INSEAD
Fontainebleau, France - Founded 1957
INSEAD runs a one-year, full-time MBA with January and August intakes. Students start on the Fontainebleau, France, or Singapore campus. INSEAD describes a typical MBA class as 900 to 950 students across the two intakes, from around 90 nationalities, with 38% women and an average age of 29. The Financial Times ranked INSEAD #2 in its Global MBA Ranking 2026. For the Class of 2025, the overall annual median salary was EUR 100,000 and 50% of graduates went into management consulting.
Class size
950
- #2 Financial Times Global MBA 2026
- #7 Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools 2026-27 (Europe and Middle East)
Class profile
Applications
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Avg GPA
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GMAT range
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Intl students
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Women
38%
Avg work exp
6.0 yrs
Avg age
29
GRE accepted
Yes
Employment
Median base salary
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Signing bonus
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Placement (3 mo)
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Offers at grad
-
Changed industry
38%
Changed function
49%
Top employers
| Industry | % of class |
|---|---|
| Management Consulting | 50% |
| Technology, Media & Telecommunications | 18% |
| Corporate Sectors | 17% |
| Financial Services | 15% |
Programs
| Type | Program | Duration | Format | Tuition | Class size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | INSEAD MBA | 10 months | Full-time, on campus (start in France or Singapore) | EUR 109,860 (August 2026 and January 2027 intakes) | - |
| Executive MBA | Global Executive MBA | 14 months | Modular (in person in France, Singapore or Abu Dhabi; blended Flex option) | EUR 142,150 | - |
| Specialized master | Master in Finance (MIF) | 14 months | Full-time, France and Singapore | EUR 57,870 | - |
| Specialized master | Master in Management (MIM) | 14 months | Full-time, France and Singapore | EUR 57,870 | - |
Admissions
| Round | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 (August 2027 intake) | 15 September 2026 | Interview decision 16 October 2026; final decision 20 November 2026 |
| Round 2 (August 2027 intake) | 03 November 2026 | Interview decision 04 December 2026; final decision 22 January 2027 |
| Round 3 (August 2027 intake) | 19 January 2027 | Interview decision 19 February 2027; final decision 19 March 2027 |
| Round 4 (August 2027 intake) | 09 March 2027 | Interview decision 09 April 2027; final decision 07 May 2027 |
Application fee
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Tuition
EUR 109,860 (August 2026 and January 2027 intakes)
Total cost
Not published as a single figure: tuition EUR 109,860 plus living expenses
Interview
After submission, applicants complete a Kira Talent video and written assessment within 48 hours of the application deadline: four video questions (45 seconds to prepare, 60 seconds to respond each) and a final written question (five minutes); about 15 to 20 minutes in total. An Admissions Officer informs applicants of the pre-selection decision about one month after the round closes. Pre-selected applicants interview with two INSEAD alumni, typically in their country of residence. The Admissions Committee then reviews the application with the interviewers’ feedback.
English test
Required
Deferral
In general INSEAD does not grant deferrals; apply for the intake in which you intend to enroll.
FAQ
How long is the INSEAD MBA?
One year. Students who start in August finish in ten consecutive months; students who start in January have a two-month summer break for an internship or other projects.
What GMAT score do I need for INSEAD?
INSEAD has no minimum GMAT and does not publish a class average. For the GMAT Focus Edition it recommends Verbal 80, Quantitative 80 and Data Insights 77. The GRE is accepted with no preference between the tests.
Does INSEAD offer deferrals?
In general INSEAD does not grant deferrals. Apply for the intake in which you intend to enroll.
What is the median salary for INSEAD graduates?
For the Class of 2025 the overall annual median salary was EUR 100,000 and the median sign-on bonus was EUR 28,900, as reported by INSEAD in euros.
Sources
- 1INSEAD, Class profile
- 2INSEAD, Admissions
- 3INSEAD, Employment report (checked October 15, 2026)
Campus photo by Baidax, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.