How to apply

Application submission

When you’re sure you’re ready, submit your application.

Make sure your application is complete.  
 
For it to be reviewed, you’ll need to submit all supporting documents (essays, references, transcripts, certificates, GMAT, GRE and IELTS/TOEFL scores if applicable) attached and the £150 application fee.

If you wish, you can ask your referees to send their references before you submit to ensure your application is ready for review.

Application review

Your application will be reviewed by the Cambridge Admissions Committee.

Our Admissions Committee will review your entire application in full and decide whether or not to short-list you for interview. Your application must be complete before it can be considered.

Fraudulent applications

The University of Cambridge takes robust action against admissions fraud. If we find that fake documents or false information has been submitted, we will withdraw the application and any others made by the same person.

Learn more about postgraduate admissions fraud

First interview

We’ll notify you if you’ve been short-listed to interview. 

Keep an eye on your inbox. We’ll notify you whether or not you’ve been invited to interview and offer you an interview date. 

• Rounds one, two and three: You’ll be notified if you are invited to interview within two weeks. 
• Rounds four and five: We typically receive a higher number of applications in these rounds so you may not receive a response until after the application deadline. 

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates. 

Conditional offer

Successful candidates will receive a final decision, usually within one week.

If you’re successful at interview, you’ll be given a conditional offer by email. The email will have details about your offer deadline, a link to the conditional offer and financial information documents. 

You’ll need to meet certain conditions before your offer can be converted to an unconditional offer. 

• Agree the terms and conditions of your offer on the EMBA application portal. 
• Pay the non-refundable £10,000 reservation fee to reserve your place on the Cambridge Executive MBA and Global Executive MBA programmes. The £10,000 is offset against your tuition fees. 
• Provide evidence you can meet the costs of the programme (details found in your offer). 
• Provide a letter from your company (on company letterhead) addressed to the EMBA Admissions Manager and confirming your job title and salary. 
• Provide an original copy or official duplicate of your transcripts. If this does not confirm your degree, you’ll need to provide the original degree certificate. 
• Reference checks may be carried out on one or both of your referees. We may also do a verification check on your academic record. 

Accept your offer

To accept your offer, you’ll need to meet the conditions above. If you are unable to meet them, or need an extension to the deadline, please contact us as soon as possible. 

Congratulations! The final stage of the Cambridge EMBA and Global EMBA application process is a letter confirming your unconditional offer. You’ll be able to use this letter for visa application purposes

Join a Cambridge College

Become a member of the Cambridge Executive MBA or Global Executive MBA programmes and you’ll also become a member of one of our 31 famous university Colleges. 

We’ll send you a list of Colleges currently accepting EMBA students once you’ve been made an offer. Choose your top 3 and the Admissions Manager will apply on your behalf (please note that you should not try to apply independently). 

College membership is guaranteed to all University of Cambridge students. However, each College has its own entrance requirements and membership is at their individual discretion.