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2023-2024 MBA Application Deadlines for Business Schools in the US and Europe

By Arvind Kumar

Applying to an MBA program at a top business school is a significant decision for aspiring business professionals seeking to enhance their skills and career prospects. One crucial aspect of the application process is understanding the various rounds and their MBA application deadlines.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the MBA application deadlines for Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Round 4 for some of the leading business schools in the United States and Europe.

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MBA Application Deadlines for top US Business Schools – Round 1

Round 1 is typically a competitive round of admissions at top business schools. It usually begins in the fall, with application deadlines falling between September and October. The admissions committee typically tends to have more seats available for enrollment during this round. Applying in Round 1 showcases an applicant’s commitment and preparedness, indicating a strong interest in the program. Successful applicants from this round may receive early acceptance notifications, which allow them to plan their future accordingly. Candidates who apply during this round typically have the advantage of being evaluated against a smaller pool of applicants.

Here are the Round 1 MBA application deadlines for some of the leading business schools in the US (sorted by chronological order of deadline date):

Business SchoolApplication DeadlineRemarks
HarvardSept 6, 2023Round 1
Pennsylvania (Wharton)Sept 6, 2023Round 1
Duke (Fuqua)Sept 7, 20232023 (Early Action)
Virginia (Darden)Sept 7, 2023Early Action – Open Interviews
Stanford GSBSept 12, 2023Round 1
Yale SOMSept 12, 2023Round 1
Columbia Business SchoolSept 12, 2023Round 1 for Aug. 2024 intake
Columbia Business SchoolSept 13, 2023Round 1 for Jan. 2024 intake
Northwestern (Kellogg)Sept 13, 2023Round 1
UC-Berkeley (Haas)Sept 14, 2023Round 1
Michigan (Ross)Sept 14, 2023Round 1
NYU (Stern)
(Full-Time, Tech & Fashion MBAs)		Sept 18, 2023Round 1
Cornell (Johnson)Sept 20, 2023Round 1
Chicago (Booth)Sept 21, 2023Round 1
Dartmouth (Tuck)Sept 25, 2023Round 1
MIT (Sloan)Sept 27, 2023Round 1
Duke (Fuqua)Sept 28, 2023Round 1
Minnesota (Carlson)Oct 1, 2023Round 1
CMU (Tepper)Oct 2, 2023Round 1
Georgetown (McDonough)Oct 2, 2023Round 1
Michigan State (Broad)Oct 2, 2023Early Round
SMU (Cox)Oct 3, 2023Round 1
Washington (Foster)Oct 3, 2023Round 1
Virginia (Darden)Oct 4, 2023Round 1
Emory (Goizueta)Oct 4, 2023Round 1
UCLA (Anderson)Oct 5, 2023Round 1
Georgia Tech (Scheller)Oct 6, 2023Round 1
Texas-Austin (McCombs)Oct 10, 2023Round 1
Ohio State (Fisher)Oct 10, 2023Early Round
USC MarshallOct 15, 2023Round 1
KelleyOct 15, 2023Round 1
UNC Kenan-FlaglerOct 16, 2023Round 1
Michigan State (Broad)Nov 6, 20232023 (ER1)
Ohio State (Fisher)Dec 3, 2023Round 1

MBA Application Deadlines for top US Business Schools – Round 2

Round 2 is the second phase of admissions, spanning from late fall to early winter, with application deadlines typically in December or January. This round attracts a larger applicant pool than Round 1, making the competition more intense. However, applicants who require more time to prepare their application materials or need to retake standardized tests often choose this round. Admissions committees assess Round 2 applicants with a fresh perspective, considering their academic achievements, work experience, and overall fit with the program. This round’s applicants receive admissions decisions in the spring, around March or April.

Here are the Round 2 MBA application deadlines for some of the leading business schools in the US (sorted by chronological order of deadline date):

Business SchoolApplication DeadlineRemarks
NYU (Stern)Oct 18, 2023Round 2
Dartmouth (Tuck)Dec 1, 2023Round 2 – Open interviews
Minnesota (Carlson)Dec 1, 2023Round 2
HarvardJan 3, 2024Round 2
SMU (Cox)Jan 3, 2024Round 2
Stanford GSBJan 4, 2024Round 2
Pennsylvania (Wharton)Jan 4, 2024Round 2
Yale SOMJan 4, 2024Round 2
UC-Berkeley (Haas)Jan 4, 2024Round 2
Chicago (Booth)Jan 4, 2024Round 2
Dartmouth (Tuck)Jan 4, 2024Round 2
Virginia (Darden)Jan 4, 2024Round 2
UCLA (Anderson)Jan 4, 2024Round 2
Washington (Foster)Jan 4, 2024Round 2
Georgetown (McDonough)Jan 4, 2024Round 2
Columbia Business SchoolJan 5, 2024Round 2 for Aug. 2024 intake
Texas-Austin (McCombs)Jan 5, 2024Round 2
USC MarshallJan 5, 2024Round 2
KelleyJan 5, 2024Round 2
Ohio State (Fisher)Jan 7, 2024Round 2
Emory (Goizueta)Jan 8, 2024Round 2
CMU (Tepper)Jan 8, 2024Round 2
Michigan State (Broad)Jan 8, 2024Round 2
UNC Kenan-FlaglerJan 8, 2024Round 2
Duke (Fuqua)Jan 9, 2024Round 2
Cornell (Johnson)Jan 10, 2024Round 2
Notre Dame (Mendoza)Jan 10, 2024Round 2
Northwestern (Kellogg)Jan 10, 2024Round 2
Michigan (Ross)Jan 11, 2024Round 2
Georgia Tech (Scheller)Jan 12, 2024Round 2
MIT (Sloan)Jan 17, 2024Round 2

MBA Application Deadlines for top US Business Schools – Round 3, Round 4

Round 3 and Round 4, occurring in the spring, is the last opportunity for applicants to secure a spot in top business schools. The application deadlines typically fall in March or April. However, it is crucial to note that Round 3 and 4 are generally considered the most competitive round, as seats in the incoming class are typically limited by this stage. Additionally, financial aid and scholarship opportunities may be more limited for Round 3 applicants. Candidates applying in this round should ensure their application stands out and highlights their unique qualifications. Admissions decisions for Round 3 are usually released in late spring or early summer.

Here are the Round 3 and Round 4 MBA application deadlines for some of the leading business schools in the US (sorted by chronological order of deadline date):

Business SchoolApplication DeadlineRemarks
NYU (Stern)Jan 18, 2024Round 3
Minnesota (Carlson)Feb 1, 2024Round 3
NYU (Stern) (Tech & Fashion MBAs)Feb 15, 2024Round 3
Duke (Fuqua)Feb 22, 2024Round 3
Ohio State (Fisher)Feb 25, 2024Round 3
SMU (Cox)Feb 27, 2024Round 3
Dartmouth (Tuck)March 1, 2024R3–Open Interviews
USC MarshallMarch 1, 2024Round 3
KelleyMarch 1, 2024Round 3
CMU (Tepper)March 4, 2024Round 3
UNC Kenan-FlaglerMarch 4, 2024Round 3
Georgia Tech (Scheller)March 8, 2024Round 3
Michigan State (Broad)March 11, 2024Round 3
Washington (Foster)March 14, 2024Round 3
Notre Dame (Mendoza)March 19, 2024Round 3
Emory (Goizueta)March 20, 2024Round 3
IESE Business SchoolMarch 21, 2024Round 3
Dartmouth (Tuck)March 25, 2024Round 3
Texas-Austin (McCombs)March 26, 2024Round 3
Georgetown (McDonough)March 26, 2024Round 3
UC-Berkeley (Haas)March 28, 2024Round 3
Michigan State (Broad)April 1, 2024Round 4
Minnesota (Carlson)April 1, 2024R4–Domestic Only
Pennsylvania (Wharton)April 2, 2024Round 3
Northwestern (Kellogg)April 3, 2024Round 3
Columbia Business SchoolApril 3, 2024Round 3
Virginia (Darden)April 3, 2024Round 3
Duke (Fuqua)April 4, 2024Round 4
Michigan (Ross)April 4, 2024Round 3
Chicago (Booth)April 4, 2024Round 3
MIT (Sloan)April 8, 2024Round 3
Stanford GSBApril 9, 2024Round 3
Yale SOMApril 9, 2024Round 3
Cornell (Johnson)April 10, 2024Round 3
UCLA (Anderson)April 12, 2024Round 3
USC MarshallApril 15, 2024Round 4
KelleyApril 15, 2024Final Round
NYU (Stern)April 18, 2024Round 4
Pennsylvania (Wharton)April 24, 2024Deferred Round
Georgia Tech (Scheller)April 26, 2024Round 4
UNC Kenan-FlaglerApril 29, 2024Round 4
Georgetown (McDonough)April 30, 2024Round 4
SMU (Cox)April 30, 2024Round 4
Ohio State (Fisher)May 2, 2024Final Round
CMU (Tepper)May 6, 2024Round 4
Texas-Austin (McCombs)May 9, 2024Round 3

MBA Application deadlines for top European Business Schools

INSEAD – MBA application deadlines

Jan 2024 intake

RoundApplication DeadlineFinal decision notification
ROUND 1Mar 7, 2023May 12, 2023
ROUND 2Apr 18, 2023Jun 23, 2023
ROUND 3Jun 27, 2023Sep 1, 2023
ROUND 4Aug 8, 2023Oct 6, 2023

Aug 2024 intake

RoundApplication DeadlineFinal decision notification
ROUND 1Sep 12, 2023Nov 17, 2023
ROUND 2Nov 7, 2023Jan 12, 2024
ROUND 3Jan 16, 2024Mar 22, 2024
ROUND 4Mar 5, 2024May 10, 2024

Jan 2025 intake

RoundApplication DeadlineFinal decision notification
ROUND 1Mar 12, 2024May 17, 2024
ROUND 2Apr 23, 2024Jul 5, 2024
ROUND 3Jun 18, 2024Aug 23, 2024
ROUND 4Aug 6, 2024Oct 11, 2024

HEC Paris – MBA application deadlines

Sep 2024 Intake

RoundApplication DeadlineDecision date
ROUND 1Aug 14, 2023Sep 15, 2023
ROUND 2Sep 11, 2023Oct 13, 2023
ROUND 3Oct 13, 2023Nov 17, 2023
ROUND 4Nov 13, 2023Dec 15, 2023
ROUND 5Dec 11, 2023Jan 19, 2023
ROUND 6Jan 15, 2024Feb 16, 2023
ROUND 7Feb 12, 2024Mar 15, 2023
ROUND 8Mar 18, 2024Apr 19, 2023
ROUND 9Apr 15, 2024May 17, 2023
ROUND 10May 20, 2024Jun 21, 2023
ROUND 11Jun 17, 2024Jul 19, 2023

Jan 2024 intake

RoundApplication DeadlineDecision date
ROUND 1Jan 15, 2023Feb 16, 2023
ROUND 2Feb 15, 2023Mar 17, 2023
ROUND 3Mar 13, 2023Apr 14, 2023
ROUND 4Apr 10, 2023May 12, 2023
ROUND 5May 15, 2023Jun 16, 2023
ROUND 6Jun 12, 202313th July 2023
ROUND 7Aug 14, 2023Sep 15, 2023
ROUND 8Sep 11, 2023Oct 13, 2023
ROUND 9Oct 13, 2023Nov 17, 2023
ROUND 10Nov 13, 2023Dec 15, 2023

Cambridge Judge – MBA application deadlines

RoundApplication Deadline
ROUND 1Aug 29, 2023
ROUND 2Oct 3, 2023
ROUND 3Jan 8, 2024
ROUND 4Mar 11, 2024
ROUND 5May 7, 2024

IESE – MBA application deadlines

RoundApplication Deadline
ROUND 1Sep 19, 2023
ROUND 2Jan 9, 2024
ROUND 3Mar 21, 2024
ROUND 4May 13-31, 2024

IMD – MBA application deadlines

RoundApplication Deadline
ROUND 1Jun 15, 2023
ROUND 2Aug 15, 2024
ROUND 3Sep 15, 2024
ROUND 4Oct 15, 2024

London Business School (LBS) – MBA application deadlines

RoundApplication Deadline
ROUND 1Sep 8, 2023
ROUND 2Jan 3, 2024
ROUND 3Mar 25, 2024

Oxford Saïd – MBA application deadlines

RoundApplication Deadline
ROUND 1Sep 27, 2023
ROUND 2Jan 5, 2024
ROUND 3Mar 20, 2024

ESADE – MBA application deadlines

RoundApplication DeadlineDecision date
ROUND 1Oct 5, 2023Nov 22, 2023
ROUND 2Nov 22, 2023Jan 10, 2023
ROUND 3Jan 11, 2023Feb 7, 2023
ROUND 4Feb 8, 2023Mar 14, 2023
ROUND 5Mar 15, 2023Apr 17, 2023
ROUND 6Apr 18, 2024May 15, 2023
ROUND 7May 16, 2024Jun 5, 2023
ROUND 8Jun 6, 2024Jun 19, 2023
ROUND 9Jun 20, 2024Jul 5, 2023

Imperial MBA application deadlines

RoundApplication Deadline
ROUND 1Sep 25, 2023
ROUND 2Jan 15, 2024
ROUND 3Mar 18, 2024
ROUND 4May 7, 2024

Warwick MBA application deadlines

RoundApplication Deadline
ROUND 1Oct 8, 2023
ROUND 2Jan 14, 2024
ROUND 3Apr 1, 2024
ROUND 4May 19, 2024

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