MBA is one of the most sought-after postgraduate programs offered by the Imperial College Business School. Getting into the university for this flagship course is extremely competitive, but not impossible. Listed below are the entry requirements for Imperial College London MBA:
Academic Requirement: International equivalent of a UK 2.1 Honors degree, or a 1st Class degree (for Indian students).
Work Experience: At least three years of work experience in a managerial role. Experience can be from any industry, including the public sector, charitable organizations, or the arts.
English Language Proficiency: All applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate proof of proficiency in English by securing ONE of the following:
- IELTS: Overall score of 7.0 (with no less than of 6.5 in each band)
- GMAT: iBT: Overall score of 100 (with minimum 22 in each component)
- Duolingo English Test: Overall score of 125 (with minimum 115 in each sub-section)
GMAT/GRE Scores: Applicants must submit a valid GMAT/GRE score, obtaining the following minimum scores required:
- GMAT: Overall score of 600
- GMAT (Focus Edition): At least 555
- GRE: At least 156 in the verbal, and 158 in the quantitative sections
References: One professional reference is required. Candidates must share referee's email address or upload completed referee reports.
Essays: Essays play an impactful role in the candidate's application and helps them stand-out among the pool of applicants. With the help of their essay, an applicant must be able to answer the following questions:
- How do you expect the MBA programme to impact your career in both the short term and long term? (500 words)
- Why do you want to study at Imperial College Business School and how will you contribute to the Imperial College community? (500 words)
- Imperial's values are Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, and Excellence. Describe a time where you embodied one, or more, of these values and explain the impact it had. (500 words)