Admission Process

The first step in your application process is to complete the Online Application Form. You will be asked to register. You can then save your application form to submit it later.
 
APPLICATION TIP: you can complete your application form without a final GMAT/GRE/English exam result – simply include the date you plan to sit the test.
 
Two recommendation letters must be submitted as part of the application process. These can be from professional and/or academic referees, although we recommend that both be from professional sources. Your recommendation letters will be used to evaluate your global mindset and personal motivation.
You will need to introduce your referees' information in your online application form. Once you have completed and saved this section of the form, your referees will receive an automatic request to submit your recommendation letter.
 
At the end of the form, you will need to upload:

• Your CV
• A recent, passport-sized photograph with white background (e.g., CV/resume picture). Maximum file size: 50 kb. Format: JPEG
• A scan of your identity card (Spanish citizens) or your passport (EU and non-EU nationals)

 
The application is not complete until you pay the non-refundable application fee and complete the electronic signature with your name. Once you have done this, your application will be considered as properly submitted and you will be able to upload the remaining documents in order to complete your application.
 

After submitting your application, you will need to upload the following documents through the student portal:
 
A) Bachelor Transcripts: During the application process, scanned copies from your Bachelor Transcripts will be accepted. This document must be issued in the original language. Any documents that are not in Catalan, Spanish or English must be submitted with an official translation into one of these languages.
 
B) Bachelor Degree: One of the basic prerequisites for applying for the MBA program is an undergraduate degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree. You must submit a copy of your diploma (if the degree granted is not shown on the transcripts). This document must be issued in the original language. Any documents that are not in Catalan, Spanish or English must be submitted with an official translation into one of these languages. Find out more about the official university degree requirements and other frequently asked questions in this document.
 
C) GRE/GMAT Unofficial Scores: upload the unofficial scores into the student portal and ask the GMAT/GRE organization to send your official scores to Esade, using the following codes:
GMAT: 93M-3K-60
GRE: 5761

We accept valid GMAT scores achieved through either the classic or new Focus edition equally.  Over the last years, our class average GMAT score tends to be around 660, or 615 under the Focus edition. This equates to a performance in the 75% percentile tables published by GMAC.

D) Esade Admission Test: we are also offering the option of taking the online Esade Admissions Test. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

E) English Test Scores:

All participants who are not native English speakers or have completed their Bachelor’s Degree in English must have one of the following certificates:
 
TOEFL IBT: 100 (Esade’s code is 0884)
IELTS: 7.0 Academic test
Certificate in Advanced English: B+
Certificate in Proficiency in English: C+
Academic Pearson: +68

Duolingo test (+130)
 
Esade will accept English Certificates taken within the last two years. Esade only accepts official TOEFL scores sent directly to Esade from ETS. Our institution code is 0884. Cambridge and IELTS certificates are also accepted and must be originals or certified true copies. ** TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test and IELTS Indicator online test are accepted.

If you are a native English speaker or you have completed your Bachelor’s Degree in English, you may be exempt from the English requirement. If your bachelor’s degree was taught entirely in English (+120ECTS), please send us a certificate from your university (i.e., diploma supplement) stating the language of instruction.

Your file will be considered by our admissions team once all the required documentation is submitted. Please check your application through the student portal on a regular basis to make sure that your file is complete. Your documents will be shown as “received” after being validated by the Admissions Team.

After submitting all your documents, you may be shortlisted for an interview, which is a mandatory requirement for your admission. An Associate Director of Admissions will interview all selected applicants. 

Official interviews for the Esade MBA program can be conducted in person either in Barcelona or at one of our international off-campus admissions events. Alternatively, if you cannot attend an admissions event or visit the campus in Barcelona, the interview can be done online.

After the official interview, your application will be considered by the Admissions Committee, which comprises faculty members and the entire Admissions Team. The decisions of the Admissions Committee are final. You will find the final decision from the Admissions Committee in your Student Portal.

Due to the confidential nature of Committee decision-making, we regret that feedback on rejected applications is not given.

Before beginning the Esade MBA, you must have been awarded an undergraduate degree entitling you to undertake postgraduate studies in the degree-granting country. If the student is not in possession of the qualification required, the admission/registration will be academically void, and any qualifications obtained will be cancelled. Find out more about this admission requirement here.

You must have one of the following English language certificates:

• TOEFL IBT: 100 (Esade’s code is 0884)
• IELTS: 7.0 Academic test
• Certificate in Advanced English: B+
• Certificate of Proficiency in English: C+
• Academic Pearson: +68
• Duolingo Test +130

Native English speakers and candidates who have completed their bachelor's or their master degree entirely in English are exempt from this requirement. If your bachelor's degree (at least 120ECTS) or your Master's Degree (60ECTS) was taught entirely in English, please send us a Diploma Supplement or certification from the university.
 
Note: Language test scores are only valid for two years.

Peer-to-peer learning is an essential part of the Esade Full-Time MBA.

That's why everyone on the program, like you, will have a minimum of two years' professional experience. Together you can share your insights and your perspectives from different business sectorsfunctions, and cultures, creating a richer, more diverse program based on real-world experience.

All applicants must take the GMAT or the GRE test. We accept valid GMAT scores achieved through either the classic or new Focus edition equally.  Scores will be assessed using the percentile tables published by GMAC.

Over the last years, our class average GMAT score tends to be around 660, or 615 under the Focus edition. This equates to a performance in the 75% percentile under each format. Our average GRE score has been around 160/162.

Official GMAT or GRE scores must be sent to Esade using the following codes:   

• GMAT: 93M-3K-60
• GRE: 5761

Note: GMAT and GRE scores are valid for five years.