Alliance Manchester Business School (Alliance MBS) is the UK’s Largest campus-based Business and Management School. Ranked in the Top 50 B-schools globally by Financial Times (2021), Forbes, and Bloomberg's Best Business School, Alliance MBS offers 50+ courses at UG and PG level.
Alliance MBS has a worldwide presence, international diversity, versatile completion time period, and highly professional programs. In addition to the main campus in Manchester, it has international centers in Dubai, Hong Kong, So Paolo, Shanghai, and Singapore. Annually, around 7,000 students from 85 countries enroll for Alliance Manchester Business School programs at the main campus and these centers.
International student admissions at Alliance MBS are holistic. Along with outstanding academic scores, applicants need an IELTS score of 6.5, personal statements, and recommendation letters. Furthermore, international students have to annually incur the cost of around 25 to 50 lakhs as the tuition fees and living expenses.
The Alliance Manchester Business School’s alumni group comprises 60,000 graduates in 176 countries across the globe. In addition to assisting and guiding current students, the alumni network helps UG as well as PG students with work placements at companies like Airbus, Deloitte, Bank of England, IBM, Warner Bros., Boeing, etc. The Alliance MBS graduates earn an average salary of 100,000 GBP. Check: Alliance Manchester Business School placements.
Alliance Manchester Business School Rankings
Alliance MBS is triple-accredited by AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS, and is ranked among the top business schools in the world.
- 1st in the UK and 5th globally for CSR, 10th in Europe, and 5th globally by 2021 Global MBA ranking.
- 1st in the UK, and 5th in the world for operation, project, and supply chain management by 2021 QS World Ranking Universities.
- 3rd in the UK and 21st in the world by 2020 Customised Executive Education Ranking.
- 7th in UK and 18th in Europe by 2019-20 Bloomerangs Best Business School Ranking.
Highlights
| Establishment Year | 1965 |
| Academic Calendar | Semester-based |
| Intake Month | September |
| International Fee | 17000-21000 GBP |
| Payment method | Mastercard/ VISA/ Maestro/ Electronic transfer |
| Work Experience | Recommended for graduate programs |
| International Students | 25.2% |
| Total Courses | 100+ |
| Top Courses | Business, MBA, Marketing |
| Financial Aid | Scholarship, loans, and grants |
| Official Website | www.mbs.ac.uk |
Covid 19 Measures
MBS is accepting applications for 2021 enrollment despite Covid 19 outbreak.
- Before traveling to the UK, students are required to book a travel test package of 210 GBP, and is mandatory to test before two days to and after eight days of self-isolation.
- Students are required to bring necessary documents like- journey and contact information, passenger locator, form, travel test patch booking reference number.
- Students are free from submitting individual mitigating circumstances.
- Official awarding bodies' rankings will have the same value as certificates earned in previous years, and will be approved for 2021 admission.
Alliance Manchester Business School Campus
The business school huge campus offers all sorts of aids to the faculty and students-
- Study zones for students to read and learn peacefully.
- Event, meeting and break-out spaces to relax and enjoy.
- Academic division offices, data visual observatory, behavioral research center.
- The Eddie Davies Library with the view of the busy Oxford Road Corridor, through a floor-to-ceiling glass wall.
- The Mill Restaurant, Cafe 65, and the Hive cafe are the prime eateries in the business school.
- Visitors, students, and staff can wait or take long breaks in the three main outdoor courtyards.
Check: Alliance MBS Campus through pictures
Alliance Manchester Business School Accommodations
- Fees are subject to Internet Connectivity, personal good insurance, and viable benefits.
- Keeping in view safety first, security cameras are installed all over the campus with guards patrolling around 24*7.
- Private room facilities are available on a rental basis near the campus.
- Along with residential space, students have their own social areas, libraries, music rooms, and sports zones.
- Apart from this, the dietary needs of the students are well checked and preferred food is served including halal meat, vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian.
| Accommodation Type | Cost per week(GBP) |
|---|---|
| Shared Facilities | 98-111 |
| En-suite Facilities | 140-150 |
| Catered Halls | 135-152 |
Alliance Manchester Business School Admissions 2021
International students seeing entry at Alliance MBS should follow the following steps:
- Admission Portal: UCAS for UG programs and Online portal for PG applicants.
- Fee: Non-refundable application fee of 60 GBP ( for certain programs application fee is not required)
- Online video assessment and personal interview round after application submission(for MBA)
- Session begins: September 2021
- Mandatory Documents:
- Academic Transcript and Degree Certificate
- CV
- Admission Essay( for MBA)
- Statement of purpose
- Academic references
- 3-year work experience (only for MBA )
- Final Year Modules (only applicants for Finance related programs)
- University Grading Scale
- Proof of English language ability (IELTS, TOEFL, CPE, CAE, PTE)
- Copy of passport
Application Deadlines
Supporting documents are needed to be submitted before applying in order to avoid cancellation or hold off process.
| Phases | Apply By | Result By |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 2021 | 15 February 2021 |
| 2 | 31 March 2021 | 7 May 2021 |
| 3 | 1 May 2021 | 4 June 2021 |
| 4 | 30 June 2021 | 30 July 2021 |
| 5 | 21 August 2021 | 31 August 2021 |
Academic and English Language Test Requirements:
| English Proficiency Test | UG Courses | PG Courses | MBA | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | 7 | 6.5 | 7 |
| PTE academics | 59-65 | 66-73 | 59-65 | 66-73 |
| TOEFL | 100 (iBT) | 100 (iBT) | 90 (iBT) | 100 (iBT) 623 (PBT) |
Alliance Manchester Business Cost of Attendance
Tuition Fees
| Course | Annual Cost (in GBP) |
|---|---|
| UG degrees | 19,500 |
| Science and Engineering UG degrees | 24,000 |
| Clinical years within Medicine and Dentistry degrees | 46,000 |
| Alliance Manchester Business School Masters | 19,500 |
Living Expenses 2021
| Category | Yearly Expenses (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Meal | 1525-2,025 |
| Clothes | 400-520 |
| Travel | 460-535 |
| Miscellaneous | 2,000-2,600 |
Alliance Manchester Business School Scholarships
Self-financing students can only avail of the scholarship offer. The early applicants have higher chances to get as it is granted on a rolling basis.
Alliance MBA Scholarship Application Process
- Submit the application form.
- A minimum GMAT of 600 or equivalent GRE or MAT.
- Written Scholarship Statement
- Candidates are selected based on merits.
Apart from this the school offers female scholarships and holds around 35% of female candidates.
Alliance MBS Scholarships for Indian Students
Indian-domiciled candidates are provided with more than 100,000 GBP in grants for a one-year master's degree program at the University beginning in September 2021.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants who are offer holders on 30 April 2021 can only avail the scholarship.
- Scholarships are only open to students who get admission to post-graduate programs.
- It is compulsory for the scholarship holders to take part in the student ambassador and mentoring scheme.
- FSE application form is required to be submitted by 30th April 2021 for courses in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Important Dates
- 17th May 2021- scholarship allocation
- 31st May 2021- To confirm scholarship candidates need to accept their offer.
Check: Alliance MBS International Scholarship
Alliance MBS Sports Scholarship
Award of 1500 GBP for training and competition and in addition to that, Armitage Sports Centre and Sugden gym membership for one year is given. Recipients can also avail of benefits such as membership for Athletic Union Club, sports kit, and admittance to workshops, physiotherapy sessions, and counseling Supports.
Criteria to avail Sports Scholarship
- Must be a student of Manchester University.
- A minimum of Junior National Level sports competitors.
- National/ International players and in a contractual term with professional teams.
- Sports Ambassador
- Capable of showing dedication that must be specified in the application.
- Capable of showing SMart goals that must be specified in the application.
2021 India GREAT Scholarship
Eligible students of post-graduation courses from the School of Social Sciences including Law can avail scholarships of 14,625 GBP and 10000 GBP from the courses of Global Development Institute, Geography, Planning, and Environmental Management, Manchester Institute of Education and Natural Sciences. Check: GREAT Scholarship
Alliance Manchester Business School Alumni
Alumni are entitled to opportunities including e-newsletters, library membership, and reunion meetups. The Alumni Relations Office of Alliance Manchester Business School arranges A variety of special discounts on job management platforms, with the needs of alumni in view.
Prominent Alumni who studied at MBS include-
- Parineeti Chopra, Indian actress
- Benedict, British Actor
- Meera Syal, British Comedian
- Vish Dhamija, Indian author
- Andy Duncan, chief executive of Channel 4 television
- Keith Edelman, managing director of Arsenal Football Club
Alliance Manchester Business School Placements
Ranked among the top 50 universities for bachelor’s and master’s degrees the university offers a wide range of skill development opportunities like psychometric tests, mock assessment, career fairs, CV clinics, seminars on skill development, e-bulletin advertising placement thereby enhancing the potentials of students professionally.
MBS Alumni highest salary by Jobs 2021
| Programs | Salary Package (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Executive Management and Change | 89,000 |
| Energy, Chemicals, and Environment | 77,000 |
| Compliance, AML, KYC, and Monitoring | 71,000 |
| Legal Jobs | 68,000 |
| Insurance Jobs | 63,000 |
| Financial Control and Strategy | 60,000 |
| Media, Communication & Advertising | 27,000 |
With 14 undergraduate programs, 16 postgraduate programs, and a full-time flexible MBA program of 18, 15, or 12 months, MBS is one of the top schools for business and management studies in the world. The MBA program has triple accreditation by AACSB International, AMBA, and EQUIS.
Nearly 600 students from India enrolled in the courses of MBS every year. The average score required for study abroad students is 60%. A total of 3,00,000 GBP scholarship is offered to international students for the academic session in September 2021. For more information, you can visit the official website.
FAQs
Ques. Do I need to pay an application fee for all courses?
Ans. The application fee of 60 GBP is required to be paid. However, certain master's degree courses are free from application fee-MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc International Business and Management, MSc Marketing.
Ques. Can I take admission in January?
Ans. We all begin in September every year and currently do not have a January admission for a bachelor’s degree.
Ques. What is the last date to submit the IELTS test result?.
Ans. You are required to submit the IELTS test result by 5th August.
Ques. Do you intake admission if my qualification does not meet the requirements?
Ans. Yes, we do take. For this, you have required to send a mail to us along with your course syllabus grading plan, timetable, and assessment criteria.
Ques. Is it possible to get admission for more than one course?
Ans. Yes, you can take admission for more than one course.
Ques. What is the next step after the application process?
Ans. The Central University Admission Team and MBS Admission Office will share an acknowledgment along with a seven-digit ID number which will be required for further processing.
Ques. Due to Covid 19 pandemic, are there travel restrictions for international students?
Ans. Kindly check out the UK government guidelines for arrival in England.
Ques. Due to Covid 19, I won’t be able to join campus classes. Will there be an online learning mode for the academic year 2021-22?
Ans. Online classes are open for only certain programs on an opt-in basis.
