London Business School MBA Deadlines 2026-2027
The LBS MBA deadlines for the 2026-2027 admissions seasons are presented below.
London Business School conducts its application process over the course of three 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 3, 2026 | October 8, 2026 | November 26, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 6, 2027 | February 9, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
| Round 3 | March 22, 2027 | April 15, 2027 | June 3, 2027 |
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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Hello,
Here is my background:
- Graduated Dec 22, Engineering top 10 program USA
- Starting work in Aug 2023 in Engineering Leadership Dev program at fortune 250 manufacturing
- Did 1 year working product marketing in USA
- Did 1 year working an expat in Eastern Europe doing continuous improvement in Manufacturing
- Now Strategic planner for business transformation in a sub business unit that is underperforming (leading corporate planning process/getting involved in manufacturing ops turnaround)
GMAT: Not taken yet but confident I can get above 700
Not sure if my work history/a potentially high gmat score will get me into these schools. Is industrial manufacturing background valued? I've got some good stories to tell and really want to get the MBA to broaden my understanding of other industries and go in a generalist consultant to top firm.
Thanks!
Planning to apply 2027 R1 but doubtful on whether the school list makes sense and whether my profile is competitive enough given the stats. I have a year to prepare for applications so I am trying my best to fix any gaps, and I would be grateful for any insights/advice.
Demographics: 24F, Indian, long-term Singapore resident
GMAT: 695 Focus (Q87 / V84 / DI85) | Superscore: 705
GPA: 4.57 / 5.0 (First Class), B.E. in Computer Science (Specialized in Cybersecurity & AI) from a Singapore university
Field: OT/Industrial Cybersecurity
Work Experience (4 years at matriculation):
Current: Product Cybersecurity Engineer at F500 Industrial Automation MNC. Leading security strategy and activities for a portfolio of industrial/IoT applications. Coordinating cross-functional engineering teams across US and APAC (but no direct reports).
Previous: Cybersecurity Engineer at F100 Industrial Automation MNC. Company award recipient for automating risk assessment processes across APAC teams. Hold specialized industry certifications.
Extracurriculars & Leadership:
Active mentor for foreign domestic workers (financial empowerment + digital literacy) and rural youth employability programs in Asia.
Active speaker/volunteer at a regional Women in Tech community;
College: Dance Captain for 2 years, selected for INSEAD mentorship & Bloomberg Women in Finance programs.
Career Goals
Short-Term: Product Security / Tech Leadership at an industrial technology firm or specialized B2B tech advisory practice.
Long-Term: Launch/lead an industrial cybersecurity advisory practice focused on industrial SMEs across Southeast Asia.
Why MBA: Transition from technical execution to business/product strategy, build executive leadership capability.
Questions: Is the above school list reasonable or should I be dropping (or adding) any schools? Given my overrepresented background, is my profile competitive or do I need to work on some aspects?
Thank you in advance!
Hey Y'all,
Background: 27M, Mexican-American based in Texas
I am planning to apply this year. I studied petroleum engineering at a large Texas school and graduated with a 3.4 GPA. After graduating, I started working as a field engineer for a oil field services company for about 3 years. I was then promoted into more of an in office engineering role at this service company where I work with modeling & data analysis. I have been doing the in office engineering for about 2 years.
Post MBA, I want to work at a large oil company (think Shell, Chevron, etc) in acquisitions and divestitures using my engineering background + business skills.
Extracurriculars:
-I volunteer with coaching a local youth baseball league
-I volunteer with Hispanic students with college prep & admissions
-I volunteer with GED tutoring
Looking forward to hearing on how to improve my profile! I am really looking to maximize possible scholarships.
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