Ready to apply for an MBA Programme?

Your application should include:

  • A completed application form (including three essay questions)
  • Two references (one academic and one professional)
  • Original or certified copies of degree transcripts
  • A full curriculum vitae
  • Your GMAT score report (if applicable)
  • Your approved English Language test, (if applicable)
  • A copy of your passport, showing passport number and expiry date.

 Your application will not be considered until all documents are received.

Closing Dates:

Places for our MBA programmes are limited so you are advised to  apply early. Our closing dates for 2012 entry are:

Full-time MBA

  • International applicants - 31 May 2012
  • UK/EU applicants - 31 July 2012

    • Executive MBA

  • All applicants - 31 August 2012(recommended)

You need to submit two references, one academic and one employer.

Your academic referee:

  • should not be related to you by blood or marriage
  • should be qualified to comment on your academic ability, if possible at the highest academic level in which you have studied
  • should include the following information:
    • How long and in what capacity the referee has known you
    • A summary of what the referee considers to be your main strengths
    • Detailed information on your academic results
    • An assessment of your suitability for the Leeds MBA programme
    • A comment on your English language proficiency if your native language is not English, including your ability to speak, write and comprehend English.

Your employer referee:

  • should not be related to you by blood or marriage
  • should be qualified to comment on your work performance and behaviours and should ideally come from your present or most recent employer 
  • should include the following information:
    • How long and in what capacity the referee has known you
    • A summary of what the referee considers to be your main strengths in the areas of a) initiative, b) diligence, c) flexibility, d) group working, e) critical/analytical abilities
    • An assessment of your suitability for an intensive management education programme.
Stage 1: Initial Application Review We will review your MBA application form, essay questions, GMAT score, CV and references to consider the strength of your application across all areas. If you are successful at this initial stage you will be invited for interview.
Stage 2: Interview Stage Where possible we will conduct a face-to-face interview. You will be interviewd by a member of MBA staff or the Admissions Director on campus, in country or by telephone.
Stage 3: The Decision Stage After the interview a final decision is made by the MBA Admissions Team. We will take all of our entry criteria into consideration when evaluating your application, as well as your post-MBA career goals and whether the Leeds MBA is likely to help you fulfil them.
Stage 4: Accepting your offer Once you receive your offer, we normally allow four to six weeks to accept and confirm your place. Original or certified copies of your supporting documents will need to be provided before registration.
Stage 5: Programme Start Date The starting date for 2012 entry are: FULL-TIME MBA: 10 September 2012 EXECUTIVE MBA 8 October 2012
Stage 6: Induction The Leeds MBA begins with an Induction period, designed to introduce you to your life in Leeds, the Business School and the MBA team. Attendance at the MBA Induction is mandatory and you should ensure that you arrive in Leeds before the registration date.