The University of Edinburgh · Pathways
Senior managers and founders need credentials that match their level of responsibility. Edinburgh offers tuition-free online MBA pathways for executive breadth and a DBA for practitioner-researchers driving organisational change.
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MBALead with strategy, finance, and global perspective
DBADoctoral research for practising executives
MBABoardroom strategy for experienced directors and founders
Clarity
MBA, Masters, PhD, DBA and online postgraduate certificates carry zero tuition fees — no annual tuition invoice.
You may pay application, examination and optional certificate fees. Amounts are shown before you commit.
Eligible online students can request exam sponsorship — approximately 95% of those who apply receive support.
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Why ALU
Choose the MBA for broad leadership, strategy and functional fluency. Choose the DBA when you need doctoral-level applied research to solve complex organisational problems. Both are tuition-free online at Edinburgh.
Yes. Online MBA, Masters, PhD, DBA and certificate tuition is £0. Students pay only applicable exam and administrative fees. Exam sponsorship supports most eligible applicants.
Yes. Edinburgh is Ofqual-recognised, ASIC-accredited and holds DEAC accreditation.
