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Join IESE CHAT| IESE Deadlines 2026-27 |
| Round | Deadline |
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| IESE Essays 2024-25 |
| Essay 1 | What are your short-term and mid-term post-MBA goals? How will the IESE MBA program help you achieve them? (word limit 300 max) |
| Essay 2 | What would you like to highlight about yourself or your journey which may have not been captured in your application? (word limit 300 max) |
| IESE Class Profile Class of '25 |
| Avg. WE | 65 |
| Average GMAT | 660 |
| Acceptance rate | ~25% |
View the full IESE Class Profile --> https://www.iese.edu/mba/class-profile/| IESE Employment Data Class of '23 |
| Employed 3 Months | 94% |
| Average Salary | $107,964 |
View the full IESE Employment Report Class of 2023 --> https://www.iese.edu/mba/career-impact/
IESE GMAT CLUB SPOTLIGHT KEY TAKEAWAYS 2026PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSIESE Business School offers a two-year MBA program that emphasizes a comprehensive personal and professional transformation. The curriculum is built around the case method, which is a peer-to-peer learning approach that requires students to engage deeply with real-world business scenarios. The program is highly international, with 85% of students coming from outside Spain, representing 60 nationalities.
APPLICATION & ADMISSIONSIESE requires all applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores, with no exceptions due to legal constraints. The admissions process includes four rounds, with deadlines in September, January, March, and May. The school employs a holistic review process, considering the entire application, including essays, video interviews, and recommendations. Successful applicants are invited to an assessment day, which can be attended in person in Barcelona, New York, or Sao Paulo, or virtually.
ESSAYS & TESTSApplicants must submit a written essay and participate in video interviews as part of the application process. The school emphasizes the importance of candidates who have researched the program thoroughly and can demonstrate a strong fit with IESE's values and mission.
PROGRAM INNOVATIONSIESE has recently integrated AI into its curriculum, ensuring that students are prepared for the evolving business landscape. This includes a pre-MBA course on AI literacy and AI-focused content across various courses.
CAREERS & OUTCOMESThe Career Development Center at IESE supports students in achieving their post-MBA goals, with a strong focus on consulting and finance sectors. The school also fosters an entrepreneurial ecosystem, although immediate post-MBA startups are less common due to financial constraints.
SCHOLARSHIPSIESE offers both need-based and merit-based scholarships. Applicants must submit a separate essay to be considered for scholarships, which are awarded based on the candidate's potential contribution to the program and financial need.
NOTABLE Q&A• Language Requirements: Spanish is not mandatory for the MBA, but learning it is beneficial for those seeking employment in Spain.
• Career Gaps: Career gaps are not inherently problematic but should be explained clearly in the application.
• Entrepreneurial Focus: IESE has increased its focus on entrepreneurship, offering courses and support through its Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center.