Volume II – Top European MBA Programs: What and When You Need to Apply

• Three Motivational Essays – Yet to be Announced
  
  
  • 300-500 Words per Question

• GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE Score
  
  
• English Language Certification
  
  
• Two Letters of Recommendation – Must Come from a Manager/Superior in a Professional Role
  
  
• Current Professional CV in English
  
  
• Official Copy of University Transcript(s) in English or French 
  
  
• Application Fee: €250
  
  

University of Oxford

Application Deadlines: 

The University of Oxford is yet to announce its application calendar for students looking to enroll in September 2025. We will add this information as soon as the university publishes it.

Application Materials:

• Completed Application Form
  
  
• Full Academic Transcripts
  
  
• One-Page CV Containing Relevant Professional Experience
  
  
• GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE Score Report
  
  
• English Language Test (Only if Required)
  
  
• Two Professional/Academic References
  
  
• Supporting Statement:
  
  

  1. Tell us something that is not covered in your application which you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you. (Maximum 250 Words)

• Online Assessment:
  
  

  1. Two Motivation-Based Questions – All Applicants Will Answer the Same Questions
  
  

  2. One Randomized, Competency-Based Question
  
  

  3. Written Response – “… randomised and light-hearted to show [Oxford] how you can think on your feet!
  
  

• £150 Application Fee

ESADE

Application Deadlines:

ESADE is yet to announce its application calendar for students looking to enroll in September 2025. We will add this information as soon as the university publishes it.

Application Materials:

• Completed Application Form
  
  
• CV with Relevant Work Experience
  
  
• Passport-Sized Photograph
  
  
• Scan of Identity Card (for Spanish Applicants) or Passport for All Other Applicants
  
  
• Bachelor Transcripts and Diploma
  
  
• GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE Score (Official OR Unofficial Accepted)
  
  
  • Students May Also Take the Online ESADE Admissions Test
    
    
• English Test Scores
  
  
• A Mix of 5 Mandatory and Optional Essay Questions:
  
  

  1. Which aspects have you improved on during your academic and professional career so far? Which tools or values have helped you achieve this? (3,000 characters)
  
  

  2. How will your background, values and non-work-related activities enhance the experience of other ESADE MBA students and add to the diverse culture we strive for at ESADE? (3,000 characters)
  
  

  3. What are your motivations in pursuing a full-time MBA at this point in your life? Describe your mid-term and long-term visions for your post-MBA career path. What is it about Esade you think will help you reach your goals? (3,000 characters)
  
  4. Complete two of the following four questions or statements (3,000 characters maximum) 
  
  

  a) I am most proud of…
  b) People may be surprised to learn that I…
  c) What has your biggest challenge been and what did it help you learn about yourself?
  d) Which historical figure do you most identify with and why?
  
  

  5. Please, provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee. This may include gaps in employment, your undergraduate record, plans to retake the GMAT or any other relevant information. (3,000 characters)

   

• Official Interview for Select Students – Conducted by an Associate Director of Admissions
  
  
• Application Fee: €135

Imperial College London

Application Deadlines:

Imperial College London is yet to announce its application calendar for students looking to enroll in September 2025. We will add this information as soon as the university publishes it.

Application Materials:

• Completed Application Form

   

• Current CV
  
  
• Complete Degree Transcripts in English
  
  
• GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE Score
  
  
• Contact Details of Two Professional References (The University Asks That One Reference Come from Your Current Line Manager/Supervisor) 
  
  
• Career Objectives Statement and Personal Statement – Questions Yet to Be Announced
  
  
• Recognized English Language Proficiency Test Scores
  
  
• Interview – Only for Shortlisted Candidates
  
  
• Application Fee: £150

Bocconi University

Application Deadlines:

Bocconi is yet to announce its application calendar for students looking to enroll in September 2025. We will add this information as soon as the university publishes it here.

Application Materials:

• Completed Application Form
  
  
• Official Copy of Your Previous University Grades (in English or Italian) and a Certified Copy of Your Graduate Certificate(s)
  
  
• Pre-Interview:
  
  
  • Precedes the Admissions Interview
    
    
  • Self-Recorded
    
    
• Detailed CV
  
  
  • On Average, Accepted Students Have 5 Years of Prior Work Experience
    
    
• English Language Test Result
  
  
• GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE Score
  
  
• Contact Details of Two Professional or Academic Referees
  
  
• *Additional Document for Applicants Whose Current Employer Intends to Financially Sponsor Their MBA Program
  
  
• Several Short-Answer Essays – Questions Yet to Be Announced
  
  
• Final Interview:
  
  
  • May be Conducted at Bocconi University, Remotely, or In/Near Your Current City of Residence (If Possible)
    
    

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