CEIBS MBA Admissions: Requirements, Deadlines and Interview
CEIBS MBA admission requirements, application checklist, MBA Class of 2029 rounds and decision dates, interview format and costs.
Application overview
CEIBS is admitting the MBA Class of 2029, entering in 2027, across four rounds: Early Action and Rounds 1 to 3. Candidates need a bachelor's degree or above, full-time work experience of two years or longer, a GMAT, GRE or CEIBS Admission Test score, and proficiency in English. The non-refundable application fee is RMB 1,000 for Chinese applicants and USD 180 or RMB 1,000 for international applicants; admitted Early Action candidates receive an application fee rebate upon enrolment. CEIBS does not publish an acceptance rate. The Admissions Committee reviews the academic record, essay responses, work experience, recommendation letters, test scores and interview performance. Outcomes are clear admission, conditional admission, the waiting list or denial.
MBA Class of 2029 rounds
| 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 checklist
- MBA application form, including at least 2 compulsory application essays and 1 optional essay
- 2 letters of recommendation
- University degree and certificate
- University transcript
- ID or passport
- Application fee receipt
- Official GMAT/GRE score report (GMAT code MDQ-HH-39, GRE code 3654), or a CEIBS Admission Test score
- Business card
- Corporate sponsor statement (if applicable)
Interview process
An interview is required for an offer of admission and is given to short-listed applicants. CEIBS sends the notification at least five working days before the interview deadline of the round. The panel is made up of CEIBS faculty, alumni and senior admissions officers; in most cases two interviewers. Each interview is approximately 30 to 40 minutes and is conducted in English, at the Shanghai, Beijing or Shenzhen campuses, or online for overseas applicants.
Deferral and reapplication
An admitted applicant who must defer for circumstances beyond their control can submit a formal request to the MBA Admissions Office. A deposit is required, scholarship offers are not carried over automatically, and CEIBS grants no more than one deferral. Re-applicants submit updated essays and a new application form; CEIBS states that 5 to 10 percent of its applicant pool are re-applicants.
Costs
- Tuition
- RMB 488,000
- On-campus single room
- About RMB 3,300 per month
- Students receiving financial aid
- More than 40%
Sources
- 1. CEIBS, MBA: How to apply, rounds and deadlines
- 2. CEIBS, MBA admissions requirements
- 3. CEIBS, MBA expenses and financial aid
- 4. CEIBS, MBA FAQ