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Applications for the August 2024 intake are open
Prepare for your application
You can start preparing for your application for the August 2024 intake, following the below guidance:
Question 1. (500 words) What are your post-MBA goals and how will your prior experience and the London Business School programme contribute towards these?
Question 2. (500 words) (This question is optional) Is there any other information you believe the Admissions Committee should know about you and your application to London Business School?
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Round 1 |
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Friday 8 September 2023 |
Thursday 12 October 2023 |
Mid-October to early-November 2023 |
Thursday 30 November 2023 |
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Round 2 |
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Wednesday 3 January 2024 |
Tuesday 6 February 2024 |
Early-February to early March 2024 |
Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
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Round 3 |
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Monday 25 March 2024 |
Thursday 25 April 2024 |
End of April to mid-May 2024 |
Friday 7 June 2024 |
All application deadlines are 17:00 UK time. All Admissions Committee decisions are communicated via email and will be sent on the relevant deadline day by 23.30 UK time.
If you are made an offer at London Business School and you are a European Economic Area (EEA), Swiss or non-EEA national, you may need a visa to study in the UK. For more information, please visit visa requirements.
The application form is designed to be completed over several sessions. You can save your work as you go and submit the completed form whenever you are ready.
Essays are a vital part of your application and we recommend that you spend a significant amount of time in their preparation. The questions for our MBA programme are:
Your one-page CV is uploaded as part of the online application form. Please give reasons for significant gaps in employment history on a separate sheet.
You need to ask someone to act as your referee, this person could be either of the following:
After you input your referee's details into the online application form we will send them an email with log-in details for our online reference system. London Business School reserves the right to contact your referee for further information in connection with your application.
Download further information on references for applicants and referees (PDF document, 156.00kb)
You must have a valid GMAT score before submitting an application. We also accept GRE scores and GMAT Focus. Please submit your official test taker copy of your score with your application.
Register to take the GMAT, or try the GMAT test.
Our GMAT code number for the Full-time MBA is Z11-J7-50.
Our GRE code is: 7832.
Please note, you may be asked by the Admissions Committee to retake the GMAT before receiving an offer.
Read the FAQ for more information on GMAT/GRE requirements.
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, please submit your IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge CPE, CAE or PTE Academic score. Other tests will not be accepted.
Our TOEFL institution code is 0898.
For more information, see our English language requirements for guidance on accepted scores.
The application fee is £200. This fee is paid by credit card with your application form; your application will remain incomplete until we receive the correct fee.
A transcript of grades from each university you have attended (if you are made an offer). Transcripts also require a certified translation into English.
MBA: How to submit a strong application
The Recruitment and Admissions Teams speak about the MBA application process and what makes an exceptional candidate.
A strong GMAT or GRE score helps us assess your ability to succeed on the programme.
Practice the GMAT with our online simulator
Get an inside look at how best to showcase your potential to the Admissions Committee.
See our Admissions blogOnce you successfully submit your application. Here’s what to expect next.
Your application will be considered by the Admissions Committee in keeping with the deadlines relevant to the stage you applied (see calendar above). If you are successful your Regional Admissions Manager will begin the process of finding an alumni in your region to interview you.
Selected applicants will then be invited to join us for the interview stage. Interviews are conducted by alumni or senior admissions staff of the MBA programme and your interview will take place in the region in which you are based. Based on interviewer availability, you may be asked to travel in order to complete your interview.
Interview feedback is then combined with your initial application and used by the Admissions Committee to reach a decision which may be:
Please note that all offers are made via email. Given varying time zones this email may reach you outside of working hours.
Each year some applicants who are placed on the waitlist are later offered a place in the current class, or sometimes for the following year. If you are placed on the waitlist you will be provided with additional information about next steps.
David Simpson, MBA and MiF Admissions Director at London Business School, shares his advice on applying to the MBA programme.
We have a broad and growing scholarship portfolio to help support your studies, as well as a number of loan options.
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READ MOREYou must ensure that your GMAT / GMAT Focus / GRE score is valid upon submitting your application. Our average GMAT score for the MBA class is around 700, with a typical class range of 600 to 800.
We will look at all elements of your score and although a good score is preferable, the GMAT is just one of several admissions criteria. Just as a high score does not guarantee admission, a below average score does not always eliminate a candidate. You should however note that the minimum score we will accept is usually around 600.
For GRE, we prefer scores around of over 160 for both verbal and quantitative sections.
We will be accepting the GMAT Focus from this year. Our score expectations will be in line with the equivalent scores in the previous GMAT.
If you feel that you could improve your score, you are advised to retake the test to help make you a more competitive candidate. If you plan to retake your GMAT after the application deadline you should liaise directly with the MBA admissions team at apply.mba@london.edu for further advice.
We are happy to accept the GRE; however, you should be aware that some employers may ask for a GMAT score.
Please note, you may be asked by the Admissions Committee to retake the GMAT or GRE before receiving an offer if they feel that your current score is too low. Practice the GMAT test with London Business School's GMAT simulator and prepare yourself for the test.
Yes, we believe that military experience is very valuable. We strongly encourage former military personnel onto our programmes, as they have proven leadership, interpersonal and team-building skills.
The average amount of work experience is 5.5 years (participants from some countries usually have less work experience than the average since their undergraduate study may be longer than others and/or national service has meant they started work later than others). Admission may be granted to candidates with less than three years work experience if they can demonstrate superior academic credentials and truly outstanding evidence of leadership through professional and personal experiences.
Application to the MBA is free to London Business School alumni and current active military candidates.
No. You’ll need to select which programme you’re applying to at the beginning of your application. If you are unsure which is best for you, please contact our recruitment team on mba@london.edu.
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