Esade MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The Esade MBA deadlines for the 2025-2026 admissions season are as follows.
| Rounds | Application Deadline | Final Decision Notification By |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 1, 2025 | November 2025 |
| Round 2 | November 19, 2025 | January 2025 |
| Round 3 | January 14, 2026 | February 2026 |
| Round 4 | February 18, 2026 | March 2026 |
| Round 5 | March 18, 2026 | April 2026 |
| Round 6 | April 22, 2026 | May 2026 |
| Round 7 | May 13, 2026 | June 2026 |
| Round 8 | June 3, 2026 | June 2026 |
| Round 9 | June 24, 2026 | July 2026 |
Required Materials
Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree, along with 2 years minimum of professional experience.
The completed application will include transcripts for all post-secondary academic work, GMAT, GRE or Esade Admissions Test score reports (no waiver available), essay responses, two references, a current resume in English, and the application fee. Applicants must also provide a passport-style photo, a copy of their passport(s) or identity card (Spanish citizens). While no minimum score for the GMAT or GRE is required, the adcom notes that the current average scores are 660 for the GMAT test and 160/162 for the GRE test. Recommendations may come from professional or academic references, but the adcom notes a preference for professional sources.
Non-native English speakers who do not hold a university degree from a university where English is the teaching language must prove their English proficiency with one of the following: a 100 on the TOEFL IBT, a 7.0 on the IELTS, a B+ for a Certificate in Advanced English, a C+ for a Certificate of Proficiency in English, or +68 on Academic Pearson.
Interviews
Interviews are issued by invitation only and an interview is mandatory for admission. All selected applicants are interviewed by an associate director of admissions.
Interviews may be conducted in person either in Barcelona or at an international off-campus admissions events. Alternatively, the interview can be done via Skype.
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I'm a GCC national at MBB in the region. Mostly worked on large-scale government projects, and hoping to continue in government after graduation (also a woman, not sure if that makes a difference but I see fewer women from my country applying to MBAs).
322 GRE (162V 160Q)
3.0 GPA from US T30 school (this one is painful but I had a strong upward trend after switching majors)
5 years experience (boutique + currently MBB)
Hey everyone,
I’d really appreciate an honest profile review and advice on how to best position myself over the next 4–5 years before applying to MBA programs (targeting M7 / T15, ideally with strong scholarship outcomes).
Background:
• 23M, URM (Latino, immigrant background)
• Graduated December 2025 from a non-target state school (Honors College)
• Major: Finance
• GPA: \~3.7–3.8
Work Experience:
Incoming: Management Rotation Program (Audit track) at a large U.S. financial institution (starting mid-2026)
• Rotational program with exposure to risk, capital markets, and enterprise functions
Current: Financial Analyst (Controls / Risk) at a large global tech company (co-op + full-time transition before MRP) not FAANG but similar
Prior internships:
A) 6 months internship Internal Audit – Housing Finance / Mortgage-related institution (Fannie/freddie)
B) 1 year internship and 1 year contract Risk & Compliance – Fixed Income / Debt Issuance organization (~$800B issuance exposure)
Exposure to MBS, capital markets, and financial risk frameworks
C) Summer experience for a regulatory agency (Pcaob, SEC, GAO)
Leadership & Extracurriculars:
• Director of Data Analytics – professional Latino association (2-5K members)
• Committee Member – State CPA Society (content + events)
Certifications / Plans:
Sitting for CFA Level I (May) → plan to complete CFA within ~3–4 years
Planning to complete CPA (150 credits + exams) within ~4–5 years
Short-Term Goal (pre-MBA):
Move from audit → capital markets / risk / transaction-related roles internally
Potentially pivot into roles closer to banking, valuation, or strategy
Long-Term Goal (post-MBA):
Investment Banking (M&A / Capital Markets) or potentially strategy consulting as backup
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Questions:
1. How competitive is this profile today for M7 / T15 (assuming a strong GMAT, targeting 740+)?
2. What matters more in my case over the next few years:
• Internal mobility into capital markets–related roles?
• External jump (e.g., consulting, transaction advisory)?
3. Will CPA + CFA actually help for MBA admissions + IB recruiting, or is that overkill?
4. How can I best differentiate coming from a non-target + audit background?
5. What would you prioritize if you were me for the next 4–5 years?
I am a European 28-years-old engineer (automotive and oil&gas background) preparing my MBA applications. GMAT Focus 695 (97th percentile), IELTS 8/9, ~3 years of work experience.
4.1 GPA from a T10 university in STEM planning on doing entrepreneurship post college during the deferred years.