Henley Business School

Events and open days

Attend our postgraduate events to learn more about our range of Masters programmes and student life at Henley Business School.

Events and open days

Worldwide reputation

Ranked 6th in the UK (36th in the world) (Financial Times Masters in Finance 2025 Ranking) and 2nd in the UK for average salary percentage increase after graduation (Financial Times 2025) our Masters in Finance is one of our longest established Finance programmes.

Our Masters in Management blends immersive overseas study experiences and innovative teaching based on live projects. Henley’s international business programmes ranked 8th in the UK for international trade (QS Rankings for IB 2025).

Henley Business School itself is ranked 8th in the UK in the Financial Times European Business Schools 2025 Ranking, and is proud to be part of the University of Reading, a top 200 University (QS World University 2025 Ranking).

PG subjects available

We offer a range of Masters degree courses in 5 subject areas: Accounting, Business and Management, Digital Business, Finance, and Real Estate and Planning. Explore our courses here.

Career Progression

Henley’s Graduates achieve milestones in their careers after graduation, the results are in our Career Outcomes Survey 2025*:

• £44,435 Average salary of Digital Business graduates
• 93% of Business Management graduates would recommend the programme
• Finance graduates are employed with industry leaders like Deloitte and EY.
• £41,194 – Average salary of Real Estate & Planning graduates.
• 100% of Accounting students are employed or in further study

*based on 201 graduates who completed the Henley Masters Career Outcomes survey 12 months after their graduation, in Autumn 2025.

We rank 2nd in the UK for average salary percentage increase after graduating in Finance (Financial Times, 2025) and top 10 in the UK for career progress in Management (Financial Times 2024).

Career support

Throughout your studies at Henley Business School, you’ll have access to one-to-one careers coaching and networking events with top employers in the sector. Plus, we have a range of online resources and workshops to help get you ready for the world of work.

Our Careers and Professional Development team will help support your future ambitions for up to four years after graduating. You’ll also become part of our powerful alumni network – a truly global community of more than 107,000 business professionals across 167 countries.

Our Pre-sessional English Programme equips you with the skills and language needed for academic success, including critical thinking, self-reflection, learner autonomy, research skills and integrating sources.

A Triple-Accredited Business School for over 20 years

We are proud to be one of a selection of global business schools in the world to hold triple-accredited status from the leading UK, European and US accrediting bodies, Association of MBAs (AMBA), European Foundation for Management Development (EQUIS), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Our triple-accredited status is a result of the quality and high standards of our courses and faculty. It means you can be confident of the high standard of teaching you will receive.

Facilities and support arrangements

Our £25 million Business School features a large lecture theatre, seminar rooms, a dedicated research space, café and library. The Henley Business School library is the perfect place for individual and group study, and offers easy access to specialist publications, journals and reports, electronic databases, and other useful resources.

Meanwhile, the ICMA Centre features three state-of-the-art dealing rooms. We were the first business school in Europe to introduce them, and the only university to have them on such a scale.

We offer personal and professional development, academic support, study skills, help with languages and career advice throughout your time at Henley. We have specialist services to help with your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, including, but not limited to:

• The university medical and dental practice
• Counselling and wellbeing services
• Student union advice teams
• Disability support
• International student advice.

Fees, funding and costs

Programme fees vary across our courses. Please check the webpage of your interested programme for the latest fees. View all postgraduate courses.

Scholarships are available to support high-potential students. All applications are automatically considered for a scholarship. Simply submit your application for a Masters programme starting in 2024 and you will be automatically notified if you are successful. Shortlisting and selection are based on academic merit and the candidate’s potential as demonstrated in the application form. For more details, visit our scholarships webpage.

Location

A short distance from the vibrant town centre of Reading, which is only a 25-minute train journey to the international business hub of London, our Whiteknights campus is perfectly placed for you to learn, play and grow. We also happen to be right in the middle of the UK’s answer to Silicon Valley – with large multi-national businesses such as Oracle, Huawei, Microsoft and Pepsi Co on our doorstep, so professional opportunities are extensive.

The campus is the perfect setting to enhance your learning. Awarded 13 consecutive Green Flag awards, it’s recognised as one of Britain’s top green spaces, boasting 130 hectares of stunning parkland bursting with wildlife, including Whiteknights lake, woodland walks and the beautiful botanic Harris Garden.

Accommodation

Halls accommodation is available to postgraduate students, subject to some restrictions. Whether you choose self-catered or catered accommodation, you’ll soon be part of a community that feels like home to you. And where possible, we always try to keep our postgraduates together. Your safety is our top priority. That’s why we have regular patrols by university security staff, and CCTV is constantly monitored 24/7.

Culture

Reading University Students’ Union is run by students, for students. And its elected officers are there to offer help and support in every aspect of your student life, and ensure your views are heard. Eat, drink, shop, study, socialise – it’s all available right on your doorstep.

The university is also home to more than 150 clubs and societies, so whatever you’re into, we’re confident we’ve got you covered. And whether you're a sports enthusiast or a complete beginner, there’s something for everyone at our on-campus SportsPark.

How to apply

The quickest and easiest way to apply for our Masters courses is through the University of Reading’s online application service.

Apply online

We operate a rolling admissions system and it is recommended that you apply early to secure your place.