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.
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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.
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