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Applying for the Global Online MBA
Are you ready to advance your career with a world-leading Global Online MBA? Taking a holistic approach to admissions, this programme attracts a diverse range of individuals with varied backgrounds to foster an enriching, international learning experience. Looking beyond your professional qualifications, we also consider who you are, what motivates you, and how you collaborate with others.
Our Global Online MBA has two start dates – January and September.
Applications for September 2025 and January 2026 entry are now open.

What we look for in a Global Online MBA candidate
Our ideal candidates are ambitious and proactive individuals with a particular interest in the power of technology and innovation in a global context. We look for students who can leverage their networks and resources, demonstrating promising leadership potential and a track-record of driving innovation and collaboration. Could you join the next generation of impactful business leaders in an increasingly connected world?
Entry requirements
Imperial Global Online MBA students have on average 11 years of work experience when joining the class. You will need a minimum of three years of continuous relevant full-time work experience after graduation to apply for the programme.
When assessing your application, we will look at your career progression through roles and responsibilities, and managing projects and people to ensure that you can contribute and engage in the classroom and share your experiences with your peers.
You will need at least a UK Second Class Honours or the international equivalent, or an acceptable professional qualification:
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Full membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in the UK or Ireland (ICAEW, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland)
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Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting (CIPFA)
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Associateship or Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
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Full membership of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
All home, EU, and overseas applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students who were not awarded their degree in a qualifying English-speaking country must demonstrate their proficiency by completing an approved English language qualification at the required level. Minimum test requirements for the most popular tests are:
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IELTS (academic): A minimum score of 7.0 with minimum scores of 6.5 in all elements
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TOEFL iBT: A minimum score of 100 overall with minimum scores of 22 in all elements
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Duolingo English Test: 125 Overall with no less than 115 in any band score
More detailed information can be found on our English language requirements page.
A student visa is not required for this programme. A short-term study visa is required for the on-campus periods of the programme if you are an international student from a country outside the EU or EEA. If you are made an offer for a place on the Global Online MBA, our team will provide all the relevant visa information and guide you through the process.
Essays are a vital part of your application. The questions for the Global Online MBA programme are:
1. How do you expect the MBA programme to impact your career in both the short term and long term? Please detail your immediate career goals (including the company or sector) upon graduation and your broader aspirations for the future, explaining how the skills, network, and experiences gained from the MBA programme will help you achieve these objectives. (500 words)
2. Why do you want to study at Imperial College Business School and how will you contribute to our community? (500 words)
3. Imperial’s values are Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, and Excellence. Describe a time where you embodied one, or more, of these values and explain the impact it had. (500 words)
How to apply
Start your application online
- Visit the application portal and create an account by completing your personal details.
- For the September 2025 intake, select the Autumn 2025-26 academic term and Spring 2025-26 academic term, for the January 2026 intake.
Submit your supporting documents
- Current resume/CV: you can view a CV template here for guidance
- Personal statement (see blog for tips on how to write a personal statement)
- Complete degree transcripts with English translation if necessary (view international entry requirements)
- Contact details of two professional referees including their company/business email address. We recommend that one should be your current line manager
- Essay questions
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English language scores (if required i.e. TOEFL, IELTS. View English language requirements)
Complete your application
Once you have submitted your supporting documents you can complete your application with the £150 application processing fee. Please note referees will receive a notification upon application submission to provide a reference for the candidate.
Interview and admissions decision
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30-minute online interview to take place during the scheduled interview weeks for the round in which you have applied. This is the best opportunity for you to demonstrate your passion and drive, and why you want to study -the Imperial Global Online MBA.
- Application decisions will be communicated by the corresponding decision date for the round in which you applied.
- Please refer to our key dates and deadlines for more information on timeframes.
- If admitted to the programme, you will be invited to the MBA Admit Weekend in London.
Start your MBA journey today
Key dates and deadlines
Applications for September 2025 and January 2026 entry are now open.
We operate a staged admissions process with several deadlines throughout the year. This programme is highly competitive, so early application is advised, this will put you in a stronger position to be considered for a scholarship.
Please refer to the table below.
Candidates should submit their application by 23.59 UK time on the day of the application deadline. Successful candidates will be notified by 17.00 UK time on the decision date.
Deadlines for September 2025 entry
Admissions round |
Application deadlines |
Interview decision deadline by |
Interview dates |
Decision notification (by 5pm on date listed below) |
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1 |
20 January 2025 |
14 February 2025 |
10 - 21 February 2025 |
7 March 2025 |
2 |
10 March 2025 |
4 April 2025 |
31 March - 11 April 2025 |
25 April 2025 |
3 |
12 May 2025 |
6 June 2025 |
2 - 13 June 2025 |
27 June 2025 |
Deadlines for January 2026 entry
Admissions round |
Application deadlines |
Interview decision deadline by |
Interview dates |
Decision notification (by 5pm on date listed below) |
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1 |
10 March 2025 |
4 April 2025 |
31 March - 11 April 2025 |
Friday 25 April 2025 |
2 |
12 May 2025 |
6 June 2025 |
2 June - 13 June 2025 |
27 June 2025 |
3 |
7 July 2025 |
1 August 2025 |
28 July - 8 August 2025 |
22 August 2025 |
4 |
29 September 2025 |
24 October 2025 |
20 October - 31 October 2025 |
14 November 2025 |

Invest in yourself
Choosing to pursue an MBA is one of the most important decisions you will make and is a substantial investment in yourself.
Many of our students fund their studies through multiple funding sources. We offer a wide range of awards, including a number of full scholarships to the most talented applicants. We’ve also provided information about the different financing options available to you.
Join an upcoming event
Attending an event is a great way to find out more about our programmes and what it’s like to study at Imperial College Business School.

Manchester | Recruitment & Admissions Team One-to-Ones
Register your interest for an in-person one-to-one in Manchester with a member of the Recruitment & Admissions Team.

Coventry | Recruitment & Admissions Team One-to-Ones
Join us for a one-to-one meeting in Coventry with a member of our Recruitment & Admissions Team, and have any questions answered about our MBA and MSc programmes at the Business School.

MBA Information Session
Join our dynamic online information session to hear directly from our Imperial MBA Recruitment & Admissions team, and discover how our MBA could shape your future.

Dublin | MBA & MSc Networking Evening
Join alumni and our Recruitment Team in an informal networking session over drinks and nibbles in Dublin to find out more about our MBA and MSc programmes.

Edinburgh | MBA & MSc Networking Evening
We welcome you to join our in-person networking evening to connect with our Recruitment & Admissions Team, current students and alumni so that you can find out which MBA or MSc programme is right for you.
Frequently asked questions
All applications to our postgraduate programmes are made online – we do not accept paper applications.
Please refer to the how to apply section of our Admissions page. Here, you can see which documents you are required to submit with your application.
To be eligible to apply for the programme, you would normally require:
- Five years’ relevant postgraduate work experience; however candidates with a minimum of three years’ relevant experience can be exceptionally considered
- At least a Lower Second Class Honours degree OR international equivalent OR recognised professional qualification
- English language test results (if applicable).
More information about entry requirements can be found here.
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for postgraduate study at Imperial.
We've provided general guidance in the country and region index. Here, understand how qualifications awarded by public institutions overseas may satisfy our minimum academic admission requirements.
We review our requirements annually. Updates usually happen in September each year before the next academic year of entry.
If your country or region is not listed, please contact the relevant Admissions team for further information.
We have a series of admissions rounds throughout the year. Decisions are typically released four weeks after each application deadline.
For more details about application and decision deadlines please refer to our key dates and deadline.
To request feedback on your application, please email the Global Online MBA Recruitment & Admissions team at: gmbaadmissions@imperial.ac.uk
Please note that whilst limited feedback can be provided, the decision of the academic selectors is final. It will not be possible for your application to be reconsidered.
Yes.
Note: this process is subject to admission to the Global Online MBA programme via our standard admission process. Successful completion of the Executive Education programme does not guarantee admission to the Global Online MBA.
If you have completed and successfully passed the Mergers & Acquisitions or Private Equity programmes offered by Imperial Executive Education within the last three years, you can have your certificate accredited towards a Global Online MBA. If credited, this will replace one elective module option. You will be entitled to a discount of 5% (stackable to a maximum of 10%) applied to the Global Online MBA fees.
GMAT / GRE is not required for admission to this programme.
However, if you have already sat or intend to take GMAT (old or new test) or GRE, you are welcome to submit your results. This may add weight to your application, particularly if you feel your degree does not reflect your academic potential.
To submit a GMAT score, you must request for it to be sent to Imperial College Business School using the code S22-7S-16.
GMAT Exam scores will remain valid for five years from your appointment date.
You will be able to take the old exam up until 31 January 2024.