IMD MBA Deadlines: Application Rounds and Assessment Days

IMD MBA application deadlines for the Class of 2028 (January 2028 start), the linked assessment days, and the status of the Class of 2027 intake.

Application timeline

The IMD MBA runs from January to December. As of 15 October 2026, IMD states: "If you'd like to join our Class of 2027, applications are still open!" IMD lists no closing date for the Class of 2027, which starts in January 2027. For the Class of 2028, which starts in January 2028, IMD lists six application deadlines in 2027. Shortlisted applicants attend an assessment day linked to their deadline. IMD does not publish decision dates; it states: "The earlier you apply, the sooner you will receive your final admission decision."

Class of 2028 deadlines and assessment days

Application deadlineAssessment day (online)Assessment day (on campus)
26 January 20275 February 202712-13 February 2027
16 March 20272 April 20279-10 April 2027
4 May 202714 May 202721-22 May 2027
13 July 202723 July 20276-7 August 2027
7 September 202717 September 202724-25 September 2027
12 October 202722 October 2027Not listed

Missing documents

IMD states that all documents must be submitted with the application and that missing documents may move an application to the next deadline.

Key facts

Application fee
CHF 150
Tuition and fees
CHF 97,500
Program dates
January to December

Sources

  1. 1. IMD, MBA admission process: application deadlines and assessment days
  2. 2. IMD, MBA fees and expenses