Middlesex University Business School is the business wing of Middlesex University and has a history of over 50 years for offering admissions to a range of business and human resources programs at undergraduate and graduate level. It was considered in the top 5 institutes of London in terms of student satisfaction and is a coveted name in the list of UK universities for international students.

The organization is also credited to having introduced the first UK’s business degree. It educates as many as 4,500 students. International students studying here represent nearly 130 different countries across the globe. An estimated GPA of 3.0 or above is required when seeking enrollment at the institute. Here are some facts about the admissions at Middlesex University Business School.

  • An applicant wishing to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at more than one institute in the UK should apply through UCAS. Else, he or she can apply directly through the university application portal.
  • An applicant can access the institution on UCAS through the code M80.
  • The university admission portal works best in Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer 10 and higher, and Mac Safari.
  • The academic calendar is semester-based in Middlesex University Business School.
  • New semesters start in summer and winter.
  • International students need to have a minimum of 2 year of work experience before applying.
  • Applicants without honours degree and work experience need to submit a GMAT score.

COVID-19 Admission Updates

  • The English language proficiency demonstration still remains an essential factor in the admission process. However, the university will be accepting some more tests in addition to the ones considered traditionally.
  • Even if the applicants are unable to produce results, the institute will be calculating their grades awarded by the exam boards.

Highlights

Official institute website Online portal or UCAS
Parent university Middlesex University
Application portal Online
Primary English language proficiency test considered IELTS
IELTS score expected Undergraduate – 6.0 Postgraduate – 6.5
Work experience Recommended for postgraduate programs
Financial aid Scholarships and grants available

Admission Deadlines

The institute provides a range of courses for international students at undergraduate and graduate level. The application deadlines for various courses are as follows:

Course Application deadline
Art and design courses March 24
Other courses January 15

International Student Admissions

International students are accepted from multiple countries every academic year. There are four departments under which different programmes are offered, accounting and finance, economics, management, leadership and organisations and marketing, branding and tourism.

How to apply?

Application portal:

  1. University application portal
  2. UCAS

Biasc Admission Requirements:

  1. Copies of academic documentation – transcripts and certificates
  2. References
  3. Copy of CV
  4. Personal statement
  5. English language proficiency tests
  6. Country-specific requirements

Country-specific requirements

International applicants must satisfy specific special requirements according to their homeland. The country-specific requirements of some of the countries are listed in the table below:

Country Undergraduate Graduate
India Minimum 55% or an equivalent score Minimum 55% or an equivalent score
Bangladesh Passed HSC or an equivalent exam Bachelor’s degree from BUET with minimum GPA of 3.0 or MBBS from Bangladesh with a GPA of 3.5 or above.
Germany Minimum grade – 2.0 to 2.6 A degree or diploma with minimum grade – 2.7 to 2.3
Sri Lanka Minimum C grade in A levels A degree with 55% or above
USA GPA – 3.2 SAT – 550 ACT – 23 Bachelor's degree - GPA of at least 3.0

English Proficiency Test Scores

If you come from a non-majority English speaking country, you must demonstrate your proficiency in the English language in the form of test scores like IELTS/TOEFL etc. You must submit the evidence that proves your English language skills to be up to the standard as required by the course you have chosen.

An applicant can demonstrate their English language proficiency through IELTS scores or any other equivalent test results. A list of some of the tests accepted and the minimum score expected for both undergraduate and graduate programs is given below:

Test Name Undergraduate courses Graduate courses
IELTS 6.0 (at least 5.5 in each section) 6.5 (at least 6.0 in each section)
Duolingo 95 110
PTE 51 (at least 51 in each section) 58 (at least 51 in each section)
TOEFL IBT 72 Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 87 Listening: 21 Reading: 23 Speaking: 22 Writing: 21

Visa Process for International Students

A tier 4 general student visa to study in the UK is the most common application for international students who wish to study at the institute for more than six months. Here are some details regarding the visa application:

When to apply: It is recommended for an applicant to apply for a visa two weeks before the commencement of the courses. But, an individual can apply as many as three months before the beginning of courses. An application submitted before is most likely to be rejected.

Application Fee:

  • Outside the UK – GBP 348
  • Inside the UK – GBP 475

Required documents:

  1. Unconditional offer from the institute
  2. Original copies of qualifications
  3. Age greater than or equal to 16
  4. Financial documents (bank statements)
  5. Evidence of English language proficiency
  6. TB screening certificate
  7. Police registration certificate
  8. Valid passport
  9. CAS reference number
  10. Visa sponsor

Middlesex University Business School: Undergraduate Admissions

Application portal: University application portal or UCAS

Application requirements:

  1. Prior achievements in previous qualifications
  2. Predicted achievement in the current qualification
  3. Statement of purpose or personal statement
  4. References demonstrating personal skills and academic potential.
  5. Detailed information of time spent at previous institutes.

Middlesex University Business School: Graduate Admissions

Application portal: The applications for postgraduate courses are accepted through the university application portal.

Admission requirements:

Requirements MBA M.Sc. Banking and Finance M.Sc. Behavioural Economics in Action MA in Human Resources Management and Development M.Sc. Corporate and Marketing Communications
Degree A second-class honours degree or above in a related field Lower Second UG degree or equivalent A second-class honours degree or above in a related field A second-class honours degree or above in a related field Second-class honours degree or equivalent in a related field
Transcripts Required Required Required Required Required
GMAT/GRE GMAT score: 550  GRE optional GRE optional GRE optional GMAT score: 550
Work Experience Minimum of 2 years required Required only when the academic requirements are not met  Required only when academic requirements are not met Required only when academic requirements are not met Minimum of 2 years required
Resume Required Required Required Required Required
Recommendations Required Required Required Required Required
Essay Required Required Required Required Required
Admission Interview Not Required Required Not Required Not Required Not Required
Portfolio Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required
Audition Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required

The applications for the postgraduate courses are considered on a rolling basis. As a postgraduate applicant seeking to study in the UK, you can apply even if you are yet to receive your qualifications. All you must take care of is to apply as early as possible.

Admission requirements for international students differ from country to country. The visa process is long and will take time for which international students need to apply well ahead of time. The admission deadline for most programs falls in the month of January. However, students missing the January deadline refrain from getting panicked as they may apply for the October deadline and avail the same level of education without any differences.

FAQs

Ques. I want to apply for a full-time undergraduate course at Middlesex University Business School. Should I apply through the university application portal or UCAS?

Ans. It depends on the number of colleges you are planning to apply for. If you are sure that Middlesex University Business School is the only college you will apply for, better go with the university portal. If you choose two or more colleges, UCAS is a better option.

Ques. What happens if an applicant submits the UCAS application after the deadline?

Ans. UCAS sends such applications to Middlesex University Business School. The seats are allotted to such applicants if there are any places left.

Ques. When will I know if my place is confirmed or not at Middlesex University Business School?

Ans. You will know of your confirmation status at Middlesex University Business School by August 13.

Ques. I am applying for a nursing course at Middlesex University Business School. When and how will I know whether I have been shortlisted for the interview process or not?

Ans. Middlesex University Business School will contact you within six months to convey you of your selected status.