Applying

We run a rolling admissions process and you can apply at any time within the following deadlines and, in most cases, will receive a final decision within six weeks after submission of your completed application (eight weeks during peak periods). Interview decisions will be communicated within this timeframe, generally within two to four working weeks after submission.

The recommended deadlines for the September 2012 intake are:

We may still accept applications after the final recommended application date, however, priority will be given to applications received by 31 May 2012 and we cannot guarantee that places will still be available after this time.

We will operate a waitlist system in order to manage the volume, quality and diversity of the 2012 intake (MiM2013). Waitlisted applicants will 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.

The Masters in Management application is updated yearly and available one year before the programme begins; for example, if you are looking to apply for the September 2013 intake, you will need to check back on our website in September 2012 for the updated application and deadline information.

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; for example, if you are looking to apply for the September 2013 intake, you will need to check back on our website in September 2012 for the updated application and deadline information.

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.

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.

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 (we can only accept the Internet Based TOEFL test as this is the only one that assesses each language component. We look for a score of 110 and our TOEFL institution code is 0898.)
• IELTS (we look for a score of 7.5)
• CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic - we look for a score of 76)

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.

All candidates must take the GMAT regardless of experience or educational background. The GMAT is just one of several admission criteria. You must have taken the GMAT before submitting your application and we will not accept your application without a GMAT score; you must also take all three sections of the test. Please note that 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.

To be accepted to the Masters in Management, you should have a GMAT score of 600-800. The current class average is 689 and a GMAT score of 700 is seen as competitive.

For further information on the GMAT please visit the GMAT website.

A non-refundable fee of £50 is required for applications to join the programme beginning September 2012. 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.