At a Glance
Admissions: Be Part of the Journey
The INSEAD Master in Management (MIM) is designed for recent graduates from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds with a strong interest in management. Successful candidates demonstrate academic excellence and the potential to thrive in a global, professional environment.
We seek individuals with intellectual curiosity, a drive to contribute to INSEAD’s dynamic community, and a commitment to excel in a rigorous academic setting. Applications are welcome from candidates worldwide, regardless of race, religion, gender, or financial background, as we aim to build a truly diverse and inclusive class.
Admissions Criteria
Academic Performance
The INSEAD MIM requires participants to have a sound academic foundation and GMAT Exam/GRE score. We require an undergraduate degree (Bachelor degree or equivalent) from a recognised college or university.
Ability to Contribute
INSEAD seeks students who bring something distinctive and meaningful to the MIM experience during and after the programme.
International Motivation
Adaptability and flexibility in multicultural environments.
Work Experience
We do not require full-time professional experience but those with some experience in a business context will be valued (such as internship or work).
Application Process: Your Journey Starts Here
All elements of your application will be thoroughly reviewed by the Admissions Team. The selection process will take up to eight weeks from the date of completed application submission.
Step 1
Online ApplicationStep 2
Review ProcessStep 3
Alumni InterviewStep 4
Admissions CommitteeStep 5
Final Decision
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Application Deadlines
We operate a staged admissions process with four rounds and a rolling process within each round. We recommend applying as early as possible and not wait for the final date.
| Application deadline | Interview decision notification | Final decision notification | |
| Round 1 | 07 October 2025 | 31 October 2025 | 05 December 2025 |
| Round 2 | 09 December 2025 | 09 January 2026 | 6 February 2026 |
| Round 3 | 24 February 2026 | 20 March 2026 | 17 April 2026 |
| Round 4 | 28 April 2026 | 29 May 2026 | 26 June 2026 |
Important:
Your application must be complete, including your two recommendation letters, by the deadline of the round you are applying for. Please inform your selected referees of the deadline your are working towards, to ensure that they submit their recommendation on time.
Application Form:
The new online application form opens approximately two months before each Round 1 application deadline.
Admissions Video Interview
Shortly after completing your INSEAD MIM online application, you will receive an e-mail notification from Kira Talent with a unique link to complete 4 video interviews.
The video interviews are a unique opportunity for you to share your passions, your motivations and who you truly are. The MIM Admissions Committee is interested in obtaining an authentic view of you as a person, to see how you think on your feet and how you convey your ideas.
The video interviews do not replace the face-to-face interviews with Alumni.
Your application will be considered as complete and ready to be reviewed only once we have received your answers to the video interviews. Please complete your video interviews at your earliest convenience and no later than 48 hours after the deadline to which you are applying.
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General instructions on video interviews
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- You will need an internet connection, a desktop or laptop, a camera and a microphone. To avoid having to refresh your browser, consider using a cable for internet connectivity.
- For optimal user experience, we recommend that you use Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Safari or Chrome to record your Kira videos (Internet Explorer is not supported). Please note that mobile devices, smartphones and tablets are not supported at this time.
- You may want to prepare a notebook next to you to write down your key ideas; you will have 45 seconds to prepare each answer and 60 seconds to share each answer with the Admissions Committee.
- Test your camera, your microphone, then forget the technology and look at the camera as if you were talking to the Admissions Committee
- You can prepare yourself by practising as much as you wish. Preparation and familiarity with the interface can help you to convey authentic and genuine answers. Practice responses are not shared with the Admissions Committee.
- Although we ask you to wear business or business casual attire, the Admissions Committee will not judge your look or your background.
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Useful tips for video interviews
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Prepare, but don’t over prepare
- While practising helps to minimise nervousness, avoid over-scripting your responses. Original answers with real-life examples drawn from your own experience will allow us to understand your motivation and interests.
- Given that this is an opportunity for you to present your authentic self, relying on canned responses or AI-generated text is highly discouraged. We have found that such responses diminish a candidate’s ability to impress us with their energy and passion.
- Structure your responses to help you better manage the interview questions (e.g. consider leading into your answers with a main point/statement, before contextualising or providing examples).
Connect and Be Yourself
- Maintain eye contact with the camera (as you would in an actual interview) and avoid referring to your prepared notes too frequently.
- The INSEAD community is global and embraces diverse perspectives. Do not be afraid to inject some personality into your responses.
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How many questions are in the video interviews?
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You must record your answers to 4 questions. Questions always vary from one applicant to another. You have 45 seconds to prepare each answer and 60 seconds to record your answer.
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How many times can I try the practice questions?
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You can practise an unlimited number of times. The practice session has several questions available and you can do as many practice sessions as you need to feel comfortable with the video interviewing. You do not need to complete everything in one go. You can create an account and come back later.
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Are the practice questions recorded?
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No, the practice questions are available for you to prepare, learn and improve. You can replay them and see how you performed and/or check if the sound and image are satisfactory.
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What is the address for the technical support?
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If you experience technological issues with the video (practice questions, device set up, etc.), please check the following technical support webpage https://www.kiratalent.com/support/. You can either e-mail, phone or chat with the Kira technicians.
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When will I receive the link to the video interviews?
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The unique link to the video interview is available within an hour of submitting your application. An e-mail message containing the link is sent to you by Kira Academic. The link is also available on the dashboard of the online application system.
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When should I submit the video interview?
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Please complete your video interviews at your earliest convenience and no later than 48 hours after the deadline to which you are applying. We strongly recommend however that you complete this step before the final date to allow yourself some time to prepare for this exercise.
Admission Policies
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Language Requirements
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International students whose native language is not English, must take an English test. We accept TOEFL, IELTS, and the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic. You do not need the test if you have received a university degree exclusively taught in English.
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Test Score Validity
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- GMAT and GRE scores are valid for 5 years prior to application deadline.
- English language certifications are valid for 2 years prior to application deadline.
- No Admissions decision will be released without receipt of the official scores sent by GMAT or GRE.
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Deferrals
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In general we do not grant deferrals. You should apply for the intake in which you intend to enroll.
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Feedback
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Due to the large number of applications we receive for each intake and the confidentiality of the deliberations of the Admissions Committee, we are unable to provide individual detailed feedback on rejected applications.
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Reapplications
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Unsuccessful applicants may reapply for a later intake.
Please exercise your own judgement in deciding if you have any significant changes in your new profile since your first application that will make a difference with the Admissions Committee. All re-applicants are requested to submit a new online application, unless otherwise indicated.
Attend an Event
Master Programmes
Open Day with Faculty Masterclass | Fontainebleau
You are warmly invited to experience the learning environment at INSEAD! Take this opportunity to join a masterclass by a renowned INSEAD faculty member and to learn more about the INSEAD EMBA, MBA & MIM programmes. Our team & students will be there to share advice and their personal journey through a panel discussion followed by a networking reception.
Date: 22 November 2025, Saturday
Time: 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue: INSEAD Europe Campus, Boulevard de Constance, 77300 Fontainebleau
MASTERCLASS by Subi Rangan, Professor of Strategy & Management
Doomsday Clock at 70 Seconds to Midnight! What Can Business Graduates Do?
Business has created incredible wealth. Yet we see widespread anxiety and even anger. The Doomsday Clock is just one indicator of this alarm. Some call this the paradox of abundance. What can companies and the business graduates that guide and lead them do? We’ll discuss a few real life cases and explore the topic. Does a business education have a role? What can business graduates do?
Joining us at the event:
Jean-Hugues Cherif, MBA'26J | Investment Advisory Professional, Egis SA
Toshika Aggarwal, MBA'26J | Chief Business Officer, Credvest
Sartaj Dhatt, MBA'25D | Analytics Manager, BrowserStack Limited
Anthony Hatem, MIM'27 | Formulation Chemist, SAGA cosmetics
Sebastian Krijgsman Van Spangenberg, MIM'27 | Founder, Impax4all
Jessica Wheatland, MIM'27 | Intern, Charles Taylor Wines
Yanyna Nagayevska, GEMBA'23 | Founder and Managing Director, Soleil d'Ailleurs
Yawo Kpotufe, GEMBA'25 | CTO & Author, Hotep Conseil
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
INSEAD Europe Campus is located on the edge of the Forest of Fontainebleau and just a stone's throw away from the town centre. It lies within easy reach of all major airports and rail systems connecting Paris with the rest of the world.
Address: INSEAD Europe Campus, Boulevard de Constance, 77300 Fontainebleau, France
A free shuttle will be organised to meet you at Paris Gare de Lyon train station to take you directly to the campus. Same service will be offered for your way back to the station after the event.
Please book your seat here and register to confirm your participation
Master Programmes
INSEAD Faculty Masterclass | Riyadh
We are proud to present Dr. Lite Nartey, Affiliate Professor of Strategy and Academic Director of the INSEAD Africa Initiative, who will be delivering an exclusive Masterclass in Riyadh on Leading through Complexity and Connection.
In this exclusive INSEAD Alumni Masterclass, Dr. Lite will introduce the Strategy Execution Trilogy (SET), an integrated framework for leading in complexity through three executive disciplines: strategic thinking, ecosystem orchestration, and stakeholder engagement.
Rooted in research and real-world practice, the SET approach helps leaders move from clarity to coherence to commitment, equipping them to think strategically in uncertainty, align collaboration across boundaries, and engage stakeholders to translate ambition into sustained impact.
As Saudi Arabia advances its Vision 2030 priorities from digital innovation and renewable energy to healthcare, finance, and tourism, this session provides a reflective and practical platform for executives to strengthen their execution capability.
Blending INSEAD’s academic rigor with practitioner insight, the masterclass redefines execution as a strategic discipline. It invites leaders to shape transformation not through control, but through coherence, clarity, and connection, the true architecture of execution.
“Strategy is no longer about control; it is about coherence, clarity, and connection.”
Dr. Lite Nartey
Venue: Kindly hosted by Misk, Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation.
Agenda:
Welcoming & Registration | 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
INSEAD Master Programmes Introduction | 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm
INSEAD Faculty Masterclass | 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Q&A Session | 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Networking & Closing | 8:30 pm onwards
Master Programmes
Spotlight on Italy & Greece : Live Q&A with Our MBA & MIM Alumni and Students | Online
Are you interested in learning more about the INSEAD MBA or Master In Management (MIM)?
Join Nancy Blyth-Piacentini and INSEAD Alumni for a live session with Q&A exclusively for prospective students from Italy & Greece.
This event is a great chance to connect with the INSEAD community from this region and gain insights into the INSEAD MBA & MIM Programmes.
Alumni joining us at the event:
- Alexandra Boretou, MBA'25D
- Francesco Bracotti, MBA'23J | Global Product & Portfolio Strategy Director, Specialty Care at GSK
- Lydia Lisanti, MIM'27
- Marios Siatounis, MIM'24 | EMEA Financial Lines Broker at Aon
Online via Zoom | Click here to view different timezone.
Testimonials
Filippo Iguera
The MIM programme offers a truly international exposure by allowing students to study in France and Singapore, and, optionally, also in Abu Dhabi, Shanghai and San Francisco.
Christina Kim
One of the most memorable phrases I heard during the MIM recruitment process is the following: "At INSEAD, everyone is a minority." And INSEAD's diversity is not limited to simply nationality.
Robbin Duppui
MBAs had generally been on my radar for quite some time. I rapidly realised during my engineering studies that I lacked education on certain key business topics that I would eventually need to look into.
Stay Inspired
How to Ace your MIM Application
The INSEAD Master in Management (MIM) is one of the most competitive programmes in the world. But don't let that intimidate you! With a little hard work and the right approach, you can definitely increase your chances of getting accepted. Here are some tips on how to do just that.
Application Tips
In this video, Thibault Seguret, Programme Director, and Virginie Fougea, Executive Director, Student Engagement, talk about what the school looks for in a MIM candidate.
My Journey to INSEAD
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