2026–27 Cycle
Updated
MiM Application Deadlines 2026-27
Round 1 to Round 4 deadlines, accepted admission tests, average GMAT and GRE scores, acceptance rates and class sizes for 29 of the world's top Master in Management programs - verified against each school's own admissions page.
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Rounds Tracked
The short answer: for the 2026-27 cycle, most Master in Management programs open Round 1 between September and October 2026, run Round 2 in November 2026 or January 2027, and close their final round somewhere between March and July 2027 for a September 2027 start. Among schools with confirmed dates, ESADE closes Round 1 first, on 1 October 2026, followed by INSEAD on 6 October and HEC Paris on 7 October. ESSEC has not yet published its 2027-intake calendar - all four rounds are still listed as to be determined. A meaningful minority of schools - RSM Erasmus, Warwick, LSE, IESE and ESMT Berlin among them - use rolling admissions instead of fixed rounds, where seats fill as offers go out.
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This page tracks 29 MiM and MiM-equivalent programs across Europe, the UK, the US and Asia Pacific. For every program you get the published Round 1 to Round 4 deadlines, which admission tests are accepted, average GMAT and GRE scores, acceptance rate, class size and how many letters of recommendation are required. Every date is taken from the school's own admissions page - see sources and verification dates at the bottom.
Deciding where to apply rather than when? Start with the GMAT Club MiM rankings, which compare the QS and Financial Times tables side by side, then take specific school questions to the Masters programs forum.
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MiM Application Deadlines in Europe (2026-27)
16 Programs
Continental Europe is where the Master in Management originated and still has the deepest bench. Read more ▾
The French grandes ecoles - HEC Paris, ESSEC, ESCP, EDHEC - run structured four-round calendars that open earliest, while Bocconi, Nova SBE, Copenhagen Business School, IESE and ESMT Berlin sit at various points between fixed rounds and fully rolling review. Acceptance rates in this group are the tightest on the page: several programs admit under 10% of applicants.
| # | Program | Avg GMAT | Avg GRE | Accepted Tests | Acceptance Rate | Class Size | LORs | R1 Deadline | R2 Deadline | R3 Deadline | R4 Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HEC ParisMSc in Management | 710 | 320 |
GMATGRETAGE MAGE
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~8%
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~350 | 1 | 07 Oct 2026 | 26 Nov 2026 | 17 Feb 2027 | 26 Apr 2027 |
| 2 | ESSEC Business SchoolMiM | 700 | 315 |
GMATGRETAGE MAGECAT
|
~10%
|
~400 | 2 |
R1–R4 to be determined
ESSEC lists all four rounds for the 2027 intake as to be determined. Deadlines close at 12:00 noon Paris time once published. |
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| 3 | ESCP Business SchoolMiM | 690 | 310 |
GMATGRE
|
~15%
|
~900 | 2 |
R1–R4 to be determined
ESCP has not yet published its 2027-intake round dates. Confirm on escp.eu once released. |
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| 4 | INSEADMiM | 700 | 315 |
GMATGRE
|
~12%
|
~200 | 2 | 06 Oct 2026 | 08 Dec 2026 | 23 Feb 2027 | 27 Apr 2027 |
| 5 | University of St. GallenMiM | 680 | 310 |
GMATGRE
|
~10%
|
~150 | 2 |
Thursday, 22 Oct 2026 – 16:00
Opens 1 Oct 2026. The CEMS MIM online form and all documents must be uploaded by 22 Oct 2026, 16:00. |
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| 6 | RSM ErasmusMiM | 670 | 316 |
GMATGRE
|
~20%
|
~200 | 2 | Rolling Oct 2026 – May 2027 | |||
| 7 | WHU Otto BeisheimMiM | 680 | 310 |
GMATGRE
|
~15%
|
~100 | 2 |
30 Apr 2027 – visa applicants
31 May 2027 – EU/EEA
Applications are reviewed as they arrive; these are final cut-offs, not rounds. The earlier date applies to anyone needing a German student visa. |
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| 8 | University of MannheimMiM | 650 | 300 |
GMATGRE
|
~25%
|
~150 | 1 |
30 Apr 2027 – visa applicants
31 May 2027 – EU/EEA
Two final cut-offs rather than rounds. The earlier date applies to anyone needing a German student visa. |
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| 9 | IE Business SchoolMiM | 680 | 310 |
GMATGREIE Test
|
~20%
|
~300 | 2 | Rolling Oct 2026 – Jun 2027 | |||
| 10 | ESADE Business SchoolMiM · 9 rounds (R5–R9 run 18 Mar – 1 Jul 2027) | 670 | 305 |
GMATGRE
|
~15%
|
~200 | 2 | 01 Oct 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | 14 Jan 2027 | 18 Feb 2027 |
| 11 | EDHEC Business SchoolMiM | 670 | 305 |
GMATGRETAGE MAGE
|
~20–30%
|
~300 | 2 | Rolling – opens early Jun 2026 | |||
| 12 | Bocconi UniversityMSc International Management | — | — |
GMATGREBocconi Test
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— | ~480 | — | 29 Oct 2026 | 26 Jan 2027 | 11 Mar 2027 | 29 Apr 2027 |
| 13 | Nova SBEInternational Master's in Management | — | — |
GMATGRE
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~10%
|
~69 | 2 | 23 Mar 2027* | 30 Apr 2027* | — | — |
| 14 | Copenhagen Business SchoolMSc Economics & Business Administration | — | — |
GMATGRE
|
— | — | — | 15 Jan 2027* | — | — | — |
| 15 | IESE Business SchoolMaster in Management | — | — |
GMATGRE
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— | — | — | Rolling – monthly rounds | |||
| 16 | ESMT BerlinMaster in Global Management | — | — |
GMATGREESMT BAT
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— | — | — | Rolling – apply early | |||
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MiM Application Deadlines in the United Kingdom (2026-27)
4 Programs
UK Master in Management programs run almost entirely on rolling admissions rather than fixed rounds. Read more ▾
London Business School runs four fixed application stages across the year, LSE and Warwick review applications as they arrive with no fixed deadline, and Imperial has not yet declared its 2027-intake round dates. Non-UK applicants should also budget time for the Graduate Route visa process.
| # | Program | Avg GMAT | Avg GRE | Accepted Tests | Acceptance Rate | Class Size | LORs | R1 Deadline | R2 Deadline | R3 Deadline | R4 Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London Business SchoolMiM | 710 | 320 |
GMATGRE
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~8%
|
~150 | 2 | 05 Oct 2026 | 06 Jan 2027 | 08 Mar 2027 | 04 May 2027 |
| 2 | Imperial College Business SchoolMiM | 650 | 305 |
GMATGRE
|
~15%
|
~100 | 2 |
R1–R4 to be declared
Imperial has not yet published its 2027-intake round dates. |
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| 3 | Warwick Business SchoolMiM | 660 | 305 |
GMATGRE
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~20%
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~120 | 1 | Rolling Oct 2026 – Jun 2027 | |||
| 4 | London School of EconomicsMaster's in Management | — | — |
GMATGRE
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— | — | — | Rolling – no fixed deadline | |||
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MiM Application Deadlines in the United States (2026-27)
3 Programs
The US equivalent of the MiM is the MSM or MMS - a one-year, pre-experience masters offered by a handful of top business schools. Read more ▾
Kellogg MMS, Duke Fuqua MMS and Michigan Ross MiM are the best-known. US programs keep tighter, more MBA-like round structures than their European counterparts and place more weight on the GMAT or GRE.
| # | Program | Avg GMAT | Avg GRE | Accepted Tests | Acceptance Rate | Class Size | LORs | R1 Deadline | R2 Deadline | R3 Deadline | R4 Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kellogg MMSNorthwestern University | 700 | 315 |
GMATGRE
|
~12%
|
~100 | 2 | Sep 2026 | Jan 2027 | Apr 2027 | — |
| 2 | Duke Fuqua MMSDuke University | 690 | 310 |
GMATGRE
|
~15%
|
~120 | 2 | Oct 2026 | Jan 2027 | Mar 2027 | Apr 2027 |
| 3 | Michigan Ross MIMUniversity of Michigan | 680 | 305 |
GMATGRE
|
~20%
|
~80 | 1 | Oct 2026 | Jan 2027 | Mar 2027 | — |
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MiM Application Deadlines in Asia Pacific (2026-27)
6 Programs
Asia Pacific MiM admissions vary more by country than any other region. Read more ▾
NUS, HKUST and the University of Melbourne run recognisable round-based calendars, Fudan operates on its own cycle, and the Indian IIMs admit through CAT rather than the GMAT or GRE - which is why their published averages are not directly comparable to the rest of this table.
| # | Program | Avg GMAT | Avg GRE | Accepted Tests | Acceptance Rate | Class Size | LORs | R1 Deadline | R2 Deadline | R3 Deadline | R4 Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NUS MiMNational University of Singapore | 670 | 305 |
GMATGRE
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~15%
|
~100 | 2 | Rolling (Oct 2026 – Jun 2027) | |||
| 2 | HKUST MiMHong Kong University of Science and Technology | 680 | 310 |
GMATGRE
|
~18%
|
~80 | 2 | Oct 2026 | Nov 2026 | Jan 2027 | Mar 2027 |
| 3 | Fudan MiMFudan University School of Management | 660 | 300 |
GMATGRE
|
~20%
|
~100 | 2 | Nov 2026 | Jan 2027 | Mar 2027 | May 2027 |
| 4 | University of Melbourne MiMMaster of Management | 650 | 300 |
GMATGRE
|
~25%
|
~150 | 2 | Nov 2026 | Jan 2027 | Mar 2027 | Jun 2027 |
| 5 | IIM AhmedabadPGP (MiM equivalent) | ~680* | — |
CAT
|
~2%
|
~400 | 2 | Sep 2026 | Nov 2026 | Jan 2027 | Mar 2027 |
| 6 | IIM BangalorePGP (MiM equivalent) | ~680* | — |
CAT
|
~2%
|
~450 | 2 | Sep 2026 | Nov 2026 | Jan 2027 | Mar 2027 |
Note: An asterisk on a GMAT average means the school still publishes GMAT Classic Edition scores, which are not directly comparable to GMAT Focus. An asterisk on a date (dashed amber pill) means the school has not yet published official dates for this intake and the date shown mirrors its previous cycle - treat it as indicative and confirm on the school's own page. A dash means the school does not publish that figure. Spotted something wrong, or want a program added? Reply on the deadlines thread and we will update it.
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MiM Application Deadlines: Frequently Asked Questions
Rounds, tests, scores and timing
When are the MiM application deadlines for the 2026-27 cycle?
Most Master in Management programs open Round 1 between September and October 2026, with Round 2 falling in November 2026 or January 2027, Round 3 in January to March 2027 and Round 4 in February to June 2027. Among schools with confirmed dates, ESADE closes Round 1 first, on 1 October 2026, followed by INSEAD on 6 October and HEC Paris on 7 October. ESSEC has not yet published its 2027-intake calendar - all four rounds are listed as to be determined. Several schools - including RSM Erasmus, Warwick, LSE, IESE and ESMT Berlin - run rolling admissions with no fixed round dates. The table above lists the current published dates for every program we track.
Should I apply in Round 1 or Round 2 for a MiM?
Round 1 and Round 2 are generally the strongest rounds. Seats and scholarship budgets are allocated progressively, so later rounds compete for a smaller pool. Bocconi states explicitly that slots for its most sought-after programs and the majority of scholarships are more likely to be allocated in earlier rounds. Round 1 or 2 also leaves a realistic window for a student visa, which matters most for non-EU applicants to European schools and can take several months.
Do Master in Management programs require the GMAT or GRE?
Most top MiM programs accept either the GMAT or the GRE, and many now treat the test as optional or waivable. Some schools accept additional tests: HEC Paris, ESSEC and ESCP accept TAGE MAGE, Bocconi offers its own online admission test, ESMT Berlin accepts its Business Admissions Test, and the Indian IIMs use CAT. Check the Accepted Tests column above for each program.
Which MiM programs have rolling admissions?
Among the programs tracked here, RSM Erasmus, LSE, IESE and ESMT Berlin review applications on a rolling or continuous basis rather than in fixed rounds. Rolling admissions does not mean unlimited time - seats fill as offers go out, so applying early in a rolling cycle is materially better than applying late.
What GMAT score do I need for a top MiM program?
Average GMAT scores at the top European MiM programs cluster in the high 600s to low 700s. HEC Paris averages around 710, with ESSEC, ESCP, London Business School and Imperial in a similar band. Programs outside the very top tier are often competitive in the 640-680 range. Averages are midpoints, not cutoffs - a below-average score can be offset by academic record, quantitative coursework and international exposure. Ask about your specific profile in the Masters programs forum.
How many letters of recommendation do MiM programs need?
Most Master in Management programs ask for one or two letters of recommendation. Because MiM applicants are typically pre-experience, academic referees are usually acceptable and often preferred. The LORs column above shows the requirement for each program.
Can I apply to a MiM without work experience?
Yes. The Master in Management is designed as a pre-experience degree for recent graduates, which is its main structural difference from the MBA. Internships and relevant extracurricular leadership strengthen an application, but full-time post-graduation work experience is not required, and at some schools an extensive work history can actually make an MBA the better fit.
What is the difference between a MiM and an MBA?
A MiM is a pre-experience degree aimed at recent graduates, typically one to two years long, and priced well below an MBA. An MBA assumes several years of full-time professional experience and targets career switchers and accelerators. MiM class ages generally sit in the low twenties versus late twenties for an MBA, and MiM salaries at graduation are correspondingly lower, though the long-run gap narrows.
Do MiM programs accept the GMAT Focus Edition?
Yes - the GMAT Focus Edition is the current version of the exam and is accepted across MiM admissions. A small number of the class profile averages published by schools still reference GMAT Classic Edition scores, which are not directly comparable to Focus scores. Those programs are marked with an asterisk in the table above.
When do MiM programs release admission decisions?
Decision timing varies by school and round. Bocconi publishes results on fixed dates - 17 December 2026 for Round 1 of its 2027-28 cycle, then 4 March, 13 April and 10 June 2027. INSEAD publishes its own calendar: decisions land 4 December 2026, 5 February, 16 April and 25 June 2027. Schools with rolling admissions typically respond within four to six weeks of a completed application; IESE and Nova SBE both cite that window. Always confirm the decision date for your specific round on the school's own admissions page.
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Sources, Methodology & Verification Dates
Where this data comes from and when we last checked it
Where this data comes from, how it is verified, and what the pill colours mean
How we compile this page. Every deadline, test requirement and class statistic on this page is taken from the admitting school's own admissions or class-profile page - not from aggregators, rankings tables or third-party guides. Where a school publishes fixed rounds, we list the application closing date for each round. Where a school reviews applications continuously, we mark the program as rolling rather than inventing round dates.
What the states mean. A solid coloured pill is an officially published date. A dashed amber pill* means the school has not yet released dates for this intake and the date shown mirrors its previous cycle - indicative only. A — means the school does not run that round. A dash in a data column means the school does not publish that figure; we leave it blank rather than estimating. Where the Status column below reads Pending, the dates come from the school directly but are not yet posted publicly - confirm before you plan around them.
Known limitations. Acceptance rates for Master in Management programs are inconsistently disclosed - some schools publish applicant and enrolment counts, many publish nothing, and a few report figures across an entire masters portfolio rather than the MiM alone. Where a rate is shown as approximate, treat it as an order of magnitude, not a precise number. Average GMAT scores marked with an asterisk are GMAT Classic Edition and are not directly comparable to GMAT Focus scores.
Schools change dates without notice. Always confirm on the school's own site before you plan around a date here. If you find a discrepancy, please post it in the deadlines thread - corrections from applicants are the fastest way this page stays accurate.
| Program / Group | Primary source | Last checked | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEC Paris | hec.edu – Master in Management admissions | 2 Aug 2026 | Verified | Official 2027-intake rounds, direct-admission track, each closing at 12:00 noon Paris time. Admission results 19 Nov 26 / 2 Feb / 13 Apr / 9 Jun 27. The separate Join a School in France route has its own calendar and a higher fee; applicants must pick one route |
| ESSEC Business School | essec.edu – MiM admissions | 2 Aug 2026 | Pending | ESSEC's 2027-intake table lists Round 1 to Round 4 - and the shortlist, interview and admission-result dates - as to be determined. Deadlines close at 12:00 noon Paris time. Applicants may apply to only one track (Flexible or Intensive) per academic year |
| ESCP Business School | escp.eu – Master in Management | 2 Aug 2026 | Pending | ESCP has not yet posted its 2027-entry calendar on its own admissions page. All four rounds are to be determined - confirm on escp.eu once published |
| INSEAD | insead.edu – MiM admissions | 2 Aug 2026 | Verified | Four rounds. Interview deadlines 6 Nov 26 / 8 Jan / 19 Mar / 26 May 27; final decisions 4 Dec 26 / 5 Feb / 16 Apr / 25 Jun 27 |
| EDHEC Business School | edhec.edu – MiM admissions | 2 Aug 2026 | Verified | Rolling review, cycle opens early June 2026 |
| University of St. Gallen | unisg.ch – CEMS MIM admissions | 2 Aug 2026 | Verified | Single deadline: Thursday 22 Oct 2026, 16:00. Application opens 1 Oct 2026 |
| WHU Otto Beisheim & University of Mannheim | School admissions pages | 2 Aug 2026 | Verified | Both schools use two final cut-offs rather than rounds: 30 Apr 2027 for applicants who need a German student visa, 31 May 2027 for EU/EEA citizens and anyone who does not |
| IE Business School | ie.edu – MiM admissions | 2 Aug 2026 | Verified | Rolling, Oct 2026 to Jun 2027 |
| ESADE Business School | esade.edu – MiM admissions | 2 Aug 2026 | Verified | Nine rounds, not four: 1 Oct 26, 19 Nov 26, 14 Jan 27, 18 Feb 27, 18 Mar 27, 22 Apr 27, 13 May 27, 3 Jun 27, 1 Jul 27. The table shows R1–R4; R5–R9 are listed here |
| Bocconi University | unibocconi.it – MSc admissions | 22 Jul 2026 | Verified | Official 2027-28 rounds; results 17 Dec 26 / 4 Mar / 13 Apr / 10 Jun 27 |
| Nova SBE | novasbe.unl.pt – masters admissions | 22 Jul 2026 | Pending | 2027-intake dates not yet posted; shown dates mirror the prior cycle. Acceptance rate derived from Nova's published AY 2025-26 figures (69 enrolled of 689 candidates) |
| Copenhagen Business School | cbs.dk – master admission | 22 Jul 2026 | Pending | Non-EU deadline shown; 2027-intake date not yet confirmed. Separate EU deadline applies |
| IESE Business School | iese.edu – MiM admissions & fees | 22 Jul 2026 | Verified | 2027 intake open; round-based with one round per month, decisions in 4-6 weeks |
| ESMT Berlin | esmt.berlin – master programs admissions | 22 Jul 2026 | Verified | Rolling, first-come review regardless of round; decisions in 2-4 weeks |
| RSM Erasmus, Warwick | School admissions pages | Jul 2026 | Verified | Rolling admissions |
| London Business School | london.edu – MiM admissions | 5 Aug 2026 | Verified | Four stages closing 5 Oct 26, 6 Jan, 8 Mar and 4 May 27; interview decisions sent 5 Nov 26 / 4 Feb / 8 Apr / 20 May 27; final decisions sent 10 Dec 26 / 11 Mar / 6 May / 17 Jun 27 |
| Imperial College Business School | imperial.ac.uk – MiM admissions | 5 Aug 2026 | Pending | 2027-intake round dates not yet published; to be declared |
| London School of Economics | lse.ac.uk – Master's in Management | 22 Jul 2026 | Verified | No fixed deadline; funding deadlines apply separately |
| Kellogg MMS, Duke Fuqua MMS, Michigan Ross MiM | School admissions pages | Jul 2026 | Verified | US pre-experience masters |
| NUS, HKUST, Fudan, Melbourne | School admissions pages | Jul 2026 | Verified | Round-based |
| IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore | School admissions pages | Jul 2026 | Verified | CAT-based admission; averages not comparable to GMAT programs |
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