Need decision 1yr Full time MBA Strathclyde / Newcastle / Manchester / Leeds..
Strathclyde / Newcastle -- Offer
Manchester / Leeds -- Interview Call
any suggestions ??

[Edited by aspirant@MBA2017 on Jun 24, 2017]

Manchester is probably the best of this group, if you look at the rankings. Strathcylde would also be a consideration, if your post-MBA focus was on Scotland rather than England.

If you get admits at either of those two schools I don't think Leeds or Newcastle would be considerations.

@mba hipster thanks for your reply. I agree that Manchester is best in the group. But Manchester interview is scheduled before Strathclyde deposit deadline .
And I am getting scholarship for Newcastle MBA Program.

So currently I have to decide between Newcastle and Strathclyde ( factors I am considering Location, Employment, networking opportunities. International exposure )

Using FT Ranking for Full time MBA Strathclyde is better ranked. But with more research I found that Newcastle is better place for international students.

[Edited by aspirant@MBA2017 on Jun 24, 2017]

Tell us more about that research. Strathclyde has world-class placement. Newcastle does not claim that, and as an undergraduate NUBS alum i think i might have heard such a claim. I agree that it is a nicer city but as a business location the central belt of Scotland is greatly superior to Newcastle. Read my post call "the sad truth about scholarships" linked on my profile page.

Tell Manchester about your deadline. They can decide sooner.

[Edited by Duncan on Jun 24, 2017]

Thanks for the reply @Duncan. I Have already informed Manchester about my deadlines .
Still awaiting a reply from them.

However, I to believe strathclyde is a better option. Just wanted others opinion and outlook.

Also my profile is as below :

Indian male, Working in Information technology
Work ex: 5yrs
Gmat : 680
TOEFL: 97

@aspirant@MBA2017 first question what are you planning to specialize in MBA, what job you are looking out for Post MBA. @Duncan what are the job opportunities for an Indian student in UK market who is having a work exp of around 5.5 - 6 years of Sales and looking out for MBA in Finance. SBS is a good option with good placements but how good is it for international students esp Indian. Hearing and reading a lot about UK Market scenario as to no jobs for Indian or international students and many have to return to their home country only because of no jobs. Taking a huge loan and repaying it in India is very difficult. Any suggestions @Duncan

Read the articles linked on my profile page about international placement and the UK. General experience of international students is challenging everywhere. That is why it is important to pick a school with better than average outcomes.

For international students, Strath tends to do as well or better than similarly-ranked schools in other parts of the UK. But no school can ensure placement...