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Fees financing and scholarships

Tuition fees for the Executive MBA commencing September 2025

London stream: £129,950

Dubai stream: US$ 155,500*

*All fees quoted exclude the mandatory 5% tax (VAT) that is applicable in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the consumption or use of goods and services within the UAE

Getting your company’s support

Many of our students are sponsored in full or in part by their employers. We recommend you put together a compelling business case which emphasises the benefits to your organisation

Make an assessment
Am I eligible for the programme?

Who will be making the sponsoring decision?

What level of support already exists?

How does the programme fit the needs of the business?

How does the programme fit with my career development?

What will I bring back to my organisation?

What commitment am I asking for from my employer?

What commitment am I prepared to make to my employer?
Put forward a comprehensive case
Demonstrate the knowledge value – how the benefits will affect your company, your team and you.

Draft a comprehensive statement of commitment required by your employer.

Make your employer aware of your ongoing engagement to your company.

For tailored support in building your sponsorship business case, please email us at sponsor@london.edu
Fee payment structure (London and Dubai)
Company-sponsored/applying for a loan: two instalments.

Self-funded: you may be eligible for payment in five equal instalments.

September 2025 intake sample payment

Company sponsored

Instalment 1: 1 August 2025

Instalment 2: 1 August 2026

Self sponsored

Instalment 1: 1 August 2025

Instalment 2: 1 December 2025

Instalment 3: 1 April 2026

Instalment 4: 1 August 2026

Instalment 5: 1 March 2027
Commitment fee
A commitment fee is payable on acceptance of your place on the programme.

London stream commitment fee: £5,000

Dubai stream commitment fee: $6,430 (including VAT)

In addition to the School fees, there is a Student Association Fee of £190 that covers the Student Association (SA) subscription, enabling students to participate in our vibrant community.

*All fees quoted exclude the mandatory 5% tax (VAT) that is applicable in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the consumption or use of goods and services within the UAE

Fees, financing and scholarships FAQs

Do I need to be sponsored by my employer to do the Executive MBA?
What are the tuition fees for the programme?
Executive MBA tuition fees for the programmes commencing September 2025 will differ depending on the choice of primary study location. The programme fee for the Executive MBA (London) class is £129,950. The programme fee for the Executive MBA (Dubai) class is US$ 155,500*.
*All fees quoted exclude the mandatory 5% tax (VAT) that is applicable in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the consumption or use of goods and services with the UAE.
What do the fees include?
Does LBS offer a loan for the EMBA programme?
Does LBS offer any scholarships for the EMBA programme?
Each year we offer a number of scholarship for self-sponsored applicants. The scholarships cover varying proportions of the total tuition fees and include:

The 30% Club Scholarship

Diversity in Leadership Scholarship

Laidlaw Women's Leadership Fund

Candidates must apply for the programme first and, if offered a place, apply for the scholarships.