Admissions Process
The admission process: what you need to know
Admissions are now open for the Esade Master of Science programs. We process applications for our MSc programs on a rolling basis, but we encourage you to apply early to secure your place. Find out how about the Esade Master of Science admissions process now.
Esade is committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates. Therefore, Esade does not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, political belief, disability or any other factor which could interfere with candidates being evaluated on an equal basis in the admissions process of its programs.
The admission process: what you need to know
1. Submit the application form
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. 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, the referees will receive an automatic request to submit your recommendation letter.
At the end of the form, you will need to upload:
- CV
- Picture: Recent passport-sized photograph with white background (e.g., CV/resume picture). Maximum file size: 50 kb. Format: JPEG
- 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.
2. Upload the required documents
After submitting your application, you will need to upload the following documents in 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 which 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 MSc programs 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 which are not in Catalan, Spanish, or English must be submitted with an official translation into one of these languages.
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:
- Esade’s GRE code is 5761
- Esade’s GMAT codes are:
- Esade’s GMAT code for the Master in Business Analytics is: 93M-3K-26
- Esade’s GMAT code for the Master in Finance is: 93M-3K-22
- Esade’s GMAT code for the Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is: 93M-3K-14
- Esade’s GMAT code for the Master in International Management is: 93M-3K-62
- Esade’s GMAT code for the Master in Marketing Management is: 93M-3K-80
- Esade's GMAT code for the Master in Sustainability Management is: 93M-3K-69
Esade will accept GMAT™ Test and GMAT™ Focus Edition, as well as the GRE's test scores taken within the last five years. We also accept the GRE® General Test at Home. 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 Admissions Test: we are also offering the option to take the online Esade Admissions Test. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
E) English Test Scores
All participants must have substantial knowledge of English: native English speaker or minimum score of TOEFL (IBT 100), IELTS (7.0, Academic test), Cambridge (Certificate in Advanced English: B+ or Certificate of Proficiency in English: C+) or Academic Pearson (68).
Esade will accept English Certificates taken within the last two years. Esade only accepts official TOEFL scores send directly to Esade from ETS. Our institution code is 0507. 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.
CEMS MIM candidates: secondary education as proof of English is not accepted. A bachelor's degree can be accepted if issued in an English-speaking country, by a CEMS institution or by an AACSB/EQUIS-accredited institution.
Please check the CEMS webpage for more information.
3. Application Documents Considered
Your file will be considered by our admissions team once all the required documentation is submitted. Please check your application portal on a regular basis to make sure that your file is complete.
4. Official Interview
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 interviews all selected applicants.
Official interviews for the Esade MSc programs 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.
5. Admissions Committee
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.
Application Deadlines and Timeline
Please find below the application deadlines and the Admissions timeline for receiving feedback on your Master application from the Esade Admissions Committee. Applications are considered complete once we have received your online application and all the supporting documents required. Please note that after having completed your online application, you will need to access the portal again, to submit the supporting documents and finalize your application.
Please bear in mind:
1. Whilst the timelines given are useful as a general guide, the sooner you submit your application, the sooner we will be able to review your candidature and give you feedback.
2. Towards the end of May, there may be very few seats left for your first program of choice, so it is worth having a second program option, and checking with your contact in the Admissions Team to know the latest status of your program choices.
1st Deadline
Application Package Complete
5th OCT 2023
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22nd NOV 2023
2nd Deadline
Application Package Complete
23th NOV 2023
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10th JAN 2024
3rd Deadline
Application Package Complete
11th JAN 2024
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7th FEB 2024
4th Deadline
Application Package Complete
8th FEB 2024
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14th MAR 2024
5th Deadline
Application Package Complete
15th MAR 2024
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17th APR 2024
6th Deadline
Application Package Complete
18th APR 2024
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15th MAY 2024
7th Deadline
Application Package Complete
16th MAY 2024
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5th JUN 2024
8th Deadline
Application Package Complete
6th JUN 2024
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19th JUN 2024
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