In this article, I have collated the 2023 MBA application deadlines of the top European business schools for your reference. 

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Please note that 'tbd' stands for 'to be determined' and means that exact dates have yet to be announced as of this writing.

Which MBA Application round should you apply?

Your decision on which MBA application cycle you wish to apply to depends on many factors, including the competitiveness of the cycle, your preparation for application, and whether or not you are an international student.

It's well-known that applying early is advantageous.

Due to a large number of robust applications received by the top business schools for their MBA programs, the acceptance rate for the later rounds (i.e., Round 3 & Round 4) is significantly lower.

Besides, if you are still working on your essays or other aspects of your MBA application, then it is advisable to apply in Round 2.

You can use the extra time to make sure you submit the strongest MBA application possible.

Finally, if you are an international student, consider this:

International applicants need more time for visa processing and other formalities.

Therefore, business schools encourage international applicants to apply at the start of the first or second round.

INSEAD MBA Application Deadlines

The INSEAD MBA program deadlines can be checked on this page.

LBS MBA Application Deadlines

The LBS MBA program deadlines can be checked on this page.

IESE MBA Application Deadlines

The IESE MBA program deadlines can be checked on this page.

HEC Paris MBA Application Deadlines

The HEC Paris MBA program deadlines can be checked on this page.

SDA Bocconi MBA Application Deadlines

The SDA Bocconi MBA program deadlines can be checked on this page.

Cambridge Judge MBA Application Deadlines

The Cambridge Judge MBA program deadlines can be checked on this page.

Oxford Said MBA Application Deadlines

The Oxford Said MBA program deadlines can be checked on this page.

IMD MBA Application Deadlines

The IMD MBA program deadlines can be checked on this page.

ESADE Application Deadlines

The ESADE program deadlines can be checked on this page.

IE Application Deadlines

The IE program deadlines can be checked on this page.

About the author Sébastien Ritter

Sébastien Ritter is the founder of MBAIgnition.com.


His clients get into top European MBA programs such as HEC Paris, LBS, Insead, Oxford, Cambridge, IE, IESE, Esade, IMD, and SDA Bocconi.  

Sébastien is a software engineer by training and holds an MBA from HEC Paris.

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