Duke / Fuqua MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The Duke MBA deadlines for the 2025-2026 admissions season are presented in the table below.
The Fuqua School of Business applications are due in September for the Early Action Round, with additional application deadlines in September, January, February and April. International applicants are encouraged, but not required, to apply no later than Round 2. Re-applicants are encouraged to reapply during Early Action or Round 1, but they can apply in any round.
| Round | Application Deadline | Interview Decision By | Admissions Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | September 4, 2025 | September 25, 2025 | October 16, 2025 |
| Round 1 | September 30, 2025 | November 12, 2025 | December 11, 2025 |
| Round 2 | January 8, 2026 | February 13, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
| Round 3 | February 24, 2026 | March 19, 2026 | April 10, 2026 |
| Round 4 | April 1, 2026 | April 16, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
Duke Fuqua joined The Consortium. The deadlines for applying through The Consortium are October 15 and January 5.
Required Materials
Applicants must submit legible, scanned transcripts from every college and university attended, essay question responses, a single page business resume, one required letter of recommendation submitted via the online recommendation form only, GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment (EA) scores, and the $225 application fee.
When Does Duke / Fuqua Issue MBA Interview Invitations?
In the 2024-2025 admissions season, Duke Fuqua moved to an invitation-only interview model. Interviews are conducted in English and last 30-45 minutes. Applicants are to have a one-page resume for the interview, which the interviewers will also have. Attire is business casual.
Interviews may be conducted by an admissions staff member, an alumnus/a, or an Admissions Fellow (a second-year MBA student). Interviews may be conducted on-campus in Durham or virtually.
MBA Applywire
I'm looking to apply to a deferred MBA program. I interned at a BB Investment Bank during my sophomore summer, and I will be returning to the same EB Investment Bank I interned at during my junior summer. Currently enrolled at a Top 30 US university.
Asian Female. T20 Undergrad w/ double major in Biology and Statistics. Decided in college to pivot into the game industry and have interned/worked at top gaming brands. Trying to pivot into product in gaming or start my own company in the game industry.
ECs: president of my gaming club in college, have spoken and continue to speak at numerous universities, conventions, and more regarding careers in video games. Mentored numerous students who want careers in gaming, especially for women/underrepresented genders/LGBTQ+. Served as a judge/advisor for one mentorship program. Created grassroots gaming community in UG in response to COVID that grew to 3000+ members in 3 weeks and had industry speakers, sponsors, and more. Also volunteer at my local aquarium educating the public about ocean conservation and the local wildlife.
Applying Round 2 to Stanford, Harvard, MIT, and Kellogg (MMM) with hopes of moving back to the West Coast afterwards.
Already got an admit from one of the T15 with no scholarship in round 1, applying to the rest in round 2.
I really need a scholarship to afford an MBA so will be applying to lower ranked schools as well. I currently work in Big 4 strategy team.