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How hard is it to get into the Oxford MBA program? ›

PROFILE OF THE OXFORD MBA PROGRAM

Admissions at Said Business School is incredibly tough, with such a 20% Oxford MBA acceptance rate.

University of Oxford is 1st in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In the QS MBA rankings by Career Specialization, the Oxford MBA had the following rankings globally: Finance: #7 in 2021 and 2023.

With an acceptance rate of 20%, Oxford's Saïd Business School is highly selective, making it a competitive program to gain admission to. The program values depth and diversity of professional backgrounds to enrich classroom discussions.

“The Oxford Executive Leadership Programme provides the tools to stay relevant as a leader in a continuously changing environment. The course is well-structured, the content is state-of-the-art, and it's based on research performed by Saïd Business School, the University of Oxford's world-renowned faculty.

The Stanford University Graduate School of Business in California once again had the lowest acceptance rate for full-time MBA applicants: 8.42%. At the opposite end of the spectrum, the Sellinger School of Business and Management at Loyola University Maryland reported an acceptance rate of 100%.

Judge & Said MBA Rankings

Cambridge Judge Business School's MBA program consistently ranks better than Oxford Said, often by two or three places. But it's statistically insignificant. Judge's MBA placed 12th in the 2023-2024 international ranking from Poets&Quants, while Said ranked 15th.

The Oxford MBA is an excellent place for my pursuit because of its diverse student backgrounds and the many courses and co-curriculars that emphasize resolving global challenges with creative solutions. Also, the wider Oxford ecosystem is home to a wide range of excellent scholars with whom I can exchange ideas.

According to the Oxford University placement 2021-22, the average base salary for MBA graduates is £83,410 or INR 88 L (£ 1 = INR 105.52) up from £78,895 or INR 83.2 L (£ 1 = INR 105.52) last year. The University of Oxford placement rate is 87%, which increased from 86% in 2020-21.

The average age of the current class is 29 and ranges from 23 to 40. Younger candidates do need to be able to demonstrate a high level of maturity, combined with evidence of leadership ability. Candidates on the higher end of work experience may want to consider our Executive MBA programme.

Can I get into Oxford MBA without work experience? ›

While most Oxford MBA students have more than 3 years of prior work experience, candidates with less may be considered for admission to Saïd's 1 + 1 Program. Please note that Oxford MBA students have on average 6 years of previous work experience when applying to the program.

The University of Oxford's Saïd Business School has topped the 2024 ranking of global Executive MBA programs released July 17 by QS. Saïd essentially swapped places with France's HEC Paris from last year's ranking, rising from No. 3 to No. 1.

The total cost of the Oxford Executive MBA programme for home and overseas students is £117,080 for a September 2024 or January 2025 start.

If someone comes to learn, then Oxford eMBA has excellent value. The teachers are great and some are truly brilliant. Most of them blend Consultancy and real life projects along Academics, and have a vast experience.

The benefits of pursuing an Oxford MBA include the opportunity to build a robust professional network, access to diverse student backgrounds, a rich tradition of developing leaders, world-class faculty, up-to-date best practices and academic research, talent development programs, professional coaching, and optional ...

The standard offer for Masters applicants is to achieve at least a high Upper Second class in their undergraduate degree. On a percentage scale this is equivalent to an overall score of 68% or above. The standard requirement for a 4-point GPA scale is 3.75.