London Business School MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The LBS MBA deadlines for the 2025-2026 admissions seasons are presented below.
London Business School conducts its application process over the course of four rounds. LBS MBA applicants should note that all application materials must be submitted by 5:00 PM UK Time. All of the adcom’s decisions are communicated via email and sent on the relevant deadline day by 11:30 PM UK time.
| Round | Application Deadline | Interview Decision | Final Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 5, 2025 | October 9, 2025 | November 27, 2025 |
| Round 2 | January 5, 2026 | February 10, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Round 3 | March 23, 2026 | April 16, 2026 | June 4, 2026 |
Required Materials
Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification. The adcom looks for at least three years of professional experience, though exceptions are made for applicants with superior academic credentials and truly outstanding evidence of leadership through professional and personal experiences.
All applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores, a professional recommendation, a one-page CV, responses to essay questions, and the £200 application fee. Non-native English speakers must submit the IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge CPE, CAE, PTE Academic or Duolingo English Test score to demonstrate proficiency. A copy of university transcripts is required if extended an offer of admission.
How Does LBS Conduct Interviews?
Selected applicants are invited to interview. Interviews are conducted by alumni or senior admissions staff of the MBA program and generally take place in the region in which the candidate is based. Based on interviewer availability, candidates may be asked to travel to complete the interview.
MBA Applywire
Looking to retool and pivot from government to private sector work. Prefer FTMBA to EMBA programs to enable transition, rather than leveling up in current field. Post-MBA target is corporate strategy roles in entertainment, media, or consumer tech.
Have 1 M7 admit and 1 M7 waitlist from R1.