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INSEAD MBA: What you Need to Know!

Updated: Mar 15

In today’s article of the MBA Spotlight Series, we take a trip across the seas over to Europe, as we look at INSEAD: The Business School for the World.


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INSEAD MBA: The Basics


Founded in 1957, INSEAD has grown in stature and reputation over the past 60 years and is widely regarded today as one of the best business schools on the planet.


The MBA program is 10 months long, which is targeted towards more experiences candidates as compared to typical 2 year MBA programs in the US. This is reflected in the fact that the average full time work experience of the current batch is 5.6 years, and the average age is 29. INSEAD also attracts an incredibly diverse and global cohort, with 88 nationalities being represented in its current batch.


The MBA program has two separate intakes, in September (Class on July) and in January (Class of December) and each intake has four separate application rounds. Details for the latest application deadlines can be found here.


The program was ranked 3rd and 4th in the FT Global MBA rankings for 2019 and 2020 respectively.


INSEAD MBA: Key Program Details


  • Multiple Campuses: In line with its global outlook, INSEAD offers its students the choice of two campuses, in Fontainebleau, France (near Paris) and in Singapore. The location of these campuses in the business hubs of Europe and Asia provides students with the world of professional opportunities.

  • Catalyst for Change: The career outcomes for INSEAD