Funding - Global Executive MBA (GEMBA)

Investing in Your Future

An INSEAD graduate degree yields a lifetime of dividends, both professionally and personally. It is also a serious financial investment; therefore, you should begin to consider the cost of a master in finance and your financing options early on.

Though the responsibility of funding your year at INSEAD ultimately lies with you, the GEMBA Financial Aid Office can assist you in planning your financing for the INSEAD GEMBA programme.

Tuition Fees, Payment Schedule & Expenses

The programme takes place in modular format on the Europe Campus, Asia Campus and Middle East Campus depending on the section you join. Whichever route you select, you will study on all three campuses and come together as a single class for the second half of the programme. The class graduates together in Singapore. Please see the links on the left to check the Executive MBA (GEMBA) fees and cost for the three sections.

For questions, please contact the EMBA Financing Office.

GEMBA Asia Fees

The GEMBA Asia tuition fees for the August 2023 intake are SG$205,000 including 8% GST.

The tuition fee covers teaching fees, all academic materials, access to the school library, IT services, access to the fitness centre (Europe and Asia Campuses), lunches, coffee breaks and INSEAD organised group dinners. The tuition fee does not include transport, accommodation and all other meals. The estimated budget for INSEAD GEMBA Asia programme associated expenses is SG$34,000. Please click here for more details on associated costs.

Fee payment schedule for self-funded participants: August 2023 intake

	Amount	Due Date
First instalment	SG$36,000	Non-refundable, within one month of admission*
Second instalment	SG$59,000	31 July 2023
Third instalment	SG$55,000	05 November 2023
Fourth Instalment	SG$55,000	31 January 2024

Fee payment schedule for company-sponsored participants:

	Amount	Due date
First instalment	SG$36,000	Non-refundable, within one month of admission*
Second instalment	SG$169,000	31 July 2023

(*this period shall be reduced for those admitted close to the start of the programme).

GEMBA Middle East Fees

The GEMBA Middle East tuition fees for the October 2023 intake are US$137,500 including VAT.

The tuition fee covers teaching fees, all academic materials, access to the school library, IT services, access to the fitness centre (Europe and Asia Campuses), lunches, coffee breaks and INSEAD organised group dinners. The tuition fee does not include transport, accommodation and all other dinners. The estimated budget for INSEAD GEMBA Middle East programme associated expenses is US$23,000. Please click here for more details on associated costs.

Fee payment schedule for self-funded participants: October 2023 intake

	Amount	Due Date
First instalment	US$25,500	Non-refundable, within one month of admission*
Second instalment	US$40,000	05 September 2023
Third instalment	US$36,000	01 February 2024
Fourth Instalment	US$36,000	05 April 2024

Fee payment schedule for company-sponsored participants:

	Amount	Due date
First instalment	US$25,500	Non-refundable, within one month of admission*
Second instalment	US$112,000	05 September 2023

(*this period shall be reduced for those admitted close to the start of the programme).

GEMBA Europe Fees

The GEMBA Europe tuition fees for the 2023 intake are €136,500 including VAT.

The tuition fee covers teaching fees, all academic materials, access to the school library, IT services, access to the fitness centre (Europe and Asia Campuses), lunches, coffee breaks and INSEAD organised group dinners. The tuition fee does not include transport, accommodation and all other dinners. The estimated budget for INSEAD GEMBA Europe programme associated expenses is €22,000. Please click here for more details on associated costs.

Fee payment schedule for self-funded participants: October 2023 intake

	Amount	Due Date
First instalment	€28,500	Non-refundable, within one month of admission*
Second instalment	€42,000	02 October 2023
Third instalment	€33,000	05 March 2024
Fourth Instalment	€33,000	10 May 2024

Fee payment schedule for company-sponsored participants:

	Amount	Due date
First instalment	€28,500	Non-refundable, within one month of admission*
Second instalment	€108,000	02 October 2023

(*this period shall be reduced for those admitted close to the start of the programme).

Funding Options

INSEAD Scholarships

INSEAD merit and need-based scholarships for GEMBA candidates whose profiles will help further the programme's objectives as a vehicle for promoting international leadership and business practice.

INSEAD Scholarships

External Funding

Explore different global funding methods for your GEMBA, including Prodigy Loan, Lendwise, Global Foundations as well as a list of funding options by country.

External Funding

Company Support

The support of your employer is absolutely essential to success in the GEMBA. Here is a handy list of tips to start the discussion with your company.

Company Support

INSEAD Scholarships

INSEAD merit and need-based scholarships for GEMBA candidates whose profiles will help further the programme's objectives as a vehicle for promoting international leadership and business practice.

INSEAD Scholarships

External Funding

Explore different global funding methods for your GEMBA, including Prodigy Loan, Lendwise, Global Foundations as well as a list of funding options by country.

External Funding

Company Support

The support of your employer is absolutely essential to success in the GEMBA. Here is a handy list of tips to start the discussion with your company.

Company Support

The scholarship has tremendously helped to reduce the financial burden. I can fulfil my other financial obligations in life while doing the GEMBA program.

Linda Lin GEMBA'23
Senior Manager
Singapore

Without the scholarship, it would have been really challenging to find the stipend to pay for the course. It also gave me further confidence that I was a valued participant to INSEAD, which helped to feel like I belonged.

Paulo Ribeiro GEMBA'23
Head of Sales Operations
Portugal

Enquiry?

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FAQs

How can I fund my studies?

In general, the funding doesn't come from only one source. You can use INSEAD Global loans, savings, personal loans, family gifts, INSEAD or external scholarships, and company sponsorship.

What loans are available for INSEAD students?

You can first talk to your local bank where you have an account. You may also consider local country options, INSEAD Global loans (Lendwise, Prodigy Finance, Juno (U.S. Citizens and International Students with a valid U.S. cosigner), and MPOWER (U.S. Citizens and International Students with a valid U.S. cosigner; Europe section only).