IMD MBA Deadlines 2025 Entry
The IMD MBA deadlines for their 2025 intake are as follows. Full-time MBA students enroll at IMD in January and complete their degree by December of the same year.
| Round | Application Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | January 15, 2024 | March 1, 2024 |
| Round 2 | February 15, 2024 | April 1, 2024 |
| Round 3 | April 15, 2024 | June 1, 2024 |
| Round 4 | June 15, 2024 | August 1, 2024 |
| Round 5 | August 15, 2024 | October 1, 2024 |
| Round 6 | September 15, 2024 | October 18, 2024 |
| Round 7 | October 15, 2024 | November 8, 2024 |
There is an early bird application fee waiver for those who apply by Round 1.
Required Materials
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and have two years minimum of full-time professional experience.
The completed application will include transcripts for all post-secondary academic work, GMAT or GRE score reports (no waiver available), essay responses, one professional recommendation, a current one-page resume, and the CHF 150 application fee. English language skills are covered on the assessment day.
IMD also offers what they call “assessment challenges” for high-achieving candidates who do not have the financial means to apply. For the assessment challenges, applicants are invited to submit a simplified application form with no application fee, for the chance to be selected to take part in a competitive online experience. The top performer of each challenge will be awarded a scholarship and a place in the next MBA class. Runners up will be also offered a place in the MBA next class intake. There are separate deadlines and applications to participate in the challenges, which have targeted young or women leaders.
Interviews
Interviews are issued by invitation only. Interviews may be conducted online or in person. Candidates may also be invited for further assessment, which will include an elevator pitch, a team experience, class observation (where possible) and networking with members of the MBA team.
MBA Applywire
25F, lgbtq
Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (GPA: 3.5) from a top 2 nursing school
Work Experience: 3 years as a high-risk OB Registered Nurse at a major hospital, with leadership roles in various healthcare initiatives and patient care management.
Additional Experience: Currently working as a GP
Operations Specialist at an early-stage healthcare/tech-focused venture capital firm, where I optimize operational processes and support investment decisions in the healthcare sector.
I understand my background is somewhat non-traditional for an MBA program and that my stats are about average for these schools, but I believe my experience in healthcare and VC provides a unique perspective and skill set. Which M7 or T15 schools do you think I should realistically target, especially those known for strong consulting programs? With my stats and experience do I realistically have a shot at admission to a top program? I have a particular interest in Kellogg and Booth, as I'm planning on pursuing a career in healthcare consulting.
Additionally, I would love any guidance on how to present myself as a competitive candidate and effectively showcase my strengths and experiences in healthcart and venture capital. Thank you for your help!
With an experience of 2.5 years and a promotion to mid-managerial level as a data analyst, I look forward to MBA for a broader global exposure and be in the decision making position to see how my work brings a real time impact for the organisation.
Undergraduate: US took 6 years to graduate due to health issues. Took 1 gap year, 6 months of co-op in college + covid.
MBA LiveWire
Submitted on 10/16
So excited! Dreams do come true! Interviewer emailed me shortly after the decision. Got some money as well.
To be honest, it came as a shocker because this was my safety school. But I got accepted to higher-ranked schools on my priority list, so it is okay. I will most likely enrol at Harvard if they are generous with FinAid. Wishing everyone the best for R2
Missed the call from a 2Y student, and received 20K/year. Very grateful for the result.
Will have 3.5 YoE by matriculation.
Applied days before the deadline.
The adcom left me to die and waited until the last day for R1 decisions to let me know of my rejection.
Anyways, I'm pleased about my rejection and knowing I'm not going to a woke school. I still got an acceptance at 2 higher ranked schools.