Global MBA Admissions & Fees

Before filling out the online admission form, why not start with a quick profile check? All you need is your updated CV and some basic information. One of our admissions managers will contact you directly to discuss your profile and qualifications, and make sure you’re on the right track. We can also advise you on which scholarship you may be eligible for, so you have full transparency for budget planning.

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You will start by creating your EDHEC account so that all the information you enter is saved. This means that if you’re missing anything, you can always come back to complete your application later. A member of our admissions team will be notified when you get started, and follow up with you if you need any help or advice during the process. The application includes official documents and 2 letters of recommendation.

When you’re ready to submit your official application, you’ll be asked to pay the 150€ application fee online. Once paid, you will be able to send your application through to our team to start the official admissions process.

Create your account & Start your application

If your application is accepted, then you will be invited to an initial interview. Depending on what works best for you, the interview can be by virtual meeting, phone, or in person on our campus in Nice, France.

• First, you will complete a conversational interview with one of our admissions managers, which typically lasts about 45 minutes to an hour.
• Second, you will be asked to submit a video questionnaire of you answering a series of surprise questions. You will have two minutes to answer each question.
• Finally, a brief interview with one of our Alumni Attachés will be arranged, which is a wonderful opportunity for you to speak to someone who has been through the programme.

Complete Admissions Guide

At the end of each month, the EDHEC Global MBA Selections Committee, which includes the Head of Admissions and the Programme Director, will personally assess your entire application and promptly inform you of the admission decision.

Since we have a rolling admissions policy, the earlier you apply, the sooner you will know if you have been accepted and also means you will have a better chance of securing one of our top scholarships. If your application is not accepted, your admissions manager will make sure to explain what might be missing. Depending on the details, if it’s experience or qualifications then you may be encouraged to apply again in the future.

Start your application

After the first step of the process noted above, you will already have any scholarship information to help you plan. We also include accommodation costs for your global business trips within the fees so you will need to pay for flights in addition to you expenses throughout the programme (accommodation, living expenses, books, etc.) so you’ll know exactly what you need for budget planning.

Save more by having your first instalment ready when you’ve finished your interviews. We offer a 5% Prompt Payment Reduction if you pay your first instalment of fees within three weeks of acceptance. This is valid for both firm and conditional offers.

Global MBA tuition fees

Once your first instalment has been paid, it will be time to prepare for your move to Nice, France. Advanced planning is highly recommended given you will need to plan a number of logistics, including accommodations. Our International Student Office is available to help you prepare for your move, including the required paperwork.

Tips & Next Steps

Basic admission requirements for the EDHEC Global MBA

Our admissions team carefully reviews each application as a whole. Depending on your full profile, some requirements will have more or less importance.

• A bachelor’s degree (3 years) or a Diploma (4 years) with a minimum of 180 ECTS-Credits (European Credit Transfer System) from a recognised business school or university bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience (preferably in an international environment)
• GMAT Focus Edition, GRE, Tage Mage, Executive Assessment score results to be submitted or equivalent test (e.g., CAT, Bloomberg BAT). Exemptions may be considered for:
  • Candidates who have a STEM-related degree (B.A, Masters, PhD)
  • Candidates with a professional qualification (e.g., CFA level 2, CPA, CIMA, CAIA & CA)
• Strong command of written and spoken English with proof of level: TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge qualifications (B2 First, C1 Advanced) and Duolingo are accepted. Test results must be less than 2 years old (except Cambridge qualifications). Exemptions are possible for:
  • Candidates that are nationals from an English-speaking country
  • Candidates with undergraduate or master's degree taught in English
  • Candidates with 3 years' work experience in an English-speaking country

All applications are evaluated holistically. 

Are you ready to start your Global MBA journey?

Submit your profile to find out if the Global MBA is a good fit for you.

Submit Profile

The following documents are required for a complete application.   If you don’t yet have all of them ready, you can still create an account and begin filling out your application. All the information will be saved, and you will be able to add missing documents and send in the complete application at a later date.

1. CV / Resumé
2. Copy of your passport
3. Copy of your degree or higher education diploma
   • If this is not in English or French, please provide a certified translation.
4. IELTS or TOEFL score report
   • Required scores: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 95. If you are a native English speaker, it is possible to request a waiver from the admissions team. Please contact them directly before submitting your application.
5. Two letters of recommendation
   • Letters of recommendation should come from a superior (direct manager, director, or client), not from a friend, colleague or family member. The referees should send their letters directly to the admissions office at mba.admissions@edhec.edu. Referees can use an EDHEC reference letter template or they can create their own letter.
6. Please note that letters of recommendation sent from a personal email account (such as Gmail) will not be accepted.
7. GMAT or GRE or equivalent test score report
   • If you haven’t yet passed your test, you can request to add your score report to your application at a later date by contacting your admissions manager. You can request an official test report to be sent directly to EDHEC from the test centre by submitting the following codes with your test when you take it:
   • GMAT code 3QQ-WQ-30
   • GRE code 6592
   • Find out more about GMAT at www.gmat.com. 
8. Copy of your transcripts (last 2 years)