Imperial College LondonImperial College Business School

Full-Time MBA

Degree awarded by Imperial College London

MBAFull-timeOn-campus

Location: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 12 months (optional extended term to 16 months)
Teaching language: English
Next verified deadline: January 12, 2027 (Round 2)

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

The 12-month programme begins with online pre-study modules and a two-week induction at South Kensington in early September. An optional extended term lengthens the programme to 16 months for a longer work placement or global exchange, with additional fees.

Intakes: September 2027 Source: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
Duration: 12 months (optional extended term to 16 months) Source: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
Campus: South Kensington and White City — London, United Kingdom

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.

Applicant category	Amount	Fee basis	Period
All applicants	GBP 81,000 Includes: length of the programme, flights and accommodation for Global Experience Week, core reading and study materials. Source: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026	(fee basis not stated by the school)	2027

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

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification: At least a UK Second Class Honours or the international equivalent, or an acceptable professional qualification.Source: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
Work experience: Minimum 3 years (published requirement)Class average 6 years (class profile, not a requirement)Minimum of three years of continuous relevant full-time work experience after graduation; average six years.Source: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
Test waiver policy: A small number of waivers each cycle; CFA Level 2 or 3 holders automatically qualify.Source: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
English-language waiver: English proficiency test needed unless degree was awarded in a qualifying English-speaking country.Source: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
Essays: RequiredPublished — see the source for details.Source: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
References: Required2 referencesSource: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
Interview: RequiredShortlisted candidates are invited to a 30-minute online interview.Source: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee: Not verified

Admission tests

GMAT (classic): One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 555 (scale 200-800)Class average: 666 (scale 200-800)GMAT, Executive Assessment or GRE; minimum 555 (GMAT 10th Edition: 600); current average 666Source: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
GRE General Test: One accepted test requiredAt least 156 verbal and 158 quantitativeSource: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026
Executive Assessment: One accepted test requiredNo minimum score requirement; aim for 150 or above to be competitiveSource: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other: Not verified

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.

Application deadlines

Intake	Round	Deadline	Applicants	Status
September 2027	Round 1	September 22, 202623:59 UK timeSource: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Passed
September 2027	Round 2	January 12, 202723:59 UK timeSource: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
September 2027	Round 3	March 16, 202723:59 UK timeSource: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
September 2027	Round 4	May 11, 202723:59 UK timeSource: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

Imperial Excellence Scholarship
Benefit
Up to 30% of the tuition fee
Basis
Merit-based
Eligibility
Most outstanding candidates joining the Full-Time MBA, as demonstrated through application and interview
Application
Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: imperial.ac.uk · verified October 5, 2026

Accreditation

No accreditation verified. This does not mean the school or program is unaccredited.

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