MBA at Melbourne Business School with London Business School

Overview Comparison
Melbourne Business SchoolLondon Business School
Collegedunia Score-4.2 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 87 Financial Times 2021
# 80 Financial Times 2020
# 61 Financial Times 2019
# 600 US News 2023
# 600 US News 2022
# 909 Center for World University Rankings 2022
ProgramsPG Programs -6
PG Programs -7
Doctorate Programs -7
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees  87000
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 23890 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees  126119
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 64847 Per Year
CollegeDunia Reviews-6.9/10 Read 2 reviews

Top Courses Comparison

Top Courses Comparison

application#137 Applicants
# 50 Admissions
# 37 % Acceptance Rate
#2489 Applicants
# 497 Admissions
# 19 % Acceptance Rate
exam scoresGMAT - 690/800GRE updated - 310/340IELTS - 7/9PTE - 64/90TOEFL - 102/120GMAT - 700/800GRE updated - 320/340IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 59/90TOEFL - 92/120
cost to studyTotal Cost (Tuition + Living) -34010Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -126119
Return on Investment/Average Package#Average Salary123000#Average Salary
documents required#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose
application datesSep 30, 2023 (Early Application Deadline For 2024 Intake)
Oct 31, 2023 (Round 1 Application Deadline For 2024 Intake)
Jan 30, 2024 (Round 2 Application Deadline For 2024 Intake)
Mar 31, 2024 (Round 3 Application Deadline For 2024 Intake)
May 31, 2024 (Round 4 Final Application Deadline For 2024 Intake)
Jun 30, 2024 (Round 5 Application Deadline For 2024 Intake)
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Comparison Notes

A comparison between the two would include looking at:

  • Melbourne Business School is a private college whereas LBS is a public college.
  • MBS’ main campus is Carlton, Melbourne. It also operates in Sydney and Malaysia.
  • LBS’ main campus is in Sussex Place, London and it has another campus in Dubai.
  • Melbourne Business School provides on-campus accommodation while LBS does not.
  • 92% of MBA graduates from LBS received employment offers within three months of graduation whereas only 79% from Melbourne Business School did.
  • Melbourne Business School graduates only received a salary increase of 74% while those from LBS got 105%.
  • The percentage of female students in both colleges is comparable, with LBS having 38% and Melbourne Business School 33%
  • Nearly 46% of students in Melbourne Business School are from Asian countries while only 28% of students in LBS are Asian citizens.
  • Both colleges offer a number of scholarships, though LBS offers more full-tuition ones.

London Business School is a lot more famous than Melbourne Business School and has overall more value, hence it is recommended that you choose LBS.