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Cambridge Judge Business School FAQ

Answers to common questions about the Cambridge MBA: admissions, test scores, deadlines, costs and outcomes.

Admissions

What GMAT score do I need for Cambridge Judge?

Cambridge publishes 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 sets no published minimum.

How much work experience do I need for Cambridge Judge?

At least 2 years of full-time work experience by the start of the programme. The Class of 2026 average is 6 years.

What are the application deadlines for Cambridge Judge?

For September 2027 entry: 24 August 2026, 5 October 2026, 4 January 2027, 22 March 2027 and 4 May 2027. Outcomes usually follow within 3 weeks of the interview.

What is the interview process at Cambridge Judge?

Shortlisted applicants are interviewed virtually during a two-week window in each round, after a virtual interview day.

Program

How long is the Cambridge MBA?

One year, full time, starting in September.

What is the class size at Cambridge Judge?

The Class of 2026, which started in September 2026, has 222 students from 43 nationalities.

What percentage of the Cambridge MBA class are women?

47% of the Class of 2026.

What other programs does Cambridge Judge offer?

Two 20-month part-time programs: the Cambridge Executive MBA and the Global Executive MBA.

Career

What do Cambridge Judge graduates earn?

The average base salary for the Class of 2024/25 was GBP 71,216. Cambridge does not publish a median.

What are the top sectors for Cambridge Judge graduates?

For the Class of 2024/25: industry (including technology, healthcare, energy and e-commerce) 55%, finance 23% and consulting 19%.

Which companies hire Cambridge Judge graduates?

The report page names Google, Model ML, PwC and TikTok as the companies that recruited the most Class of 2024/25 graduates.

Financial

How much is tuition at Cambridge Judge?

GBP 86,250 for September 2027 entry. Cambridge University alumni receive a GBP 10,000 reduction.

What are the living costs?

Cambridge estimates living costs for a full-time student in 2027/28 at GBP 20,700.

What is the application fee for Cambridge Judge?

GBP 165.

Application

What essays are required for the Cambridge MBA?

A career objectives statement of up to 500 words and three essays of up to 200 words each, on a professional mistake, the best team you worked with, and someone who positively impacted your life.

How many references does Cambridge Judge require?

One, from a supervisor. Academic references and references from relatives, peers or colleagues are not accepted.

Does Cambridge Judge require the TOEFL or IELTS?

Yes, if English is not your first language and no exemption applies. Minimums include IELTS Academic 7.0 overall and, for TOEFL iBT taken before 21 January 2026, 100 overall.

Does Cambridge Judge offer test waivers for the MBA?

Cambridge does not describe a test waiver for the MBA. A GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition or GRE score is required.

School

Where is Cambridge Judge located?

Trumpington Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom.

How is Cambridge Judge ranked?

17th (joint) in the FT Global MBA 2026 ranking.

Sources

  1. 1. Cambridge Judge Business School, MBA: Apply (September 2027 entry)
  2. 2. Cambridge Judge Business School, Meet the Cambridge MBA class of 2026
  3. 3. Cambridge Judge Business School, MBA employment report (Class of 2024/25)
  4. 4. Cambridge Judge Business School, MBA fees and funding
  5. 5. Cambridge Judge Business School, MBA FAQs