.

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
87
OR
4
PTE Academic
67
OTE
126
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Canterbury, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
87
OR
4
PTE Academic
67
OTE
126
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A minimum of a second class UK degree or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in a variety of subject areas and a minimum of three years' appropriate and relevant leadership work experience.

    Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis for senior managers with more than ten years’ managerial work experience who don’t have an honours degree.

    An individual online interview will form part of the selection process, if you meet our general entry criteria.

    Application Deadlines

    As places are limited, we advise applicants to submit their application early to guarantee consideration of an offer. Applications for the MBA received after 31 July will be considered on a case-by-case basis, if places are available. The course starts in mid-September.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    26500 GBP / year
    26500 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    26500 GBP / year
    26500 GBP / year

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

A scholarship is available for the September entry MBA, for further details: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADMBAKBS01

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Master of Business Administration.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 GBP
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
Sainsbury Engineering Management Fellows Scholarships
Merit-based

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EIBF
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2026
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 GBP
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Sainsbury Science Management Fellows Scholarships
Merit-based

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EIBF
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship

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Rapid Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Aug 2026
ICM Innovation & Entrepreneurship Scholarships

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Institute of Customer Management
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Aug 2026
ICM Commonwealth Scholarships

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Institute of Customer Management
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Aug 2026
Global Access Scholarships

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Institute of Customer Management
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Fully Funded MBA Award
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

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DFID/UK Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Government of the United Kingdom
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies

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CIAPS 
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
1st Formations Business Scholarship

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1st Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest

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Simmons and Fletcher
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based

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Wells Mountain Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The MyUS Community Scholarship

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available

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