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INSEAD is the world’s largest graduate business school with campuses in France, Singapore, Abu Dhabi and San Francisco. INSEAD Singapore Campus is home to over 1,300 students and 165 renowned faculty members from 41 countries. INSEAD offers Master’s, Executive Master’s degrees and certifications along with doctoral programs including the best MBA in Singapore.

Tuition fees for the September 2021 and January 2022 intakes are around1,43,142 SGD payable by instalments. INSEAD Career Development Centre (CDC) helps students find their career passions and best MBA jobs in Singapore with an average salary of around 138,710 SGD post-graduation. INSEAD distributed over SGD 7.5 million in scholarship funding to the 2020 graduating classes with 30% of students receiving an average of 29,755 SGD.

Table of Contents

INSEAD Highlights
INSEAD Admission Programs
INSEAD Admission Deadlines
INSEAD International Admission
INSEAD MBA Admission
5.1 Student Profile
5.2 English Language Proficiency
5.3 Visa Requirements
FAQs

Highlights

Application Portal	Online Application (Each program has different online portal)
Application Fee for International Students	MIM: 290 SGD
	MBA: 480 SGD
	GEMBA: 720 SGD
Mode of Payment	Online; Visa/Mastercard; Credit card
Program Structure	Period-wise (8 weeks)
Gmat acceptance range for full-time MBA	670-750
Estimated Acceptance Rate	30%
Employment after Graduation Rate (full-time MBA)	92%
Admission Helpdesk	Tel : 65 6799 5388
Admission Helpdesk	Fax: 65 6799 5399

Top Programs at INSEAD, Singapore Campus

Programs	Fee (SGD)	Duration	Requirements
Master in Management	78,800	14 - 16 Months	Official Transcripts Basic knowledge of third language 2 LORs and CV Motivation Essay
Master Business Administration	118,075	10 Months	Academic transcripts TOEFL IBT: 105; IELTS Academic: 7.5 2 LORs and CV Video Interview
Global Executive Master Business Administration	196,000	14 - 17 Months	Academic Transcripts INSEAD EMBA Assessment/ EA or GMAT scores 2 LORs and CV PTE/TOEFL/IELTS exams Motivation Essay
Executive Master in Change	88,000	18 Months	Bachelor's degree or equivalent Demonstrate intellectual growth
Executive Master in Finance	95,000	18 Months	Bachelor’s degree or equivalent GMAT/GRE: Above 75th percentile 2 LORs Motivation Essay
PhD Programs	120,600	5 Years	Official degree transcripts and certificates 3 LORs and CV TOEFL score Recorded Interview

Application Deadlines at INSEAD, Singapore Campus

INSEAD follows a semester-based curriculum with two intake seasons- September & January. The university reviews applications on a rolling basis, therefore, applying as soon as possible will be the best shot for international applicants. The acceptance rate for September intake is 39% and that for January intake is 23% at INSEAD - The Business School for the World.

Following are the deadlines at INSEAD (January 2022 Intake):

Round	Application Deadline (MBA)	Application Deadline (GEMBA)	Application Deadline (EMFin)
Round 3	June 18, 2021	Closed	Closed
Final	July 30, 2021	June 20, 2021	July 1, 2021

INSEAD Application Process for International Students

INSEAD offers masters courses including MBA, Global Executive MBA, Masters in Marketing, Management and various short executive education courses for international students to study in Singapore. Full-time MBA at INSEAD is a 10-month program while MIM and GEMBA take 14-month.

Entry Requirements:

Online Application (including uploading photograph, setting personal profile, & describing job profiles, if applicable)
GMAT or GRE scores
Two professional Letters of Recommendation
Official Academic Transcripts
A resume or a CV
Video Interviews (for MBA)
Photo, and Proof of adequate financial resources for visa application.
Passport / Birth Certificate / Identification Card
Medical report (if applicable)
English Language Requirements

Although there is no minimum GPA/GMAT score stated by the admissions office, recommended scores to get guaranteed admission at INSEAD are above 70th-75th percentile and 80% in GRE for the same. The average GMAT score for admission observed is 703 and the average GPA is 3.5.

INSEAD MBA Admission Process

Candidates need to follow these simple steps to apply for a full-time master’s degree in business administration at INSEAD Singapore campus.

Submission of Online Application along with supporting documents.
Completion of video interviews.
Interview with the alumni as decided by the Admissions office.
Evaluation by the Admissions Committee
Final Decision

Student Profile of Class of 2022

Recently admitted students in the INSEAD MBA program achieved an average GMAT score of 670-750. Average work experience seen among masters students:

Course	Average Work Experience	GMAT Range (Middle 80%)
Master in Management	0.8 Years	620-730
MBA	5.6 Years	670-750
Tsinghua – INSEAD Executive MBA (TIEMBA)	15 Years	Above 650
Executive Master in Change	18 Years	-
Executive Master in Finance	10 Years	-
Global Executive MBA (GEMBA)	14 Years	-

English Language Proficiency Scores

Candidates graduating from non-native English speaking countries need to submit a certificate of English Proficiency. These are the recommended scores for English Language Tests:

Exams	Scores
IELTS	7.5 or above
TOEFL (IBT)	103 or above
PTE	70 or above
Certificate of Proficiency in English test	B or above

Visa Process for International Students

International students must have a student pass(visa) to study in Singapore. Students must submit the visa application at least a month prior to the academic year. The applicant must keep the following documents handy in the process of applying for a student visa to study in Singapore.

Passport
Letter of acceptance from the university.
A printed copy of e-form and form V36.
An application fee of 28 SGD - 60 SGD
All official academic transcripts
Birth certificate proof
Financial support statement/s covering cost of living in Singapore

The INSEAD application review process usually takes up to ten weeks. Students have the opportunity to study at the world's best Business School and enroll in a top notch MBA program. INSEAD supports most of the international students by offering various scholarships to study in Singapore. The admission process evaluates applicants on the criteria of ability to contribute, academic capacity, international motivation, and leadership potential.

FAQs

Ques. What is the application procedure at INSEAD?

Ans. Students can apply through the official website of the chosen program to enroll at INSEAD. Additional documents including english proficiency scores, identification proof and transcripts of previous studies required along with completed application form.

Ques. What are the GMAT requirements for INSEAD admission?

Ans. Average GMAT score required for INSEAD admission is 650+. Recently enrolled students in the MBA program achieved a GMAT score of 670-750.

Ques. How much does an INSEAD MBA cost?

Ans. Tuition fee for INSEAD MBA is around SGD 118,075. Prospective students must have a GMAT score of 650+ along with work experience of at least 0.8-2 years.

Ques. What is the acceptance rate at INSEAD?

Ans. INSEAD follows a semester-based curriculum with two intakes per year in January and September. The acceptance rate for September intake is 39% and for January intake is 23% at INSEAD.

Ques. How many specializations for MBA does INSEAD offer?

Ans. INSEAD offers more than 75 electives for MBA. These include Accounting and Control, Decision Sciences, Economics and Political Science, Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise, Finance, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour and Strategy.

Ques. What are the entry requirements for MBA at INSEAD?

Ans. Average GRE/GMAT score (650+) and contribution for community records are entry requirements for MBA. Students also have to appear for an interview with the INSEAD MBA Director for a final decision.

Ques. Where is INSEAD Singapore?

Ans. INSEAD campus near North Buona Vista Road is popularly known as the Knowledge Hub district of Singapore. INSEAD has other campuses in France, Abu Dhabi and San Francisco.