Application
Application for entry into the 2025 intake (MBA Class of 2027) is based on a 'round' admission system. Applicants need to make sure that all necessary documents are submitted to the MBA Admissions Office before the application deadline. The MBA Admissions Office will process an application only when it is completed. The final application deadline for admission is May 21, 2025. As the programme is highly competitive, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The application rounds and deadlines are listed below.
MBA 2027 Admission Rounds and Deadlines
|
Round |
Application Deadline |
Interview location |
Decision by |
|
1 |
October 16, 2024 *Application fee is waived for Round 1 applicants. |
Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen* |
November 27, 2024 |
|
2 |
January 08, 2025 |
Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen* |
February 26, 2025 |
|
3 |
March 12, 2025 |
Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen* |
April 30, 2025 |
|
4 |
May 21, 2025 |
Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen* |
June 18, 2025 |
| *Interview location subject to change | |||
Essays
Each applicant is required to answer essay questions which are included in the online application form, to demonstrate your potential as a qualified MBA student. Those who have applied previously are also required to submit updated essays as well as the online application form.
Interview
An offer of admission to the CEIBS MBA programme requires an interview. After receipt of a complete application package, the MBA Admissions Office will review all information provided and will short-list applicants for interviews. Applicants can choose their interview location, except in special cases. The interview panel will be comprised of CEIBS faculty, department directors, alumni, and admissions managers. In most cases, applicants will be interviewed by two interviewers. Each interview is approximately 30 minutes, conducted in English.
A face-to-face interview is required for all applicants who are residing in mainland China. However, for those applicants who are working or studying outside of mainland China, CEIBS may permit interviews through other arrangements such as videoconference or telephone.
Application Checklist
All application documents may be submitted online. A completed application includes:
- MBA application form
- 2 letters of recommendation
- University degree and certificate
- University transcript
- ID or passport
- Application fee receipt
- Official GMAT/GRE score report
- Business card
- Corporate sponsor statement (if applicable)
Selection Criteria
The Admissions Committee will take a holistic review of the applicant's academic record; response to essay questions; work experience; recommendation letters; test scores (such as GMAT, GRE or CEIBS Admissions Test); and the interview performance in order to comprehensively assess each applicant's overall suitability for MBA study at CEIBS.
Admission Decisions
Admission to the CEIBS MBA programme
We offer clear admission to highly qualified candidates.
Conditional Admission
We offer conditional admission to candidates who clearly demonstrate significant potential for success both within the CEIBS MBA programme and post MBA, but who we feel need additional preparation before beginning the CEIBS MBA programme. Conditional admission is typically based on the need for strengthening the analytical background or improving English communications skills.
Waiting List
If you are placed on the waiting list, you can expect to remain on it until the following round of decisions are released. There is no rank to the waiting list, and no feedback is provided to candidates while they remain on it.
Denied Admission
If you fail to meet the admission requirement of CEIBS MBA Programme, we encourage you to reapply in the next academic year.
Deferral Policy
Applicants who have been offered a place in the CEIBS MBA Programme but must defer their study due to circumstances beyond their control, may do so by submitting a formal request (written or via email) to the MBA Admissions Office. Your request will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and the decision will be sent by email. You are required to pay the appropriate deposit to secure your seat in the programme. Your seat will be re-offered during the admission cycle in the next academic year. The offer of scholarship will not be automatically granted for deferred applicants.
If you choose to withdraw after deferring, CEIBS reserves the right to retain your deposit.
Please note that the School policy is to grant no more than one deferral.
Re-application
If you have submitted an application to CEIBS which was not successful, we encourage you to reapply for the next academic year. In any given year, 5~10 percent of CEIBS' applicant pool are re-applicants.
You will find detailed instructions for re-application in the Online Application System
