Edinburgh Business School

Edinburgh Business School (EBS) is the graduate business school of Heriot-Watt University, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Established in 1990, it is globally recognised for delivering practice-oriented business education with a strong focus on real-world application and flexible learning.

EBS operates across multiple international campuses (Edinburgh, Dubai, Malaysia) and offers online and distance learning programmes, making it one of the pioneers of global business education.

Key Features

• Offers MBA, MSc, DBA, and undergraduate business programmes
• Known for launching one of the world’s first distance-learning MBA programmes
• Strong emphasis on industry-relevant skills and employability
• Global network with students and alumni in 160+ countries

Rankings & Global Reputation

While Edinburgh Business School itself is not always ranked separately, its rankings are closely linked to Heriot-Watt University’s global performance and subject-specific rankings.

University-Level Rankings (Relevant to EBS)

• Ranked among the Top 200 globally for subjects like Finance and Statistics (QS & ARWU subject rankings)
• Consistently placed among top universities worldwide with strong international outlook
• Recognised as a top UK institution for business-related disciplines (e.g., accounting, economics, management)

Business School Reputation

• Recognised globally for MBA and postgraduate business programmes
• Maintains a strong international reputation for flexible and distance learning
• Considered among established UK business schools with global reach