Master Programmes | COVID-19 Updates

Last updated: July 2021

In this time of global uncertainty, our hearts go out to you and your loved ones. We understand that you may have many questions or feel concerned in regards to studying at INSEAD.

I would like to reassure you that we are fully committed to ensuring the safety of our students, candidates and the entire INSEAD community worldwide.

On this page we have outlined the measures we are taking to enable safe learning, as well as safe application procedures for all current and prospective students.

Stay safe and we look forward to welcoming you at INSEAD!

Warm regards,

Katy Montgomery
Associate Dean, INSEAD Degree Programmes

admissions

Bringing People Back Together on Campus

Wear your mask

Respect social distancing

Avoid physical contact

Wash your hands

Clean as you go

Download contact tracing app

We are committed to providing a safe environment for our community by adhering to and often going above and beyond local government regulations. We also have the flexibility to close our campuses and move activities online should the crisis escalate again.

To ensure we are all adhering to the same guidelines, you will be invited to complete a COVID-19 awareness module, followed by a short quiz and signing the INSEAD Community Commitment. A personal e-mail will be sent to you before your arrival on campus allowing you to complete the requirements including the campus specific measures.

Completing the awareness module, taking the short quiz, and signing the INSEAD Community Commitment must be completed before accessing any of our campuses, and a RT-PCR test is required for access to our Abu Dhabi and Fontainebleau campuses. You must await your RT-PCR test results before accessing campus. Only exception will be to come on campus for testing.

We have met liaised with the Student Council, GEMBA Student Representatives about the process and have incorporated their feedback into the safety measures and specifics around processes. Thank you to these student leaders for your thoughtful comments and ideas.

For the GEMBA/TIEMBA participants we already have had the pleasure of seeing back on campus for in-person teaching, we will invite you to complete the entire module once it is finalized even if you already completed the INSEAD Community Commitment for re-entry. For those of you remaining or coming to Fontainebleau, we remind you to do the RT-PCR test.

In Singapore masks continue to be mandatory when people go outside their homes. Likewise, mask wearing will be required, except when eating and drinking, on the Asia campus.

Download the TraceTogether App.

Testing will only happen if prescribed by a doctor or mandated by government. Testing prior to arriving on campus will not be required.

What should students do before entering the Europe Campus?

Download and activate the TousAntiCovid app.
If you are not fully vaccinated, it is highly recommended to carry out a RT-PCR test before coming on campus. The test must be taken preferably less than 72 hours (but never more than 96 hours) prior to accessing campus. Go to insead.synlab.fr to book yours.
Please refer to this French Government website to verify the travel requirements before you arrive in France.
Please also read the INSEAD Safety Guidelines.
For any questions, you can contact [email protected]

In Abu Dhabi masks continue to be mandatory when people go outside their homes. Likewise, mask wearing will be required, except when eating and drinking, on the Middle East campus.

Download the ALHOSN App.

A negative RT-PCR test result is mandatory for all students/participants before they can access the INSEAD Middle East campus. The test must be taken preferably less than 72 hours (but never more than 96 hours) prior to accessing the campus. Please also note that re-testing is mandatory during a programme if its duration is longer than 7 days. It will be required weekly or half-way in the programme for all people on campus, ensuring there is only a maximum of 7 days between the first and second test.

Your partner is welcome on campus provided they complete the same requirements as for our student population. Should they wish to come, they must send an e-mail to Asia [email protected] / Europe [email protected] and they will receive information on the required steps to take prior to arriving on campus.

Further information on COVID-19 Student/Participant Policies will be circulated early in the week commencing 31 August 2020.

We have heard from a number of US schools that they will be delivering purely online or with very limited engagement on campus. We do not want this to happen because of reasons that are under our own control. This means being vigilant about wearing a mask and social distancing both on-campus as well as off-campus, too. This is a delicate situation and we can only deliver in-person teaching and allow access to campus if everyone follows the rules. I know it is not ideal, but it is our best chance to be one of the few business schools open and allowing our community members to engage in-person.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any further questions or need clarifications.

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GMAT | GRE | EA | TOEFL

Can I Apply Without a GMAT, GRE, EA, or TOEFL?

For INSEAD Master Programmes, if you submit your application without a test, it will remain incomplete and will not be reviewed until we receive your test results.

GMAT Online Exam

Candidates have the option to take the GMAT exam online or at a test center. The GMAT online exam is available in most locations, with the exception of: Mainland China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Sudan due to regulatory and local data privacy rules.

For more information about the GMAT Online exam, including registration instructions, please visit the GMAC website.

GRE at Home

GRE Test at Home can now be taken anywhere in the world with the exception of Mainland China and Iran.

To register for at-home testing, please visit the GRE website.

TOEFL at Home

ETS is offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test. To register for at-home testing, please visit the TOEFL website.

TOEFL has also launched an exclusive testing solution for Mainland China with registrations opening 15 May 2020.

EA Online

The Executive Assessment is now available online in most locations with the exception of Mainland China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Slovenia due to regulatory and local data privacy rules.

To learn more about the EA Online, visit the GMAC EA page.

INSEAD Assessment

Applies to Executive MBA Programmes Only

The INSEAD Assessment is now available online. Once you have submitted your application, your admissions officer will share available assessment dates with you.

Application Deadlines

Have the Application Deadlines Been Extended?

We understand that you may be facing a number of challenges during this time, and that it may be taking longer than usual to prepare a complete application. In response, we are extending some application deadlines and have also moved the application interviews fully online.

Visit the following pages for the most up-to-date information:

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Online Events

INSEAD hosts over 500 events per year – online, on our campuses and in cities all over the world. Many of our applicants attend multiple events throughout their exploration and application journey. While physical events have temporarily been suspended, we have moved many of our event formats online:

Information Sessions

These webinars cover a wide variety of useful topics, including general information, student panel discussions, admissions presentations, detailed introduction to the INSEAD Career Development Centre and alumni sharing sessions. You will have the chance to post questions and have them answered in real-time by our panelists.

One-to-One Personal Consultations / Country-specific Spotlights

These sessions enable you to schedule a one-to-one meeting in person with a representative from the recruitment team to discuss your professional experience, career trajectory, and suitability for your programme of interest. Please submit your CV in advance.

Application Workshops

If you are further along in your journey towards an INSEAD programme, an Application Workshop will provide you guidance on the actual application process, as well as admissions requirements. During the workshop you will be able to ask any questions and discuss in detail best practices for essay preparation, testing, the INSEAD language policy (if applicable), and all other aspects of the INSEAD admissions process.

View our calendar of events hosted online, scheduled to cater to different time zones:

Contact the Recruitment Team

Get in touch with our Recruitment Team to have your specific questions answered.

COVID-19 Response

Hear from students, clients, alumni, staff and faculty about the INSEAD response to COVID-19. Our global community making global impact. Together, we are a force for good, reshaping the future!

Reshaping the Future

Hear from students, clients, alumni, staff and faculty about the INSEAD response to COVID-19. Our global community making global impact.
Together, we are a force for good, reshaping the future!

More Information

Visit the INSEAD COVID-19 Response page for the latest INSEAD institutional updates. INSEAD is also hosting a series of webinars where our professors, participants, alumni and staff explore the human cost of this pandemic, the growing economic impact and the business implications of COVID-19. The webinars are free of charge for the INSEAD community and recordings of each webinar will be shared on our website and social media after the events.

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