At a Glance
Are You Ready for the Challenge?
The TIEMBA is not simply an intensive business course. It is designed for experienced executives with intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn and challenge themselves in a rigorous academic programme. We welcome applications from around the world regardless of race, religion, gender or financial status and our aim is to build a top quality, exciting, dynamic and diverse class.
Explore the programme’s application requirements and pre-requisites below.
Admission Criteria
Work Experience and Leadership Potential
We look for people with both management experience and leadership potential. Members of our current class have an average of 14 years of work experience (with a minimum of eight years post-graduate work experience), including at least five years of managi...
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Academic Eligibility
The TIEMBA is intensive, rigorous and challenging. So we insist on a solid academic foundation – requiring a bachelor’s degree or above, and the GMAT, GRE, EA, INSEAD Assessment or the Tsinghua Test. If you are preparing for the GMAT, try our online prac...
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International Outlook
Our participants are expected to share cross-cultural experiences that others can learn from. That is why we look for people who have lived, worked or studied abroad – or who work for international companies with clients, suppliers or other stakeholders o...
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Asia Focus
The programme is designed for people with a strong interest or experience in Asian business. It is best suited to people living and working in the region (or planning to) – or whose work has a particular focus on Asia.
Admission Process
The admission process differs depending on the nationalities due to regulations in China. You can learn more about the application process for the different nationalities below.
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
There are five application rounds in total, but the final application date may differ for different nationalities due to regulations in China. Please review the dates in the table as well as the information for Chinese applicants from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan below and contact us if you would like to clarify further.
September 2027 Intake | Deadline to complete the application |
| Round 1 | 01 July 2026 |
| Round 2 | 02 September 2026 |
| Round 3 | 07 October 2026 Last round for China passport holders |
| Round 4 | 16 December 2026 Last round for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan passport holders |
| Round 5 | 17 February 2027 |
| Final Round | 31 March 2027 |
Attend an Event
Master Programmes
Afterwork with EMBA Alumni | São Paulo
You are warmly invited to join us for an afterwork networking event in São Paulo to learn more about INSEAD Executive MBA programmes.
During the evening, we will share insights into the programmes, admissions process, and the unique opportunities offered by the INSEAD experience. You will also have the chance to connect with INSEAD alumni, ask questions in an informal setting, and expand your network over drinks and light refreshments.
We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging and inspiring evening. Please register to confirm your participation.
Master Programmes
Executive MBA Information Session | Hong Kong
You are warmly invited to attend our upcoming Executive MBA Information Session in Hong Kong to learn more about the Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) and Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive MBA (TIEMBA) programmes. Antony Widjaja, Associate Director, Recruitment and Business Development, Degree Programmes, will provide insights into the curriculum and admissions process. You will also have the opportunity to have your questions answered during the Q&A session and interact with alumni during a networking reception. Please register to confirm your participation.
Date: 20 October 2026, Tuesday
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Registration starts at 6:30 pm
Venue: Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel
Joining us at the event:
- Kiana Shek, GEMBA'21 | Investment Management, Fintech
- Natalie Chan, TIEMBA'20 | Managing Director, PIE Strategy Limited
- Sarah Defferriere, GEMBA'28 | Senior Project Manager, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc
Master Programmes, Master Programmes
Executive MBA In-Person Consultation | São Paulo
Testimonials
Andrew Youssef
My advice would be, if you are interested in pursuing an INSEAD Masters programme, do it for yourself.
Deyi Wu
The experience has enlightened me to learn about the Chinese culture, and in particular taught me more about doing business in China.
Werner Koestler
The dual degree setup fitted in perfectly.
