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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My low cgpa was as a result of working part time during my undergrad to cover my expenses and mostly for experience. Parent's business run into financial challenges made things difficult because i had to pay my fees. had CGPA of 3.0+ in 3rd and 4th year in my undergrad(60 credit hours). currently work in commercial bank in CX with 4yrs Work Exp. It will be 6yrs when I apply for the MBA ,I will be promoted to a different unit soon. pro bono consulting for young entrepreneurs. Led youth groups at church and organize capacity building events.
Plan on writing the GRE with 330 as target.
Hoping for a significant scholarship
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I have worked for over 10 years in sales and business development and I am currently completing a PostGraduate Diploma in Banking and Finance and I need an a good MBA to enable me pivot into financial services.
Currently working in consulting with a major FMCG/alcobev client, mainly across analytics, supply, and business problem-solving work. Over time, I’ve realized I enjoy understanding why problems exist within organizations and how teams, systems, and decisions can work better together, which is what’s pushing me towards strategy consulting and an MBA.
A lot of my interest in business also comes from seeing how everyday products and operations work behind the scenes. Outside work, I co-founded and ran a digital literacy initiative (1yr 2mo) during COVID where we helped elderly individuals and women from underserved communities learn basic digital tools to stay connected and manage daily activities during lockdown.
I’m currently preparing for the GMAT and exploring schools such as LBS, Fuqua, Ross, Tuck, and a few reach schools depending on how the score progresses.
Veteran. Ivy League undergrad. Planning to pivot into consulting or LDP.
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15 / June / 2026