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Imperial College Business School

Imperial College Business School Admissions Consulting

Imperial College Business School is the business school of Imperial College London, a science and technology university in South Kensington and White City. Its MSc in Management (MiM), specialised MSc programmes and one-year Full-Time MBA attract candidates who want business education with a strong technology and quantitative edge. MBA Center helps you choose the right programme and round, show your quantitative ability, write a strong personal statement and prepare for Imperial’s interview.

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Programmes

Which Imperial programme fits your profile?

ProgrammeWho it’s forLength and fee (2027 entry)Our guide
MSc in Management (MiM)New and recent graduates in any discipline12 months, extendable to 16; £51,000MiM admissions consulting
Specialised MScGraduates who want depth in one field (Finance, Business Analytics, Strategic Marketing, Innovation & Entrepreneurship)Usually 12 months; fees varySpecialised MSc admissions
Full-Time MBAProfessionals with at least three years’ experience (six on average)12 months; £81,000MBA admissions consulting
MiM Admissions

Imperial MSc in Management (MiM) admissions

FeatureImperial MSc in Management
Ranking3rd in the UK (Financial Times Masters in Management Rankings 2025)
Class (2026)246 students; 51 nationalities; 54% women; 39% from business degrees
Academic requirementA first or upper second-class degree (or international equivalent) in any subject
GMAT / GREStrongly recommended but not obligatory if you show good quantitative achievement; GMAT 55th percentile minimum (average 653); GRE Quant 159 adds weight
Quantitative Experience StatementA key part of the form: list your most quantitative courses, topics and level
Fee£51,000 (deposit £7,000); scholarships up to £25,000
Outcomes94% employed within six months
Round (2027 entry)Application deadlineDecision by
129 September 202625 November 2026
26 January 20273 March 2027
310 March 20275 May 2027
428 April 202716 June 2027

Round 1 has closed, so Round 2 (6 January 2027) is the main target, and Imperial advises applying early for scholarships.

MBA Admissions

The Imperial Full-Time MBA at a glance

FeatureImperial Full-Time MBA
Class of 202675 students; 24 nationalities; average age 28; 39% women
RequirementsThree years’ full-time experience after graduation; a UK Second Class Honours degree or equivalent
TestsGMAT 555+ (average 666), Executive Assessment (aim for 150+) or GRE (Verbal 156, Quant 158); automatic waiver for CFA Level 2 or 3
EnglishIELTS 7.0 (6.5 in each element) or equivalent
ApplicationCV, personal statement, essays, two professional referees and a £150 fee; 30-minute online interview
Fee£81,000 for September 2027
Round (September 2027)DeadlineInterviewsDecision by
122 September 202612–23 October 202613 November 2026
212 January 20271–19 February 202712 March 2027
316 March 202729 March – 16 April 202730 April 2027
411 May 202731 May – 11 June 202725 June 2027
How We Help

How we strengthen an Imperial application

We help you show your quantitative ability in the Quantitative Experience Statement and decide whether a GMAT or GRE score will help. We shape a clear personal statement and essays around why Imperial’s technology and innovation focus fits your goals, and run timed mock interviews for Imperial’s short, structured format. IELTS preparation · TOEFL preparation

Our Results

Our Imperial admits

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Pia · MSc in Management, Imperial
A corporate lawyer with four years’ experience across law, business and finance. Her advice: allow a full year for the GMAT and application if you do not have a business background.
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Naomi · MSc in Management, Imperial (2020)
An HEC Lausanne graduate aiming for luxury consulting. She found the interview’s structure the trickiest part.
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Claudia · admitted to Imperial, chose LBS
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Thomas · admitted to Imperial, chose ESSEC
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Comparing Schools

Imperial or London Business School?

Both are in London, but they suit different profiles. Imperial’s MiM welcomes graduates from any discipline and puts weight on quantitative skills and technology; LBS’s Masters in Management is for graduates with up to two years’ experience. For the MBA, Imperial runs 12 months with a class of around 75, while LBS runs 15–21 months with over 500 students.

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Your Team

Your Imperial team

Your application is managed by a Head Coach, a Personal Coach, an Editor and a Concierge who keeps every deadline on track. No consultant works with more than six candidates at a time. MBA Center was founded in 1993 by Dr Hubert Silly, who still advises candidates personally.

FAQ

Imperial College Business School admissions: frequently asked questions

Do I need the GMAT for the Imperial MSc in Management?

No. Imperial strongly recommends the GMAT or GRE but does not require it if you can show good quantitative achievement in your degree and in the Quantitative Experience Statement. A GRE Quant score of 159 or a strong GMAT can add weight.

What are the Imperial MiM deadlines for 2027?

For 2027 entry, the Imperial MSc in Management deadlines are 29 September 2026, 6 January 2027, 10 March 2027 and 28 April 2027, with decisions by 25 November, 3 March, 5 May and 16 June respectively.

What are the Imperial MBA deadlines for September 2027?

The Imperial Full-Time MBA deadlines are 22 September 2026, 12 January 2027, 16 March 2027 and 11 May 2027, each at 23:59 UK time.

What GMAT score do I need for the Imperial MBA?

Imperial asks for a GMAT Focus score of at least 555 (or 600 on the previous GMAT, where the class average is 666), an Executive Assessment of around 150+, or a GRE of at least 156 Verbal and 158 Quant.

How much does Imperial cost?

For 2027 entry, the MSc in Management costs £51,000 and the Full-Time MBA £81,000. Imperial offers scholarships, including awards of up to £25,000 for MiM candidates.

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