Funding - MBA Programme

Investing in your Future

An INSEAD MBA yields a lifetime of dividends, both professionally and personally. Pursuing an MBA however, is a serious commitment of time and money—an investment that needs to be carefully considered and planned for by applicants.

To understand the financial obligations that are required for you to attend the INSEAD MBA Programme, check our MBA Cost & Fees section. It is important to consider your financing and funding options early on during the application process, which could be in the form of savings, loans or scholarships. You can begin by seeing if you are eligible to apply for any of the scholarships or loans that are listed on our website.

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

MBA Scholarships and Financing

Our goal at INSEAD is to recruit the best and brightest to join our school — regardless of background or financial situation. If it’s always been your dream to attend our top-ranked MBA programme, we’re here to help.

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Cost & Fees

Tuition fees for the July Class are set in December each year. Fees for the December Class are announced in June.

Tuition fees for the January and September 2020 intake are €87,000 and the January 2021 intake are €89,000. The fees are payable by instalments.

Tuition fees cover all printed course materials, access to the INSEAD library, access to on-campus information technology services, language tuition and testing*, student council fees, gym access, business cards, printing and health insurance.

*Only Exit language courses and tests are included in your tuition fees. Please refer to our Language Policy within our Admissions Policies to see which language courses and tests are provided by our language provider, FL&C.

Related Expenditures

Business foundations programme (optional): €2,000

Download our Brochure to learn more on Tuition Fees >

Fee Payment Schedule

Fee payment schedule for self-funded participants:

Instalment	Due Date	December Class of 2020	July Class of 2021	December Class of 2021
1	Approximately 4 weeks after having received the admissions offer, you will be required to pay a non-refundable first tuition instalment	€10,000	€10,000	€10,000
2	July Class: 25 July each year December Class: 25 November each year	€52,000	€52,000	€53,000
3	July Class: 15 January each year December Class: 15 April each year	€25,000	€25,000	€26,000
	Total	€87,000	€87,000	€89,000

Fee payment schedule for company-sponsored participants:

Instalment	Due Date	December Class of 2020	July Class of 2021	December Class of 2021
1	After the admissions offer, the company will be required to pay a non-refundable first tuition instalment	€10,000	€10,000	€10,000
2	July Class: 25 July each year December Class: 25 November each year	€77,000	€77,000	€79,000
	Total	€87,000	€87,000	€89,000

Estimated living expenses during the MBA programme

Rent and other living expenses vary considerably depending on the participant’s family situation, lifestyle choices and financial means.

A survey of INSEAD students shows that a single participant can expect to incur the following basic expenses during the ten-month programme. If you are coming with a partner, increase your budget by approximately 30%.

	Fontainebleau	Singapore
Accommodation (includes utilities and charges)	€10,000	€12,800
Books	€300	€300
Car Lease*	€3,900	not applicable
Field Trips**	€2,000	€2,000
Local Transport^	€660	€800
Meals	€6,500	€7,000
Miscellaneous (i.e. relocation expenses, excluding leisure)	€1,500	€1,500
Telephone	€400	€300
Laptop (optional)	€1,000	€1,000
Travel for Exchange and Job Search (optional)	€2,000	€2,000
Total Average Expense	€28,260 – with car lease €24,360 – without car lease	€27,700

* In Singapore, most MBA participants use public transport. Students staying in the surrounding area of Fontainebleau may buy or lease a car. Students living in Fontainebleau itself use bicycles, buses or walk.

** Expenses related to the field trip will vary depending on the airfare, accommodation and associated expenses.

^ A monthly transportation pass in Fontainebleau is €65.20. In Singapore one can buy the travel pass for €8 and top it up depending on the travel needs.

Funding Options

INSEAD Scholarships

Navigate through our INSEAD Scholarships, which are the most sought-after source of financial assistance. Applicants will need to provide accurate details of their financial situation.

INSEAD Scholarships

External Funding

Explore different global funding methods for your MBA, including Prodigy Finance Loans, Global Foundations as well as a list of existing MBA funding options by country.

External Funding

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Benefits of the INSEAD MBA
Admissions Criteria & Class Profile
MBA Curriculum
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Career Development
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FAQs

When may I begin to apply for INSEAD scholarships?

Candidates in the first three rounds will apply for financial aid at interview stage. Round 3 candidates qualify to apply for the Need-based, L’Oreal and Louis Franck Scholarships only, so if scholarships are a priority to you, you should apply within the first two rounds. Round 4 candidates will not have access to scholarship applications. However, funds will be reserved to offer a number of merit scholarship awards upon admission. Awards will be based on the quality of the admission application.

Can I be awarded more than one INSEAD scholarship?

Yes, you may be awarded up to two INSEAD scholarships. However, we encourage you to limit the number of scholarship applications to a maximum of five.

Does INSEAD offer student loans?

All admitted MBA students are eligible to apply for an International Loan Programme from Prodigy Finance, a loan programme funded by INSEAD and other top business school alumni. For more details, visit www.prodigyfinance.com.

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