What is an MBA in International Business?

Cross-border purchases, sales and investments are all part of international business. In India, doing business internationally entails communicating with people from different cultures, exchanging goods and services and using global marketing and currency. The globalisation of the world has made international business more prominent in the field of education. Students studying international business gain knowledge of how businesses operate in global marketplaces, how to deal with clients and regulations from other countries and how to run a business across borders.

To help students get ready for careers in the global economy, the majority of India's best international business schools offer an MBA in international business. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade or IIFT Delhi is one of the most well-known institutions. It provides a specialised MBA in International Business with a focus on international marketing, finance and trade. 

The Management Development Institute (MDI) in Gurgaon also offers PGDM and MBA programs with a focus on international business including electives and global exchange programs. International business specialisations are available in the MBA/PGDM program offered by the FORE School of Management in New Delhi.

What is learnt in an MBA in International Business?

Students studying international business learn about currency exchange, global money issues, international trade and the effects of boundaries in the politically and economically developed world. Additionally, it gives applicants the ability to solve problems and make decisions in a globalised world.

International business MBA programs are now offered by the majority of colleges and business schools. These institutions give students the opportunity to get ready for careers in international financial institutions, export-import enterprises and multinational corporations. 

Additionally, schools assist students in honing their communication and cultural sensitivity skills, which are essential in the global workplace of today. Students who understand international business can compete globally and have better career prospects as businesses grow globally.

MBA in International Business Duration:

The MBA in International Business course lasts two years, just like any other MBA or PGDM program. The duration of an Executive MBA in international business or any other program designed for working professionals may vary according to the number of study hours per week.

MBA in International Business Fees:

The fees for an MBA in International Business are the same as for other MBA or PGDM courses and ranges from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 33 lakh for the entire program. Some colleges may charge additional fees for hostel and mess facilities. A few colleges offer the option of studying abroad for a few weeks or months at an additional cost.

MBA in International Business Average Package:

Average packages given to the MBA in international business graduates depend solely on their capabilities and the college from where they have got the degree, starting from INR 6 LPA to INR 27 LPA. The highest packages can cost up to INR 60 LPA. This package outperforms the regular MBA course or other specialised MBA programs.

Entrance examination to qualify to pursue MBA in International Business:

CAT/XAT/GMAT/CUET are the most important entrance exams for admission to India's top MBA colleges in international business. MDI Gurugram, IIFT Delhi and Kolkata, JMI New Delhi, UBS Punjab University Chandigarh, AMU Aligarh and IMS BHU accept CAT scores, while the remaining colleges listed below accept CAT, XAT and GMT scores with the exception of SIIB Pune, which accepts SNAP scores.

List of top International Business Colleges in India

Below is the list of India’s top 15 MBA colleges in international business. Brief details about the colleges, their rankings, approvals, accreditations, fees, average packages and more are mentioned.

1. MDI Management Development Institute, Gurgaon

Established in 1975 the Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon is one of the premier B-Schools in India. The Two-year full-time flagship management programme-PGPM at MDI takes 2 years to complete. Other PGDM programs : Business Analytics (PGDM-BA), International Business (PGDM-IB), Human Resource Management (PGDM-HRM). For Executives It offers the (PGDM-PPM) Program in Public Policy and Management, PGDM-BA Program in Business Management etc.

NIRF Ranking 2025: 9

IIRF 25 Private Ranking: P-3

Program Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Management - International Business (PGDM-IB)

Fees: ₹ 32.54 lakhs

Average Package:  ₹ 26.2 LPA

Exam Accepted: CAT

Approval: AICTE

Accreditation: AACSB, AMBA and NBA

2. IIFT Delhi – Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi

IIFT Delhi and Kolkata, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is one of the most popular business schools in New Delhi, India. It was established by the Government of India in 1963 with an objective 'to professionalise the country's foreign trade management'. Focused on international trade and business, its premier program is the MBA in International Business. It also offers an Integrated programme in Management, PhD programmes in economics and management, Executive programmes for working professionals and MBA (Business Analytics).

NIRF Ranking 2025: - 17

IIRF Ranking Govt 2025: - G-11

Program Name: MBA in International Business

Fees: ₹ 21.82 lakhs

Average Package: ₹ 27.3 LPA

Exam Accepted: CAT

Approval: Ministry of Commerce, Government of India

Accreditation: NAAC, AACSB

3. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi

Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi was established in 1920 at Aligarh in the United Provinces of India and became a Central University by an act of the Indian Parliament in 1988. Jamia is an Urdu word that means university, while millia' is the term for 'national. The saga of its growth from a small institution to one the colleges north campus is centenary pride both chronicles and made history during the century it kept testing this school's inherent strength.

NIRF Ranking 2025: 28 

IIRF 25 Govt Ranking: G-34

Program Name: MBA (International Business)

Fees: ₹00.71 Lakhs 

Average Package: ₹ 12.6 LPA 

Exam Accepted: CAT

Approval: UGC

Accreditation: NAAC

4. UBS-University Business School, Punjab University, Chandigarh

Panjab University's University Business School (UBS) is a prominent management learning institution in India. UBS was established in 1995 and offers a range of postgraduate courses.  These range from a two-year full-time course in Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specialisations in General Management, Human Resource Management, International Business and Entrepreneurship. The school also offers an Executive MBA for working professionals, which is two years long and requires prior experience. UBS also offers a Master of Commerce (M.Com) Honours course. 

NIRF Ranking 2025: -92

IIRF 25 Govt Ranking: G-15

Program Name: Master of Business Administration (International Business)

Fees: ₹ 0.47 Lakhs

Average Package: ₹ 16.2 LPA

Exam Accepted: CAT

Approval: UGC

Accreditation: NAAC

5. BHU-Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Banaras Hindu University, one of the most reputed universities in the country offering many courses including B Tech, M Tech and MBBS etc, was formed in 1916. The Institute of Management Studies, in which selection is done on the basis of CAT scores, was established in 1960. Two of its flagship programs are MBA and MBA in International Business. IMS BHU is ranked 60 by NIRF 25 and 28 by IIRF 25 in government Management colleges. 

IIRF 25 Govt Ranking: G-28

Program Name: Master's Program in Business Administration (International Business) (MBA IB)

Fees: ₹ 2.49 lakhs

Average Package: ₹ 11.01 lakhs

Exam Accepted: CAT

Approval: UGC

Accreditation: NAAC

6. FORE School of Management, New Delhi

FORE School of Management New Delhi was founded in 1981. FORE offers  AICTE-approved MBA programs like the two-year full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). FSM also provides specialised PGDM courses in Big Data Analytics (PGDM-BDA), Financial Management (PGDM-FM) and International Business (PGDM-IB). Scores of CAT, XAT and GMAT  are accepted by FORE for admission into their MBA programs.

NIRF Ranking 2025: 59

IIRF 25 Private Ranking: P-12

Program Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Management (International Business)

(PGDM-IB)

Fees: ₹ 25.96 lakhs

Average Package: ₹ 16.08 lakhs

Exam Accepted: CAT/XAT/GMAT

Approval: AICTE

Accreditation: NBA

7. Symbiosis Institute of International Business Pune (SIIB) 

Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) is a business school situated in Pune, a city in India and it is one of the top institutes under the Symbiosis University, along with SIBM and SCMHRD. The college was founded in 1992 by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). The college offers three specialised two year full time MBA programs in  International Business (IB), Agribusiness (AB) and Energy & Environment (E&E).

NIRF Ranking 2025: NA

IIRF 25 Private Ranking: NA

Program Name: MBA (International Business)

Fees: ₹ 22.10 Lakhs

Average Package: ₹ 15.8 LPA

Exam Accepted: SNAP

Approval: AICTE

Accreditation: NAAC

8. TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Manipal

T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), located in the university town of Manipal, Karnataka is among the leading management institutes in India and is known to have played a significant role by contributing through its alumni. With a history of combined academic rigour and practical exposure, TAPMI’s mission is to provide innovative learning and developing situation ready managers for the future.

NIRF Ranking 2025: 39

IIRF 25 Private Ranking: P-12

Program Name: MBA (International Business)

Fees: ₹ 18.20 Lakhs

Average Package: ₹ 16 LPA

Exam Accepted: CAT/XAT/GMAT

Approval: AICTE

Accreditation: NAAC

9. Amity University Noida

Amity Institute Noida is the leading private institute in Noida India. Established in 2005, the school offers a myriad of programs from various disciplines. The university have postgraduate courses in various specialisations like MTech, MSc, MBA, MA and MCom. Amity also provides doctoral-level courses (PhD) in several fields for students who adore research.

NIRF Ranking 2025: 49

IIRF 25 Private Ranking: P-24

Program Name: MBA (International Business)

Fees: ₹ 12.07 Lakhs

Average Package: ₹ 9.2 Lakhs

Exam Accepted: CAT

Approval: UGC

Accreditation: NAAC

10. BIMTECH-Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida

Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) situated in Greater Noida, is among the well known management college since 1988 under the aegis of the Birla Academy of Art and Culture. The institute has post-graduate and doctoral programmes in management. It's flagship course is two-year full time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) approved by AICTE and deemed equivalent to an MBA degree by Association of Indian Universities. BIMTECH also provides specialised PGDM programs in International Business, Insurance Business Management and Retail Management.

NIRF Ranking 2025: 61

IIRF 25 Private Ranking: P-22

Program Name: PGDM (International Business)

Fees: ₹ 14.00 Lakhs

Average Package: ₹ 14.48 Lakhs

Exam Accepted: (CAT/GMAT/XAT)

Approval: AICTE

Accreditation: AACSB, NBA and NAAC

11. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Aligarh

The great Muslim reformer and statesman, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan established the university in 1875 post Indian War of Independence in 1857 thinking that Muslims should get an education so they could participate more effectively in the public life and government services in India. Raja Jai Kishan helped Sir Syed in the foundation of this university.

NIRF Ranking 2025: 69

IIRF 25 Government Ranking: G-30

Program Name: MBA in International Business

Fees: ₹ 1.04 lakhs

Average Package: ₹ 8.32 lakhs

Exam Accepted: CAT

Approval: AICTE

Accreditation: NAAC and NBA

12. Lovely Professional University (LPU) Phagwara

Lovely Professional University based in Phagwara, Punjab, is ranked 44 by NIRF 25 and 33 by IIRF in private management colleges category. It was established in 2005 and commenced its operations in 2006. LPU is founded and governed by Ashok Kumar Mittal. LPU has various schools in management, engineering, agriculture, tourism and more. Scores of CAT, XAT,MAT,CMAT and CUET are accepted by LPU for admission into their MBA programs.

NIRF Ranking 2025: 44

IIRF 25 private Ranking: P-33

Program Name: PGDM (International Business)

Fees: ₹ 14.00 Lakhs

Average Package: ₹ 9 LPA

Exam Accepted: (CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/CUET)

Approval: UGC

Accreditation: NBA and NAAC

13. JIMS Rohini-Jagan Institute of Management Studies, Rohini, New Delhi

The Jagan Institute of Management Studies, located in Rohini, New Delhi is a prestigious educational institution offering various  management programs. Its most significant program is the two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) which is NBA accredited, AICTE approved and also recognised as equivalent to an MBA. Ranked 90 by NIRF 25 and Ranked 40 in the private management college category by IIRF. 

NIRF Ranking 2025: 90

IIRF 25 Private Ranking: P-40

Program Name: Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Management

Fees: ₹ 9.92 lakhs

Average Package: ₹ 6.54 LPA

Exam Accepted: (CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT)

Approval: AICTE

Accreditation: NAAC and NBA

14. UPES (School of Business), Dehradun

UPES offers multidisciplinary and holistic learning in the picturesque setting of Dehradun.  NIRF 2025 ranks 36th in India for management. Have over 70 global partnerships for exceptional international opportunities. Has international experience in places like Norway and Malaysia. Have world-class infrastructure and laboratories. UPES is India's first industry-integrated programme, with EY India and KPMG.

NIRF Ranking 2025: 36

IIRF 25 Private Ranking: P-42

Program Name: MBA in International Business

Fees: ₹ 17.33 lakhs

Average Package: ₹ 12.65 lakhs

Exam Accepted: CAT/CUET

Approval: AICTE

Accreditation: NAAC and NBA

15. Chandigarh University, Mohali

Setting up benchmarks in distance education, Chandigarh University (CU) stands on the ideal of integrated theoretical and practical approach to impart and disseminate knowledge in the most appropriate manner. NAAC has accredited University with A+, very prestigious status. Chandigarh University is also the youngest and the only private university in India to have been awarded A+ grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) in 2019 as well as stands out among top 10 private, state & government universities of India.

NIRF Ranking 2025: 32

IIRF 25 Private Ranking: P-29

Program Name: MBA in International Business

Fees: ₹ 6.4 lakhs

Average Package: ₹ 6.65 lakhs

Exam Accepted: CUCET

Approval: UGC