Checked against insead.edu on Nov 10, 2026 · 2026-27 cycle
INSEAD MBA deadlines 2026-27
For 2026-27, INSEAD has 4 rounds, from September 15, 2026 to March 9, 2027. Decisions arrive 59 to 80 days after each deadline. The next deadline is January 19, 2027 (Round 3).
70 days from Nov 10, 2026 · decision Mar 19, 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 GuidoINSEAD MBA deadlines and decision dates
| Round | Apply by | Decision | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Passed Sep 15, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 (66 days) | interview decision Oct 16, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Passed Nov 3, 2026 | Jan 22, 2027 (80 days) | interview decision Dec 4, 2026 |
| Round 3 | Jan 19, 2027 Next | Mar 19, 2027 (59 days) | interview decision Feb 19, 2027 |
| Round 4 | Mar 9, 2027 | May 7, 2027 (59 days) | interview decision Apr 9, 2027 |
Source: INSEAD MBA application deadlines on insead.edu, checked Nov 10, 2026. Dates in grey have passed. Day counts are from deadline to decision.
INSEAD deadline questions
When is the next INSEAD MBA deadline?
The next INSEAD MBA deadline is January 19, 2027 (Round 3). Check the school's own deadlines page before you submit, because schools can change dates mid-cycle.
When does INSEAD release MBA decisions?
INSEAD publishes a decision date for each deadline. This cycle, decisions come 59 to 80 days after the deadline. The full list of decision dates is in the table above.
Does INSEAD offer deferred MBA admission for college seniors?
INSEAD does not list a separate deferred admission program for 2026-27. Our all-schools deadline page lists every school that does.
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