MBA (Master of Business Administration) at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The Cambridge MBA is a one-year, full-time Master of Business Administration taught in Cambridge by Cambridge Judge Business School. It combines core courses, electives and concentrations with client projects and a sustainability pathway.

What you will study

Foundational core courses, electives, concentrations and projects, including more than 400 hours of practical experience through real client projects and a sustainability pathway.

Career pathways

Career development programme and specialist tracks in entrepreneurship, consulting, finance and technology, with access to recruiters.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good 2:1 Honours degree (UK scale) or international equivalent; lower results may be considered with a strong GMAT or GRE. At least 2 years of full-time work experience by the start of the programme. A valid GMAT (current or previous format), GMAT Focus or GRE score (valid 5 years). One reference from a line manager or supervisor. A careers objectives statement (up to 500 words) and three essays (up to 200 words each). Virtual interview for shortlisted candidates. Fluency in English is a prerequisite; non-native speakers need a recognised English test taken within the 2 years before September of entry. 2027 entry deadlines: 24 Aug 2026, 5 Oct 2026, 4 Jan 2027, 22 Mar 2027, 4 May 2027.

GBP 86,250 for the whole programme (2027 entry). Same fee for UK and overseas students. Excludes £165 application fee and living costs (£20,700 estimated for 2027/28). £10,000 reduction for returning Cambridge alumni. Source

Domestic applicants: GBP 86,250 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 86,250 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/bmjbmbmba/apply

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