Checked against academics.business.columbia.edu on Nov 10, 2026 · 2026-27 cycle
Columbia Business School MBA deadlines 2026-27: August and January intakes
For 2026-27, Columbia Business School has two intakes: the August 2027 entry has 3 rounds, from September 9, 2026 to March 29, 2027; the J-Term (January 2027 entry) has 2 rounds, from June 17, 2026 to August 13, 2026. Decisions arrive 44 to 96 days after each deadline. The next deadline is January 5, 2027 (August 2027 entry).
55 days from Nov 11, 2026 · decision Mar 24, 2027
Deadlines checked against each school's website on November 10, 2026. Schools can change them, so confirm on the school's own page before you apply.
Gathered by Dale, our deadline agent, and reviewed by the MBA Protocol team, led by Angela GuidoColumbia Business School MBA deadlines and decision dates
Columbia Business School August 2027 entry deadlines
| Round | Apply by | Decision | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Passed Sep 9, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 (96 days) | 12:00 PM ET; interview decisions by Nov 2 |
| Round 2 | Jan 5, 2027 Next | Mar 24, 2027 (78 days) | interview decisions by Feb 17 |
| Round 3 | Mar 29, 2027 | May 12, 2027 (44 days) | interview decisions by Apr 30 |
Columbia Business School J-Term (January 2027 entry) deadlines
| Round | Apply by | Decision | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Passed Jun 17, 2026 | by Jul 31, 2026 | rolling review |
| Round 2 | Passed Aug 13, 2026 | by Oct 1, 2026 | rolling review |
Source: Columbia Business School MBA application deadlines on academics.business.columbia.edu, checked Nov 10, 2026. Dates in grey have passed. Day counts are from deadline to decision.
Columbia Business School deadline questions
When is the next Columbia Business School MBA deadline?
The next Columbia Business School MBA deadline is January 5, 2027, for the August 2027 entry. Check the school's own deadlines page before you submit, because schools can change dates mid-cycle.
When does Columbia Business School release MBA decisions?
Columbia Business School publishes a decision date for each deadline. This cycle, decisions come 44 to 96 days after the deadline. The full list of decision dates is in the table above.
Does Columbia Business School have a January intake?
Yes. Columbia Business School admits for an August 2027 entry and a J-Term (January 2027 entry). Each intake has its own deadlines, listed separately on this page.
Does Columbia Business School have a deferred MBA program?
Yes: Deferred Enrollment Program. Deadline: April 15, 2027. See the deferred table on our all-schools deadline page for details.
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