IESE Business School MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The graduate business school of the University of Navarra, IESE, has released their 2025-2026 MBA deadlines for the Class of 2028. For more details on the IESE application requirements, visit their website.
Applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks. The time between submission and final decision is expected to be around 6 weeks. A GMAT/GRE score will be required for a final decision.
| Rounds | Application deadline | Interview decision by | Final decision by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 25, 2025 | October 10, 2025 | November 24, 2025 |
| Round 2 | January 9, 2026 | January 23, 2026 | March 16, 2026 |
| Round 3 | March 12, 2026 | March 23, 2026 | April 30, 2026 |
| Round 4 | May 8, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | June 12, 2026 |
Required Materials
To apply to the IESE MBA program, candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
The completed online application form must be submitted with a CV, responses to essay questions, official transcripts, GMAT or GRE scores, one letter of recommendation (preferably from a current employer; up to 3 recommenders may be submitted), a military or Civil Service Obligation Passport-size digital photograph, passport copy, and the non-refundable $200 application fee.
Non-native English speakers who have not obtained a university or post-graduate degree entirely in English or in an English speaking country, or have not lived and worked for at least two consecutive years in an English speaking country, must take the TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, or the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English.
How Does IESE Conduct Interviews?
Interviews are by invitation only. Face-to-face interviews can be held on the IESE campus in Barcelona, via videoconference, or with traveling admissions directors who can meet the candidate in their local area. Interviews are conducted in English.
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Hi. I pivoted from litigation to credit research (worked with Evalueserve India, Crisil India) post my first mba. I did my mba from Symbiosis School of banking and finance in 2021. And altogteher i hold 6 years 4 months of work experience. I am targeting for 2027 fall. I hold an undergraduate degree in Law (BA.LLB (Hons)). I am looking for a change in roles/ geography.
Additional Notes:
1. MBB consultant w/3 years at the firm + one promotion
2. Took a secondment at a nonprofit focused in sustainability in countries below the equator (although have programs above too), including the one I am from (mentioned the link in essays)
3. Choosing to go to MBA for network opportunity to continue sustainability-focus, and inch closer to being ready to be in fields like impact investing (think MBB gives me general knowledge, but doesn't get me to where I want to go)
4. Will return to MBB because of sponsorship
5. Am worried about GRE; got a 158Q and 169V - so avg is around school avg, but the split is bad. Biggest worry here.
6. URM
URM with strong extracurriculars mentoring and tutoring low income students of various ages. Worked 25-40 hrs per week in undergrad which explains the lower GPA. Have led automation projects at work and should receive strong letters of rec. Goal is to pivot to management consulting at a B4/T2 in the financial services space since it matches my prior experience.
Intended R1 applicant to the listed schools. Targetting MBB post-MBA (with one eye on returning to corporate strategy)
I am 25 Indian male and would like to introduce myself as a Chartered Accountant from India working as a Risk Analyst ( Third Party Risk Analyst ) in Citi Chennai.
In addition to 2.5 years of work experience as a Risk Analyst with a promotion .I also have a 3 year CA articleship experience in an audit firm (1.5 years) and as an industrial trainee in one of the start ups of a renowned car manufacturers primarily handling tax compliances audits accounting aspects
Further I have a cgpa of 7.5 in B.Com ( Distance education) since I was pursuing my CA. After my CA I did ACCA (UK based CA) , CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and completed my CFA Level 1. I want to make a career change to finance and targeting M7 , LBS AND INSEAD. Need a review of my profile and suggest me what would be good gmat score for my application