INSEAD - Singapore

To apply for the INSEAD Global Executive MBA (GEMBA), you need to either take the GMAC Executive Assessment (EA) or GMAT or GRE. You can also take INSEAD's own EMBA Assessment, which includes components in data analysis, critical reasoning, case presentation, and an interview component.

International students coming from diverse countries must submit their IELTS score, especially if their first language is not English. INSEAD expects a minimum IELTS score of 7.5. In addition, students must submit additional exam scores including TOEFL, PTE, and more. The INSEAD English language requirements are given below:

Below are some of the tips INSEAD Singapore students are suggested to do in video interviews:

• Students are always encouraged to be authentic. Be creative when discussing their real-life experiences.
• When responding to the interviewer, students are urged to organize their thoughts.
• Avoid AI-generated responses at all costs. Because doing so destroys the uniqueness of getting to know the learner.
• Candidates shouldn't brag about their accomplishments.
• When responding to questions, always project confidence and keep your gaze on the examiner.

The programme and the requirements of applications received determine how long it takes to hear back from INSEAD Singapore. After the application is received, it takes nine weeks to process. If any necessary documents still need to be included, the processing time can be prolonged. For additional information, applicants can also get in touch with the University's admissions office to monitor their status.

The INSEAD application fee for MBA, MIM, and EMBA is SGD 250 (INR 16K). Students must fulfill the eligibility by holding a four-year bachelor's degree from a recognised university with a good academic score. Once they fulfill the eligibility, and submit the required documents, they need to apply by giving the application fees to the official portal. (SGD 1=INR 65.33)

INSEAD courses comprise MBA, MIM and EMBA programs in specializations including Finance, Global Executive MBA, Master in Change, Business Administration, and more. Students must make a total budget including the cost of tuition, transportation, housing, and more. Students can check the tuition fees for popular programs below:

For the living expenses while studying at INSEAD Singapore, students can expect to pay around €22,000 – €25,000. On the other hand, the tuition fees can be above €65,000. In reality, the INSEAD MBA tuition fees is €99,000 – €103,500 and the living expenses for INSEAD Singapore students will be around €33,000. The components included in the living expenses are accommodation, meals, transportation, telephone, optional expenses, etc.

Students can live at INSEAD Residences. These residences are mainly reserved for students getting admission to Executive Education and Executive Degree. For MBA students, the accommodation will cost around €17,000. The meals will be around €6,700. Check Student Accommodation Type in Singapore and Rental Costs from here. 

As per the facts of 2024, 72% of the students changed sector. The overall mean salary accounted for EUR 111,400. Here are some of the other INSEAD MBA statistics:

• More than 260 unique recruiting partners
• Few of the top employers were Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company, Kearney, etc.