Applying

The application for the September 2013 intake (MiM2014) is now available.

We run rolling admissions and applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible for the best chance of achieving a place. The following are recommended deadlines and will give you a sense of the decision communications:

In most cases, candidates receive a final decision within six to eight weeks after submission of their completed application. Interview decisions are communicated within this timeframe, generally within two to three working weeks after submission.

We operate a waitlist system and waitlisted applicants receive regular updates at scheduled dates and, each year, a number of waitlisted candidates are successful in getting a place on the programme.

Please note that we are not able to discuss a candidate's application decision over the phone and that all decisions are communicated via email. There is no way to track the status of your application but we will contact you directly should any documents or information be missing.

All applications must be submitted using our online application system.

The online application form is designed to be completed during several sessions. You do not need to complete any particular section at one time, and by using your username and password you can return at any time to continue your work.

The Masters in Management application is updated yearly and available one year before the programme begins. If you are interested in applying for the September 2014 intake (MiM2015), please check back with us in September 2013 when the updated application will be available. In the meantime, you should not begin the form that is currently available as it will be considered void for the intake in which you plan to apply.

The essays are an opportunity to tell us more about yourself. Use the essays to detail your interests, values and goals. We are interested in what motivates you, evidence of leadership and team work, why you are looking to pursue a Masters in Management at this point in your life, and what you will bring to the London Business School community. The essays are a vital part of your application and thus we recommend that you spend a significant amount of time in their preparation.

The essays must be submitted using the online application system and must be from the current application. Please note that personal statements will not be accepted in lieu of the essays.

You are required to submit a CV/resume and recommend that you use our CV template.  Follow the instructions within the online application form to attach the document to your application.

Two references are required. It is preferred that one referee is an academic referee, such as someone who taught you at university, and the other referee is non-academic, such as a current or previous employer or someone else who knows you well in a professional capacity.

Each reference must be provided using the online application system and we will only accept references that are submitted via this system. This requires you to enter the referee contact details, which London Business School uses to have them fill in an online form. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that referees fill in the form in a timely manner. Please note that your application will not be reviewed until both references are received. If missing references are not received within a reasonable amount of time, your application will be reviewed as is.

All applicants must submit a copy of their university transcript(s) via the online application system. These must include a comprehensive record of completed courses, grades and class of degree received and, if possible, a class ranking. If your transcript is not in English you must provide a certified or notarised English translation. 

Please note that only offered candidates will have to provide original transcripts and we are unable to return originals.

If English is not your native language, or if you have not been studying fully in English or living in an English speaking country for at least two years, you will need to provide us with a valid score (including a component breakdown) from any of the following recognised English language tests (scores are valid for two years and must be valid at the time of submitting your application):

• TOEFL iBT (score of 110 - institution code 0898)
• IELTS (score of 7.5)
• CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• PTE Academic (score of 76)
• CAE

All of these tests will assess your speaking, writing, listening and reading skills. Our admissions requirements meet the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at level C1 and above. We will not accept any other tests.

We accept both GMAT and GRE. If you have not yet taken either the GRE or GMAT, you should plan to take the GMAT. If you have however already taken the GRE, please contact our Admissions Team with your test information so we can discuss your individual situation in more detail. The GMAT and GRE tests are just one of several admissions criteria and a strong academic history, internship experience, and interesting extracurricular activities are equally important when assessing a candidate's application.

Only candidates with exceptional academic performance should consider submitting an application without a GMAT or GRE score and they will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Please note you should not submit an application without taking either the GMAT or GRE without speaking first with the Recruitment and Admissions Team. We would advise that the Admissions Committee reserves the right to ask candidates to take one of these tests at any stage of the application process.

We do advise that the Admission Committee places a strong preference on these tests as they strengthen an application by showcasing numerical and analytical abilities which are relevant to the course. Candidates coming from non-quantitative backgrounds may also wish to consider taking the GMAT/GRE as a way to assess their aptitude to study management at graduate level. We also advise candidates looking to pursue careers in the field of consulting that GMAT scores of 700 and above are seen as desirable to top-tier consultancies and are an important qualification to add to your CV.

Please note that for the GMAT we can temporarily accept the "test taker" copy of your score if your official report is not available yet but you will need to submit your official score. Please arrange for your score to be sent directly to the School. GMAT scores are valid for five years. Our GMAT code number is Z11-J7-40. Our GRE code number is 3805. If applying with a GRE score you will need to indicate your scores in the GMAT fields provided in the application.

For further information on the tests, please visit the GMAT and GRE websites.

A non-refundable fee of £75 is required for applications to join the programme beginning September 2013. The fee is payable online by credit card upon submission of your application. Your application will remain incomplete and will not be reviewed until the correct fee is received.

An application fee waiver is available to graduates of the University of London upon production of your degree transcript.