Full Time MBA

A full-time MBA on the Barcelona campus that students can complete in 12, 15 or 18 months, with all students completing the same 90 ECTS. It offers specialisations, international exchange options and an entrepreneurship track, and a dual MBA with Peking University Guanghua School of Management is available.

Intakes

September 2027 Source: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Duration

12, 15, or 18 months Source: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Campus

• Barcelona Campus — Barcelona, Spain

Joint / dual degrees

Dual MBA with Peking University Guanghua School of Management

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Requirements

Academic qualification

Undergraduate degree equivalent to a Bachelor's degreeSource: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Work experience

Minimum 2 years (published requirement)Minimum of 2 years' full-time professional experience post-graduationSource: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English-language waiver

Native English speakers and candidates whose Bachelor's or Master's degree was taught entirely in English are exemptSource: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

References

Required2 referencesSource: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Interview

RequiredInterview with an Associate Director of Admissions for shortlisted applicantsSource: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Application fee

EUR 150Source: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

Other test

One accepted test requiredEsade Admission Test (included in the application fee), GMAT or GRESource: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

GMAT Focus Edition

One accepted test requiredClass average: 615 (scale 205–805)Class average around 615 on the current edition and 660 on the previous edition of the GMAT; the page does not state the scaleSource: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL iBT

RequiredPublished minimum: 100One of the accepted English certificates; native English speakers and those with a degree taught entirely in English are exemptSource: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

IELTS Academic

RequiredPublished minimum: 7 (scale 0–9)One of the accepted English certificates; native English speakers and those with a degree taught entirely in English are exemptSource: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

• Esade Need-based Scholarships

  Benefit

  50% to 85% of the MBA tuition fee

  Basis

  Need-based

  Eligibility

  Admitted candidates who demonstrate talent and financial need

  Application

  Considered with the program application

  Official scholarship pageSource: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

• Esade Excellence Awards

  Basis

  Merit-based

  Eligibility

  Based on nationality, gender and/or academic background; apply when you initially apply to the MBA

  Application

  Considered with the program application

  Official scholarship pageSource: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

• Princess of Girona Foundation scholarship

  Benefit

  Up to 75% of the MBA tuition fees

  Basis

  Merit and need

  Eligibility

  Spanish nationals or residents in Spain

  Residency

  Spain

  Application

  Separate application required

  Official scholarship pageSource: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

• AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026
• EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026
• AMBA (Association of MBAs) — School statementAMBA accredits individual programmes. The school states it holds AMBA accreditation; check which programmes are covered.Source: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026

• Class of null — graduates who found a job (percent): 90% · population: Full Time MBA graduates · measured three months after graduation Source: esade.edu · verified October 5, 2026