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London Business School

London Business School Admissions Consulting

London Business School (LBS) is one of the most international business schools in the world, and one of our candidates’ most frequent destinations in Europe after INSEAD and HEC Paris. MBA Center has guided 16 candidates into LBS programmes, from the MBA and Masters in Management to the Masters in Finance and Global Executive MBA. We help you choose the right programme and round, prepare for the GMAT or GRE, write essays that answer LBS’s questions directly and get ready for your alumni interview.

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Programmes

Which London Business School programme fits your profile?

LBS offers programmes for every career stage. These are the official figures from london.edu:

ProgrammeWho it’s forLengthOur guide
MBAProfessionals with around five years’ experience15–21 monthsMBA admissions consulting
One-Year MBAHolders of a master’s in management with 3–10 years’ experience11 monthsMBA admissions consulting
Masters in ManagementRecent graduates with 0–2 years’ experience12 monthsMiM admissions consulting
Masters in Finance (full-time)Finance professionals with around five years’ experience16 monthsMaster in Finance admissions
Executive MBASenior leaders with around 15 years’ experience, in London or Dubai17–22 monthsEMBA admissions consulting
Class Profile

The LBS MBA at a glance

FeatureLondon Business School MBA
Class size514 students (MBA2027 class)
Diversity44% women; 66 nationalities; about 90% of the class from outside the UK
Work experienceAround five years on average
GMATAverage around 645 (GMAT Focus Edition), typical class range 555–805; GRE also accepted
Structure15 core courses in year one, 100+ electives, exchange with 30+ partner schools
Tuition£123,950 (August 2027 intake)
Outcomes86% of the 2025 class accepted job offers within three months of graduation

Sources: LBS MBA programme and class profile pages, checked October 2026. There is no minimum GMAT score; a score in the class range makes the rest of your application easier to judge. See our GMAT preparation and GRE preparation.

Key Dates

LBS MBA deadlines for the August 2027 intake

LBS has three MBA rounds. All deadlines are at 17:00 UK time, and decisions are emailed on the decision day.

RoundApplication deadlineInterview invitationInterviewsFinal decision
Round 1Thursday 3 September 2026Thursday 8 October 2026Mid-October to early November 2026Thursday 26 November 2026
Round 2Wednesday 6 January 2027Tuesday 9 February 2027Early February to early March 2027Thursday 1 April 2027
Round 3Monday 22 March 2027Thursday 15 April 2027End of April to mid-May 2027Thursday 3 June 2027

Updated October 2026. Round 1 has closed, so Round 2 (6 January 2027) is the main target for this season. Round 3 is open to strong candidates, but scholarships and places are more limited. Source: LBS application calendar.

The Application

What the LBS MBA application asks for

• Essay 1 (500 words): What are your post-MBA goals and how will your prior experience and the London Business School programme contribute towards these?
• Essay 2 (200 words): What makes you unique?
• Optional essay (500 words): anything else the Admissions Committee should know
• One-page CV, university transcripts and one professional reference
• GMAT or GRE score (under five years old) and proof of English unless you qualify for a waiver
• Application fee: £200

The first essay is the heart of the application: a credible goal, a clear link to what you have done so far, and specific reasons why LBS and London help you get there.

Interview

The London Business School interview

Selected candidates are interviewed by LBS alumni or senior admissions staff, usually in the region where you live; you may be asked to travel. Interview feedback is combined with your written application to reach an offer, waitlist or rejection. MiM interviews are currently held online. We run mock interviews in the LBS format, with feedback on your goals, your ‘why LBS’ answer and the leadership examples behind your essays. See interview preparation →

Our Results

Our London Business School admits

Our published success stories include LBS admits across five programmes:

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Ignacio · MBA, LBS (2018)
An engineering graduate of the Université libre de Bruxelles. His advice: understand what you want and what you can offer before you apply.
Read Ignacio’s story →
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Arnaud · MBA, LBS (2010)
Chose the LBS MBA because its longer programme suited his career change better than a one-year MBA.
Read Arnaud’s story →
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Christian · MBA, LBS (2014)
Met us at an MBA fair aiming for HEC Paris and was admitted to the LBS MBA. His advice: be more ambitious.
Read Christian’s story →
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Julien · MBA, LBS (2014)
Admitted after rebuilding his English from a low starting point.
Read Julien’s story →
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Tom · MiM, LBS (2017)
His advice: weigh programme length (one year at LBS, two at some schools) and the city where you want to live.
Read Tom’s story →
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David · Masters in Finance, LBS (2020)
A Bath accounting and finance graduate.
Read David’s story →
See all our success stories →

“Admission consulting is not just about editing and discussing MIMs. It is also about counselling the student through their fears.”

— Edouard, London Business School
Comparing Schools

LBS, INSEAD or HEC Paris?

Many of our candidates apply to LBS alongside INSEAD and HEC Paris, and several have been admitted to two or three of them. The LBS MBA is longer and more flexible (15–21 months, with a summer internship), which suits career switchers; INSEAD’s 10-month MBA suits candidates who want a fast return to work; HEC Paris sits in between at 16 months. Applying from London? See our London page for local test centres and coaching options.

INSEAD admissions consulting HEC Paris admissions consulting Our candidates in London
Our Process

How we prepare your LBS application

Free consultation

Your profile, the right LBS programme and a realistic view of your chances.

Round and test plan

A target GMAT or GRE score and a timeline built back from your chosen round.

Goals and story

We sharpen your post-MBA goals so Essay 1 is specific and credible.

Essays, CV and reference

Your Personal Coach reviews every draft; we help you brief your referee.

Interview

Mock alumni interviews and feedback before the real one.

Offer, waitlist or scholarship

Help with scholarship applications, choosing between offers and waitlist strategy.

Your Team

Your London Business School 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

London Business School admissions: frequently asked questions

When are the London Business School MBA deadlines for 2027 entry?

For the August 2027 intake, the LBS MBA deadlines are 3 September 2026 (Round 1), 6 January 2027 (Round 2) and 22 March 2027 (Round 3), all at 17:00 UK time. Final decisions follow on 26 November 2026, 1 April 2027 and 3 June 2027.

What GMAT score do I need for London Business School?

LBS sets no minimum score. The MBA class average is around 645 on the GMAT Focus Edition, with a typical range of 555 to 805, and the GRE is also accepted.

What are the LBS MBA essay questions?

The LBS MBA asks for two essays: your post-MBA goals and how your experience and the LBS programme will help you reach them (500 words), and what makes you unique (200 words). There is also an optional essay of up to 500 words.

How does the London Business School interview work?

Selected candidates are interviewed by LBS alumni or senior admissions staff, usually in their home region. The feedback is combined with the written application to decide on an offer, a place on the waitlist or a rejection.

How long is the London Business School MBA?

The LBS MBA lasts 15 to 21 months, with exit points at 15, 18 or 21 months. LBS also offers an 11-month One-Year MBA for candidates who already hold a master’s in management.

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