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    INSEAD

    Master in Business Administration (MBA)

    Fontainebleau, France12 monthsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee

    Introduction

    INSEAD, founded in 1957 and based in Fontainebleau with campuses and hubs across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America, is a compact and intense graduate business school that delivers a truly global management education. Programs include the MBA, Executive MBA, Master in Finance, PhD and extensive executive education offerings, structured to develop leaders who can operate across markets, cultures and industries.

    With around 1,500 students and a focused cohort model, INSEAD emphasizes diversity, collaborative learning and a strong practical orientation. The school lists 22 distinct programs and maintains an active international student presence, providing daily cross-cultural interaction and networking. Faculty combine rigorous scholarship with applied industry insight, while small class sizes and team-based projects ensure personalized mentorship and rapid professional growth.

    Prospective international students should expect a fast-paced curriculum, extensive teamwork and a career services operation tuned to global employers and entrepreneurship. Alumni engagement and company partnerships support placement and venture creation, and campus resources help with relocation and acclimatization. For students seeking an immersive, internationally mobile business education, INSEAD offers concentrated study, diverse peer networks and pathways into leadership roles worldwide.

    About the Program

    INSEAD's MBA is a one-year, full-time programme designed for early- to mid-career professionals, delivered across the school's campuses in Fontainebleau, France and Singapore. The curriculum covers core courses in finance, operations management, leadership and strategy, complemented by a choice of around 75 electives so students can tailor the second half of the programme to their career goals, ending in a capstone. Applicants need a bachelor's degree or equivalent and are best suited to 3-10 years of prior corporate experience. A GMAT or GRE score is required, and non-native English speakers may need to submit TOEFL or IELTS results. There are two intakes per year, in January and August. Graduates typically move into roles such as Consultant, General Manager, Entrepreneur, Director, Head of Function, drawing on INSEAD's global alumni network across its three campuses in France, Singapore and Abu Dhabi.

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    English Test Requirement

    Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent) is required for applicants whose prior education was not conducted in English.

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