London Business School MBA Admissions: Requirements and Deadlines
LBS MBA application requirements, rounds for the August 2027 intake, interview process and fees.
Application overview
LBS has three MBA application rounds for the August 2027 intake. The application requires an online form, essays, a one-page CV, one referee, a valid GMAT or GRE score, university transcripts, proof of English language ability unless exempt, and a £200 fee. LBS does not publish an acceptance rate.
MBA application calendar, August 2027 intake
| Round | Application deadline | Interview decision sent | Interview period | Admission decision sent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Thursday 3 September 2026 | Thursday 8 October 2026 | Mid-October to early-November 2026 | Thursday 26 November 2026 |
| Round 2 | Wednesday 6 January 2027 | Tuesday 9 February 2027 | Early February to early March 2027 | Thursday 1 April 2027 |
| Round 3 | Monday 22 March 2027 | Thursday 15 April 2027 | End of April to mid-May 2027 | Thursday 3 June 2027 |
Application components
- Online application form, which can be saved and completed over several sessions
- Essays: two required questions and one optional question
- One-page CV, with reasons for significant employment gaps on a separate sheet
- One referee: your current employer, a colleague, or someone who knows you well in a work context
- Valid GMAT or GRE score, less than five years old, reported officially to LBS
- Proof of English language ability: IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge CPE, CAE, PTE Academic or Duolingo English Test, unless your first language is English and you have always been a citizen of and primarily resident in a majority English-speaking country as defined by UKVI. The requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. TOEFL institution code: 0898.
- Transcripts from each university attended, with certified English translations where needed
- Application fee of £200 (free for LBS alumni and current active military candidates)
Interview process
Selected applicants are invited to interview. Interviews are conducted by alumni or senior admissions staff, usually in the region where the applicant is based; depending on interviewer availability, applicants may be asked to travel. AI tools are not permitted during the interview or the video submission. Interview feedback is combined with the application, and the decision is offer, reject or waitlist.
Key facts
- Application fee
- £200
- Tuition
- £123,950
- Student Association Fee
- £400
- Referees
- 1
- English test
- Required unless exempt
- Acceptance rate
- Not published
Sources
- 1. London Business School, MBA: Apply (application calendar, essay questions, How to apply FAQs)
- 2. London Business School, MBA: Fees, financing and scholarships
- 3. London Business School, MBA: FAQs