The University of Manchester - Dubai

A strong undergraduate degree, either a UK bachelor's or an international equivalent recognised by UK NARIC, from a recognised university. The grade should be equivalent to UK first class or upper second class honours, and candidates are expected to be in the top 25% of their class. Open to any discipline, though numeracy, critical thinking and an awareness of economic and international affairs are described as essential. Higher-level degrees are also acceptable.

English competence is assessed throughout the admissions process rather than by a single certificate, through the application itself, the admissions test and, where applicable, an interview.

At least three years of postgraduate work experience with strong, consistent career progression, measured from completion of the undergraduate degree. The Global Finance Accelerated MBA additionally requires a professional accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or ACMA with evidence of membership. The Global Executive MBA requires applicants to be influencing company strategy in a C-level or equivalent senior role, with a minimum of two years of profit-and-loss responsibility or four or more years in a team with profit-and-loss accountability; the branch's FAQ puts this at a minimum of seven years in a senior leadership role and over 17 years of overall professional experience. All routes require a strong score on the GMAT, the GRE or the Manchester Admissions Test. A diverse range of professional backgrounds is welcomed, including military, healthcare, legal, leisure and sport, and the creative arts.

A recognised bachelor's degree. Applicants upload degree certificates and transcripts, with a certified translation where the originals are not in English and the grading scale where the degree was awarded by a non-UK university. The MSc Financial Management is open to fresh graduates from any background as well as to experienced professionals, and requires no prior finance experience. The MA Educational Leadership in Practice is designed for practising educators, who are expected to keep working through the programme and to draw on their own practice.

For non-native English speakers, one of: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.5 in writing and no subsection below 6.0; TOEFL internet-based 90 or above with at least 22 in writing and no section below 20; Cambridge CAE or CPE 176 or above overall with 176 in writing and no subsection below 169; or Pearson Test of English 59 or more overall with at least 59 in writing and no subsection below 51. Applicants are exempt if they completed a degree-level qualification taught entirely in English and recognised as equivalent to a UK bachelor's, or currently work in an English-speaking environment. Test results must be valid at the start date of the course and are typically valid for two years from the test date.

One reference is required at the time of application, and applicants may supply details for two referees. Applicants with no professional experience should nominate two lecturers or professors from their last university; those with professional experience may use two work referees or one academic and one work reference. The MSc Financial Management also requires a statement of purpose setting out motivations for applying. No admissions test is required for either programme.