Price and Financing of the Esade Executive MBA

Designed for candidates who, as well as having notable career trajectories, show natural leadership skills and clear promise to be future business leaders and drivers of change.

These awards are targeted at supporting and incentivizing the remarkable contribution of women in a competitive business arena.

These awards support and celebrate the contribution of diverse perspectives to the learning environment and the business world in general. They are aimed at increasing diversity within the EMBA student profile in terms of academic and professional background as well as nationality. Examples include non-traditional MBA profiles such as scientists, and disruptive innovators.

This award aims to ncentivize entrepreneurial spirit and support projects with promise. Applications are encouraged from EMBA candidates with a clear entrepreneurial vocation and a solid project or business initiative. 

The Latin America Talent Awards are intended for candidates with an outstanding academic and/or professional track record.

Conditions of the Latin America Talent Awards:

• Covers up to 50% of the total tuition fee for the program.
• In addition to the academic record, the committee will evaluate the candidate’s résumé, language proficiency, and admission test results.
• The candidate’s financial need may be taken into account in cases of a tie between candidates.
• The award must be requested once the candidate has been admitted to the program.
• Award decisions will be made between April 10 and April 24. Applicants wishing to apply for the award must have been admitted to the program before March 25.
• Application deadline: March 31

To apply for the Latin America Talent Award, please write to emba@esade.edu

Esade Business School is a sponsor of Forté and committed to its mission; through business education, role models, professional networks, and leadership training, Forté empowers women to claim their own share of power, respect, income, and impact.

The Forté Fellowship Program was established to provide monetary and non-monetary support for outstanding women enrolling to an MBA Program that exhibit exceptional potential for business leadership. Candidates can apply for Forté Fellows following the same process of Esade Excellence Awards. Forte Fellows will cover a minimum of $10,000.

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The Princess of Girona Foundation, in collaboration with Esade, within the Strategic Talent Acquisition Plan, supports the development of young talent through the Princess of Girona scholarship program.

These scholarships cover up to 75% of the MBA tuition fees and aim to provide access to quality education for Spanish nationals or residents in Spain. The selection committee will consider academic excellence, diversity in educational and professional backgrounds, as well as social commitment, economic factors, and alignment with Esade's values and mission to award the scholarships.

Application deadline: June 15, 2025.

Apply for your scholarship here

With the Imagin Study Loan, you can cover 100% of your academic expenses (up to €30,000). The best part? You don’t have to start repaying the principal immediately—you can begin payments up to one year after completing your studies! Until then, you’ll only pay interest. Afterward, you can choose the repayment term that best suits you. Available exclusively to residents of Spain aged 18 and older. 

More information and applications here.

The AGAUR agency is a Catalan government initiative for Catalan residents. 

It offers low-interest loans to students planning to enroll on a postgraduate degree (a higher university degree is required). 

The maximum amount of these loans is €30,000.

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Esade and Sabadell Consumer have been collaborating for many years to offer financing opportunities to individuals applying or studying a program at Esade. Thanks to this agreement thousands of students made their dream of studying at Esade come true and become leaders in the business world. Bank could ask for guarantees.

This financing option is available for Spanish applicants or residents in Spain:

If interested in this option, please visit this link. A bank agent will contact you to make an individualized offer.

Deutsche Bank shows its commitment with Esade and offer financing opportunities to candidates and students of all Esade Programs.

This agreement offers financing options up to 100% of program tuition fee and it is available to EU residents. 

For additional information, please click here. 

Lendwise is a leading UK-based student loan platform dedicated to postgraduate and professional qualification loans. A Lendwise loan comes with a competitive interest rate that is fixed for the entire duration of the loan and flexibility with no fees or charges for early repayments. The loan covers your tuition fees (less any commitment and reservation fees and scholarships) and its assessment is based on, amongst other things, your future earnings potential. Open to  More information please click on following links:

Student loan application process: link

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The Fundación Tripartita aims to enable companies to take full advantage of the employee training benefits on offer to them. The objective is that EMBA participants communicate these advantages to their companies, to allow them to invest in training.

If you need support to manage these deductions, please be aware that you contact experts in the field such as Acción Contínua who prepared the following examples for our candidates:

PIF Sponsorship example EMBA weekly Barcelona

PIF Sponsorship example EMBA monthly 

PIF Sponsorship example EMBA Madrid 

PIF Sponsorship example EMBA Hybrid 

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Caixabank supports young people and professionals studying at Esade with an exclusive offer that includes various types of loans. It is aimed at Spanish citizens or residents.

1. Express Enrollment Loan: A quick and easy short-term loan. Ideal for paying your annual university fees with a simple repayment plan.
2. University Student Loan: With a University Student Loan, you decide each year how much you want to borrow. What's more, you can start repayments when you finish your studies and begin working.

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Brain Capital GmbH offers a proven and fair financing scheme for your Master's studies at Esade Business School. Brain Capital, founded in 2005, has already supported more than 7,500 students over the last 15 years. Income Share Agreements give you the highest flexibility for your future career and life choices. Repayment starts after graduation for a maximum of ten years. Payment caps protect you from disproportionate payments. The total amount is linked to the income earned.

To apply, you need to be an EU citizen or hold a permanent, unrestricted work and resident permit in Germany. For more Information visit Esade Education Fund | Flexible Financing (braincapital.de)

If you are admitted at Esade for any Master's program and wish to finance your tuition fees via Brain Capital, please get in touch with esade@braincapital.de

BBVA offers a loan to finance studies for courses that last more than two years in Spain or abroad (university, pre-university, or higher education). Apply for the total amount you need during your studies and state your preferred repayment period. Available for Spanish citizens and residents.

If you fund part of your studies without drawing on the loan, you will only be charged for what you have withdrawn. Guarantees may be required.

How to apply for a two-year student loan:

• Click on ‘Find out more’ at BBVA/esade.
• Choose the loan amount, repayment period, and indicate the number of borrowers.
• Add your personal and financial details.
• Send us any additional documents that are requested.
• If the loan is approved, you will be able to sign the agreement within two weeks.
• You will receive the funds in your account within one working day after signing.

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ICICI Bank is a leading private sector bank in India. The Bank’s consolidated total assets stood at Rs. 13.77 trillion at March 31, 2020. ICICI Bank currently has a network of 5,324 branches and 15,688 ATMs across India. ICICI Bank offers a wide range of banking products and financial services to corporate and retail customers through a variety of delivery channels and through its group companies.

ICICI Bank understands your career aspirations and offers the best student loan to successfully aid your journey as a student. Their education loans aim at providing financial support to aspiring students for pursuing higher professional education in India and overseas.

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Sallie Mae is a student loan company with over 40 years’ tradition in providing student loans for college, supporting graduate and undergraduate study, and more.

Graduate Students Loans: For graduate students seeking loans for medical, dental, health professions, MBA, law, and Master's/doctorate degree expenses. Rates vary by loan.

For additional information please visit this Sallie Mae website: link

Indian students looking for external financing in the form of Scholarships or Education Loans may check out WeMakeScholars. They are funded and supported by the Ministry of IT, Govt. of India, and all the services offered are free of cost. They have over 26,000 International Scholarships offered by various bodies like Ministries, Trusts, Foundations, etc. Also, they are currently associated with 15 top lenders in India, which include Public sector banks like the State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda (BOB), Private banks, and NBFCs, making your education financing a smooth journey. 

More information: Apply online here!

The tuition fee for the Executive MBA can be paid online through Flywire, a secure global payment network that simplifies the payment process for students. This platform supports international payments and offers a streamlined way to handle fees in your local currency.

There are various financing options available, including loans from Agencia AGAUR, Banc Sabadell, Deutsche Bank, Caixabank, and more. Additionally, students can benefit from the Income Share Agreement (ISA), which allows students to focus on their studies without worrying about immediate tuition payments. Once graduated, repayments are made based on future earnings.

Yes, Esade offers several informational events throughout the year, including Open Days and Coffee Chats around the world. These events provide an opportunity to meet professors, current students, and admissions teams to gain deeper insights into the program, career opportunities, and more. For example, you can join an Executive MBA Open Day in Madrid or attend an Esade Around the World event in various locations globally, including Asia and Europe.

The program fee includes tuition fees, educational materials, lunches, and breakfasts during the program. It also covers accommodation (individual rooms), meals, and programmed activities during the mandatory Experiential Learning Program (ELP) and the International Immersion Week. Please note that travel expenses for electives abroad are not included.

During the Executive MBA, you will receive personalized support, including career services, admissions guidance, and access to a strong alumni network. Additionally, Esade's MBA in Barcelona provides a collaborative environment with world-class professors, ensuring you have the resources you need to excel in your studies and career.

The Executive MBA in Madrid is delivered in a monthly, in-person format on the Madrid campus, offering flexibility and the opportunity to interact with a global network of professionals. Meanwhile, the Executive MBA in Barcelona is offered in both monthly and weekly formats, with face-to-face sessions on the Barcelona campus, enabling an immersive, high‑interaction learning experience. Finally, the Executive MBA Online (Blended) is a multicampus program that combines online classes with in‑person modules held on both the Madrid and Barcelona campuses.

You can apply for scholarships and awards when you complete your admissions application. Available awards include the Leadership Award, Women in Business Award, Diversity Award, and more. You can apply for one award per admissions cycle, and early applications have a better chance of success. All awards are available to candidates who meet specific eligibility criteria.

If you need further information about the MBA in Barcelona or the online MBA in Spain, don't hesitate to contact Esade's admissions team or attend an informational event.