Imperial Business School MBA Deadlines 2026-2027
The Imperial Business School has released the 2026-2027 MBA deadlines.
| Rounds | Application deadline | Interview Dates | Decision Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 22, 2026 | October 12-23, 2026 | November 13, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 12, 2027 | February 1-19, 2027 | March 12, 2027 |
| Round 3 | March 16, 2027 | March 29-April 16, 2027 | April 30, 2027 |
| Round 4 | May 11, 2027 | May 31-June 11, 2027 | June 25, 2027 |
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 do not have a strong academic background, but I believe I have a strong professional background to offset. I have over 10 years of progressive finance experience starting as an analyst moving all the way into a Director level role with line of sight into a VP role within the next 2 years. My background consists of financial acumen and cross department engagement resulting in tangible business outcomes and deliverables. I have experience managing upwards, managing downwards with my direct reports, and managing sideways with various department directors and VPs.
- Engineer at a top Aerospace & Defense company (Blue Chip / Fortune 100 company)
- 3 years of FT experience, have had 1 promotion so far, expecting 1 more before matriculation in Fall 2028
- Will have 4.7 Yrs FT experience (+2 undergrad internships) at matriculation
- Applying R1 2027 for Fall 2028 Full Time Entry
- Mechanical Engineering BS with Aerospace Engineering Minor, GPA 3.53
- Undergraduate volunteering included leadership role for a Pediatric Cancer philanthropy that raised $XX,XXX / yr.
- Also had an undergrad internship with a Blue Chip / Fortune 100 automotive company
- Hold a Masters in Engineering Management from Washington University in St. Louis, GPA 3.94
- Masters Capstone was a consulting project sponsored by a boutique firm in NYC
- Currently in MIT Sloan's Pre-LGO Pipeline Program
- Currently prepping for GMAT Focus, I am a strong test taker and expect 95th Percentile+. First attempt will be in early Q1 2027.
- Post-MBA goal: MBB Consulting in the Aerospace & Defense or broader industrials sector. Also considering a pivot to A&D/Industrials Investment Banking. (Any/all advice on how either of these map better to my profile is appreciated!)
29, applying R1 2027 for Fall 2028 entry. GMAT Focus not yet taken; targeting ~670. 3.49 GPA, B.B.A. Finance (magna cum laude, full-tuition scholarship) from a state school.
~3 years at GS (margin lending ops to internal audit), now an Audit Manager in internal audit at TD covering Global Markets (fixed income, munis, prime services, counterparty credit risk). Lead audits as Auditor-in-Charge, manage small teams, support regulator exams. Use SQL/Alteryx in audit work. CIA in progress. Fluent in Spanish. Starting Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteering.
Goal: move from risk/controls into strategy or product roles at an established fintech (lending, brokerage, payments). Long term: run a fintech business line.
Schools: Wharton, Columbia, Yale SOM, Tuck, Stern, Fuqua, Ross/Johnson, Georgetown. Planning to use the Consortium for several. Also considering Stern part-time.
MBA LiveWire
Received the interview invite via email, very excited!