UT Austin / McCombs MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin has released their full-time MBA deadlines for the 2025-2026 admissions season. All applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. CST the day of the deadline.
| Rounds | Application Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 15, 2025 | December 16, 2025 |
| Round 2 | January 15, 2026 | March 26, 2026 |
| Round 3* | April 1, 2026 | May 7, 2026 |
*Last deadline for international applicants.
Required Materials
The application for the Class of 2028 opens in August of 2025. Applicants must submit with the online application a professional resume, official copies of all academic transcripts, GMAT, GRE or EA self-reported scores (official score reports must be sent directly to UT Austin, waivers available), responses to essay questions, no more than one professional letter of recommendation, a video assessment, and the non-refundable $200 application fee. The application fee invoice will be sent through the online portal 1-2 days after application submission.
UT Austin has a formal test waiver petition process. Applicants who are approved through this petition would have their GMAT/GRE/EA test requirement waived. Additionally, in place of the standard admissions interview, candidates complete a Video Assessment component. All applicants will have 7 days (after submitting the application and paying the fee) to complete the 7 question prompts. Each prompt will allow for a three minute response. See more on the McCombs Admissions Blog.
Fee waivers are available to veterans or current U.S. military service members, Teach for America participants (current or alumni), Forté MBA Launch participants (current or alumni), and Fulbright participants (current or alumni).
All international applicants are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS prior to the submission deadline for the round in which they are applying. TOEFL and IELTS test scores expire two years from the test date.
Optional Interview at McCombs
All applicants are invited to complete an optional interview, which is a candid two-way dialogues with a current McCombs MBA student. The adcom offers this as an opportunity to showcase your interpersonal skills, reaffirm motivation, and make a lasting positive impression, as well as to learn more about the McCombs community and program.
MBA Applywire
Hi. I pivoted from litigation to credit research (worked with Evalueserve India, Crisil India) post my first mba. I did my mba from Symbiosis School of banking and finance in 2021. And altogteher i hold 6 years 4 months of work experience. I am targeting for 2027 fall. I hold an undergraduate degree in Law (BA.LLB (Hons)). I am looking for a change in roles/ geography.
Additional Notes:
1. MBB consultant w/3 years at the firm + one promotion
2. Took a secondment at a nonprofit focused in sustainability in countries below the equator (although have programs above too), including the one I am from (mentioned the link in essays)
3. Choosing to go to MBA for network opportunity to continue sustainability-focus, and inch closer to being ready to be in fields like impact investing (think MBB gives me general knowledge, but doesn't get me to where I want to go)
4. Will return to MBB because of sponsorship
5. Am worried about GRE; got a 158Q and 169V - so avg is around school avg, but the split is bad. Biggest worry here.
6. URM
URM with strong extracurriculars mentoring and tutoring low income students of various ages. Worked 25-40 hrs per week in undergrad which explains the lower GPA. Have led automation projects at work and should receive strong letters of rec. Goal is to pivot to management consulting at a B4/T2 in the financial services space since it matches my prior experience.
Intended R1 applicant to the listed schools. Targetting MBB post-MBA (with one eye on returning to corporate strategy)
I am 25 Indian male and would like to introduce myself as a Chartered Accountant from India working as a Risk Analyst ( Third Party Risk Analyst ) in Citi Chennai.
In addition to 2.5 years of work experience as a Risk Analyst with a promotion .I also have a 3 year CA articleship experience in an audit firm (1.5 years) and as an industrial trainee in one of the start ups of a renowned car manufacturers primarily handling tax compliances audits accounting aspects
Further I have a cgpa of 7.5 in B.Com ( Distance education) since I was pursuing my CA. After my CA I did ACCA (UK based CA) , CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and completed my CFA Level 1. I want to make a career change to finance and targeting M7 , LBS AND INSEAD. Need a review of my profile and suggest me what would be good gmat score for my application