IMD MBA Admissions: Requirements, Deadlines and Assessment Day
IMD MBA admission requirements, application components, Class of 2028 deadlines, the assessment day and costs.
Application overview
IMD requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least two years of full-time postgraduate work experience; IMD states the typical range in the class is three to eight years. Applicants submit an online application with transcripts, a GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment score, a one-page CV on the IMD template and one business-related recommender, and pay a non-refundable CHF 150 fee. Shortlisted applicants attend an assessment day. IMD does not publish an acceptance rate. Applications for the Class of 2027 (January 2027 start) are still open with no published closing date. The Class of 2028 (January 2028 start) has six deadlines in 2027.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Decision date |
|---|---|---|
| Class of 2027 (January 2027 start) | Applications still open; no closing date published | Not published by IMD |
| Class of 2028 (January 2028 start) | 26 January 2027 | Not published by IMD |
| Class of 2028 (January 2028 start) | 16 March 2027 | Not published by IMD |
| Class of 2028 (January 2028 start) | 4 May 2027 | Not published by IMD |
| Class of 2028 (January 2028 start) | 13 July 2027 | Not published by IMD |
| Class of 2028 (January 2028 start) | 7 September 2027 | Not published by IMD |
| Class of 2028 (January 2028 start) | 12 October 2027 | Not published by IMD |
Application components
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- At least two years of full-time postgraduate work experience
- Diplomas and transcripts with grading scale (official English or French translations)
- GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment score less than 5 years old (IMD recommends 555 or above on the GMAT, or an equivalent GRE or EA score)
- One-page CV in English on the IMD CV template
- One business-related recommender
- Non-refundable application fee of CHF 150
- Assessment day (online or on campus) for shortlisted applicants, with individual and group tasks and an interview
Assessment day
Shortlisted applicants are invited to an assessment day, online or on campus, with individual and group tasks and an interview. Each assessment day is linked to an application deadline. The program is taught in English, and IMD assesses English proficiency on the assessment day instead of requiring an English test score.
Costs
- Tuition
- CHF 80,000
- Mandatory fees
- CHF 17,500
- Living expenses
- CHF 30,000 to CHF 36,000 per year
Costs and scholarships
Tuition is CHF 80,000 and mandatory fees are CHF 17,500, a total of CHF 97,500. IMD estimates living expenses at CHF 30,000 to CHF 36,000 per year. IMD states that approximately 48% of MBA students receive scholarships or bursaries. Admitted candidates pay a non-refundable enrolment deposit to confirm their place.
Sources
- 1. IMD, MBA admission process
- 2. IMD, MBA fees and expenses