Imperial Business School MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The Imperial Business School has released the 2025-2026 MBA deadlines.
| Rounds | Application deadline | Interview Decision | Decision Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 23, 2025 | October 17, 2025 | November 14, 2025 |
| Round 2 | January 13, 2026 | February 6, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
| Round 3 | March 17, 2026 | April 10, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| Round 4 | April 28, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | June 19, 2026 |
All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. UK time on the day of the application deadline. Successful candidates will be notified by 5 p.m. UK time on the decision date.
Required Materials
Applications to the Imperial MBA program require a current resume/CV, personal statement, complete degree transcripts with English translation if necessary, contact details of two professional referees (current line manager recommended), career planning questions, GMAT/GRE test scores (waivers available) and English language scores if required (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS). Each cycle, Imperial offers a small number of GMAT waivers to candidates. To be considered for a waiver, applicants need to demonstrate exceptional academic performance and evidence of strong quantitative skills. To request a waiver, they will need to provide 1) A copy of their transcripts detailing modules taken and grades achieved 2) An up-to-date CV.
How Does Imperial Conduct Interviews?
Interviews are by invitation only. The adcom uses the interview to get a sense of candidates’ passion and drive, and why they want to study an MBA at Imperial. Interviews are held online and last approximately 30 minutes.
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.