CEIBS
Shanghai, China - Founded 1994
CEIBS (China Europe International Business School) is a business school in Shanghai, China. Its full-time MBA is a 16-month program taught in English on the Shanghai campus, with an accelerated 12-month option. Applications are open for the MBA Class of 2029, entering in 2027; CEIBS lists the start date as September. The MBA 2028 cohort comes from 29 countries and regions, has an average of 6.0 years of work experience, and is 44.2% women, with 50.5% from outside the Chinese mainland. Tuition for the 16-month MBA 2029 is RMB 488,000. For the MBA Class of 2026, 88.7% of corporate-job-seeking graduates accepted a job offer within three months of graduation, and the median annual base salary was RMB 408,000. CEIBS ranks 8th in the FT Global MBA 2026 ranking.
Class size
120
Class profile
Applications
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Avg GPA
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GMAT range
-
Intl students
50.5%
Women
44.2%
Avg work exp
6.0 yrs
Avg age
-
GRE accepted
Yes
Undergraduate majors
Pre-MBA industries
Employment
Median base salary
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Signing bonus
-
Placement (3 mo)
88.7%
Offers at grad
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Changed industry
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Changed function
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Top employers
| Industry | % of class |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | 23.6% |
| Technology | 16.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12.7% |
| Financial Services | 12.7% |
| Consulting | 10.9% |
Programs
| Type | Program | Duration | Format | Tuition | Class size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | CEIBS MBA | 16 months | Full-time, Shanghai campus | RMB 488,000 (16-month MBA 2029) | 120 |
| Early-career | CEIBS MBA Deferred Admission | Enroll after 2 to 4 years of work | Deferred admission into the full-time MBA, Shanghai | Not stated on the deferred admission page; admits enter a later MBA class at that intake's tuition | - |
| Part-time MBA | Finance MBA (FMBA) | 24 months | Part-time, weekends in Shanghai, taught in Chinese | RMB 598,000 (FMBA 2027) | - |
| Executive MBA | Global EMBA | 24 months | Part-time, modular (4 days every month or 8 days every two months) | USD 118,000 or RMB 848,000 (2026 intake) | - |
| PhD | PhD Program | 48 months | Full-time, on campus | Not stated on the English PhD page | - |
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Admissions
| Round | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | October 14, 2026 | November 4, 2026 |
| Round 1 | December 2, 2026 | December 23, 2026 |
| Round 2 | March 17, 2027 | April 14, 2027 |
| Round 3 | May 19, 2027 | June 19, 2027 |
Application fee
$180
Tuition
RMB 488,000 (16-month MBA 2029)
Total cost
RMB 488,000 tuition plus accommodation and living expenses in Shanghai
Interview
Required for all short-listed applicants. The panel is made up of CEIBS faculty, alumni and senior admissions officers; in most cases two interviewers. About 30 to 40 minutes, in English, in Shanghai, Beijing or Shenzhen, or online for overseas applicants.
English test
Not required
Deferral
Admitted applicants who must defer for circumstances beyond their control may submit a formal request; the Admissions Committee decides, a deposit is required, and no more than one deferral is granted.
FAQ
What GMAT score do I need for CEIBS?
CEIBS publishes no minimum. It states that 80% of CEIBS MBA students have a GMAT Focus total score between 585 and 695. CEIBS also accepts the GRE and the CEIBS Admission Test.
How international is the CEIBS MBA?
The MBA 2028 cohort comes from 29 countries and regions, and 50.5% come from outside the Chinese mainland. 44.2% are women.
What is the CEIBS MBA tuition?
Tuition for the 16-month MBA 2029 is RMB 488,000 (CEIBS gives approx. USD 72,500). A 12-month accelerated option is available.
What are CEIBS's employment outcomes?
For the MBA Class of 2026, 91.9% of corporate-job-seeking graduates received at least one job offer and 88.7% accepted one within three months of graduation. The median annual base salary was RMB 408,000.
Sources
- 1CEIBS, Class profile
- 2CEIBS, Admissions
- 3CEIBS, Employment report (checked October 15, 2026)
Campus photo by Connoisseur, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.