Cambridge Judge Business School
Cambridge, United Kingdom - Founded 1990
Cambridge Judge Business School is the business school of the University of Cambridge. Its MBA is a one-year full-time program that starts in September. The Class of 2026, which started in September 2026, has 222 students from 43 nationalities, with an average age of 29, an average of 6 years of work experience and 47% women. Applicants need at least two years of full-time work experience by the start of the program. Tuition for September 2027 entry is GBP 86,250. For the Class of 2024/25, 82% of graduates seeking employment received a full-time offer within four months of graduation, and the average base salary was GBP 71,216. Cambridge Judge ranks 17th (joint) in the FT Global MBA 2026 ranking.
Class size
222
- #17 (joint) FT Global MBA 2026
Class profile
Applications
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Avg GPA
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GMAT range
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Intl students
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Women
47%
Avg work exp
6.0 yrs
Avg age
29
GRE accepted
Yes
Employment
Median base salary
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Signing bonus
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Placement (3 mo)
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Offers at grad
-
Changed industry
75%
Changed function
67%
Top employers
| Industry | % of class |
|---|---|
| Industry (including technology, healthcare, energy and e-commerce) | 55% |
| Finance (including venture capital and private equity) | 23% |
| Consulting | 19% |
Programs
| Type | Program | Duration | Format | Tuition | Class size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | Cambridge MBA | 12 months | Full-time, in Cambridge | GBP 86,250 (September 2027 entry) | 222 |
| Executive MBA | Cambridge Executive MBA | 20 months | Part-time, in person (weekends and week-long blocks) | GBP 110,400 (September 2027 start) | - |
| Executive MBA | Global Executive MBA | 20 months | Part-time, blended (week-long blocks and live online) | GBP 125,100 (January 2028 start) | - |
Admissions
| Round | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 (September 2027 entry) | 24 August 2026 | Interview shortlist notice within 3 weeks; outcome usually within 3 weeks of interview |
| Round 2 (September 2027 entry) | 5 October 2026 | Interview shortlist notice within 3 weeks; outcome usually within 3 weeks of interview |
| Round 3 (September 2027 entry) | 4 January 2027 | Interview shortlist notice within 3 weeks; outcome usually within 3 weeks of interview |
| Round 4 (September 2027 entry) | 22 March 2027 | Interview shortlist notice within 3 weeks; outcome usually within 3 weeks of interview |
| Round 5 (September 2027 entry) | 4 May 2027 | Interview shortlist notice within 3 weeks; outcome usually within 3 weeks of interview |
Application fee
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Tuition
GBP 86,250 (September 2027 entry)
Total cost
GBP 86,250 tuition plus GBP 20,700 living costs for 2027/28 (Cambridge estimate), about GBP 106,950
Interview
Shortlisted applicants are interviewed virtually during a two-week window in each round, after an optional virtual interview day. Cambridge usually notifies applicants of the outcome within 3 weeks of the interview.
English test
Required
Deferral
Not stated by Cambridge Judge
FAQ
What GMAT score do I need for Cambridge Judge?
Cambridge gives mean averages of c.635 on the GMAT Focus Edition and c.710 on the previous GMAT format, and GRE means of 75% Verbal and 62% Quant. It reports a mean GMAT of 690 for the Class of 2026 without naming the scale.
How many rounds does Cambridge Judge have?
Five rounds for September 2027 entry: 24 August 2026, 5 October 2026, 4 January 2027, 22 March 2027 and 4 May 2027.
What do Cambridge Judge graduates earn?
For the Class of 2024/25, the average base salary was GBP 71,216, and 82% of graduates seeking employment received a full-time offer within four months of graduation.
How long is the Cambridge MBA?
One year, full time, starting in September.
Sources
- 1Cambridge Judge Business School, Class profile
- 2Cambridge Judge Business School, Admissions
- 3Cambridge Judge Business School, Employment report (checked October 15, 2026)
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