Ready to start your China MBA program application? Here are the top MBA programs in China and all the deadlines you need to know for 2024 Intake.

    China Europe International Business School

Located in Shanghai, CEIBS offers an English-taught MBA program that takes 18 months to complete. If you want a more fast-tracked program, you can also choose a 12-month option. The CEIBS MBA program aims to teach leadership and professional skills so you can prosper in the business world no matter where you are.

These are the CEIBS MBA 2024 intake deadlines:

Round	Application Deadline	Interview location	Decision by
1	October 11, 2023	Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen*	November 11, 2023
2	December 06, 2023	Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen*	January 19, 2024
3	March 06, 2024	Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen*	April 12, 2024
4	May 01, 2024	Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen*	May 24, 2024
*Interview location subject to change

 

Note that the final deadline is May 01, 2024. Complete applications must be submitted before then.

Each applicant is required to answer essay questions which are included in the online application form, to demonstrate your potential as a qualified MBA student.

The total tuition fee for the program will be approximately RMB 468,000 (US$65,430). Requirements for entry to the MBA program include:

• A bachelor’s degree or above
• Full-time work experience of two years or longer
• A GMAT/GRE score (GMAT code: MDQ-HH-39; GRE code: 3654) or CEIBS admission test score
• Proficiency in English

Learn more about the CEIBS MBA program here.

CEIBS Pre-MBA Camps

CEIBS MBA hosts numerous experiential camps throughout the year offering the chance to experience the curriculum and campus life before fully committing to the program. They provide opportunities to discuss cutting-edge business issues with professors from around the world, learn about career development from MBA alumni, and share life experiences with young professionals from diverse backgrounds.

The CEIBS Pre-MBA Boot Camp is the ideal program to “get your toes wet”.  As part of an elite group of participants, you will get the chance to live in Shanghai for one week as you experience China and the CEIBS MBA to the fullest.

CEIBS MBA Camps	CEIBS Pre-MBA Boot Camp	CEIBS MBA Beyond Borders Camp	CEIBS Global Young Leaders Camp
Date	TBD	Nov 17 – 19, 2023	TBD
Application Requirements	Bachelor degree or above At least one year’s working experience Targeting a top tier MBA programme	Bachelor degree or above At least one year’s working experience Currently located in China	Junior or senior at university Recent college graduates with up to one year’s work experience
Duration	6 days	2 days	3 days
Language	English	English	English

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   Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business

The Global MBA at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) is an accelerated 14-month program that aims to impart in-depth knowledge of China and helps students to get grounded in Western business practices. CKGSB is located in Beijing. The program begins in September, with the application deadline generally falling around the last week of June.

The total tuition fee for the program is approximately RMB 448,000 (US$61,618). Requirements for entry to the MBA program include:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Preferably two years or more of work experience.
• A competitive GRE score.
• A high level of proficiency in English

There are also scholarship opportunities, including:

• CKGSB Merit-Based Scholarship
• CKGSB Industry Scholarships
• Scholarship for Outstanding Overseas Chinese
• CKGSB Vision Scholarships
• CKGSB Need-Based Financial Aid
• GMAT/GRE Achievement Scholarship
• CKGSB Company Sponsored Scholarship
• CKGSB Scholarships for International Applicants
• One Belt One Road Scholarship
• CKGSB Philanthropy Scholarship

Learn more about the CKGSB MBA program here.

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   Fudan University – School of Management

Fudan University’s School of Management collaborates with MIT Sloan School to offer the Fudan IMBA, a two-year international MBA program taught in English. The aim of the program is to foster a spirit of entrepreneurship and gain an international perspective to China’s business industry.

These are the 2024 intake deadlines:

Round	Application Deadline	Interview	Decision Release
1	Nov. 15, 2023	End of November	December
2	Dec. 31, 2023	Mid of January	January
3	Mar. 15, 2024	End of March	April
4	April 30, 2024	Mid of May	May

 

The application period for overseas candidates ends on April 30, 2024.

The total tuition fee for the program is RMB 320,000 (US$48,624). Requirements for entry into the MBA program include:

• University degree or above from a recognized university
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience (before the enrollment) for applicants with an undergraduate degree; minimum of 2 years of work experience for applicants with a master or doctor degree
• An acceptable GMAT/GRE score or other equivalent graduate school entrance examination scores

Fudan MBA ranked 32nd in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking in 2021, 6th in the Asia Pacific Region and in top place among the business schools in Chinese mainland universities.

Learn more about the Fudan MBA here.

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   Shanghai Jiao Tong University – ACEM

The two-year English-taught International MBA program at SJTU – Antai College of Economics and Management aims to help students gain a global perspective of the business world while focusing on China. Foreign professors along with student exchange programs contribute to this. The application deadlines for the 2024 intake are:

Round	Deadline for Application	Interview Date
1	November 10, 2023	November 25, 2023
2	December 22, 2023	January 07, 2024
3	February 16, 2024	March 02, 2024
4	April 13, 2024	April 27, 2024
5	June 01, 2024	June 15, 2024

The application period ends on June 01, 2024.

The total tuition fee for the International MBA program is approximately RMB 368,000 (US$50,619). Requirements for entry to the MBA program include:

• IELTS ≥ 6.0 or TOEFL ≥ 575 PBT, ≥ 90 iBT or
• Native English speaker or Bachelor of English degree
• GMAT Score of 550+**/ GRE score of 310+

There are scholarships available as well, including:

• Early Bird Scholarship
• Interview-Performance Scholarships
• Full Time -GMAT （GRE*）Scholarship
• CFA scholarship

Learn more about the SJTU MBA program here.

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Peking University – BiMBA

Peking University has collaborated with other top universities to offer you a choice of several world-class MBA programs encompassing global perspectives.

PKU-UCL MBA 

The Peking University-UCL MBA combines the unique research and teaching strengths of the UCL School of Management and the Peking University National School of Development.

These are the 2024 intake deadlines:

The PKU-UCL MBA program has two durations: 16 months (full-time program) and 28 months (part-time program). The total tuition fee is RMB 368,000 ($US50,619).

Requirements for entry into the MBA program include:

• An undergraduate degree from a recognized university
• Minimum of 3 years full-time working experience after completion of your undergraduate degree
• GMAT/GRE. There is no minimum score, but a GMAT score (or equivalent) of 600 or above is preferred.
• A standard level of English

Learn more about the PKU-UCL MBA program here.

PKU-Vlerick MBA

Peking University and Vlerick Business School have been working together to deliver a top-ranked international MBA programme since 2008. This Joint MBA programme has been consistently ranked as the Top 1 part-time MBA programme in China and in the Top 2 for full-time programme by Forbes China.

The application deadlines for 2024 are the same as for the PKU-UCL MBA, shown above.

The PKU-Vlerick MBA program takes 24 months to complete. The tuition fee is RMB 368,000 ($US50,619), which includes the fees for textbooks and handouts. It can be paid in two installments.

Requirements for entry into the MBA program include:

• An undergraduate degree from a recognized university
• Minimum of 3 years full-time working experience after graduation of your undergraduate degree
• GMAT/GRE. Preferred GMAT score is 600 and above
• A standard level of English

Learn more about the PKU-Vlerick MBA program here.

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   Peking University – Guanghua 

The Guanghua Global MBA program in Beijing is aimed at molding students to become international business leaders. They will learn how to identify business opportunities and solve problems effectively in the business world. The application deadlines for 2024 intake are:

The application period ends on April 19, 2024. 

The total tuition fee for the Guanghua Global MBA Program taught full-time in English is RMB 188,000 (US$25,860). Entry requirements for the MBA program include:

• A Bachelor’s degree or above from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years of full-time working experience
• A competitive GMAT or GRE score,or competitive score from the Guanghua MBA Entrance Exam.

There are also scholarships available. Early bird applicants who apply before the deadline for Round 3 benefit from an increased likelihood of being granted a scholarship.

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    Tsinghua University

The Tsinghua-MIT Global MBA Program is tailored for future leaders who aspire to propel their careers on to the global stage while maintaining a focus on China. The program is distinguished by its world-class learning experience, high-caliber global student body, and unrivaled access to the best of China.

These are the 2024 intake deadlines:

 

The total tuition fee for the program is approximately RMB 198,000 (US$27,236). Entry requirements for the MBA program include:

• Undergraduate degree from a recognized university
• Competitive GMAT/GRE score or Tsinghua MBA Alternative Entrance Exam score
• Completed Tsinghua MBA online application and submission of required supporting materials
• At least 3 years work experience for applicants with an undergraduate degree or at least 2 years work experience for applicants with a master or doctor degree.

Learn more about Tsinghua University’s MBA program here.

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong’s MBA program is a world class MBA that teaches students the skills needed to prosper in the business industry anywhere in the world. It has duration options: 12 months or 16 months (full-time); 24 months to 48 months (part-time). Application deadlines for the 2024 Intake as follows:

Round	Application Deadline
1	October 31, 2023
2	December 15, 2023
3	January 31, 2024
4	March 15, 2024
5	April 30, 2024

 

The total tuition fee is HK$605,000 (US$77,306). Entry requirements for the program include:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2nd class lower and above or an equivalent professional qualification
• Competitive GMAT/GRE score
• Proficiency in English
• 3 years of full-time work experience after graduation

Learn more about CUHK’s MBA program here.

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  Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 

As an internationally minded research university, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) offers a rigorous MBA curriculum and world-class faculty that fully prepares you for the constantly evolving landscape of today’s business world. The full-time MBA program can be completed in either 12 months (accelerated) or 16 months (standard).

PHASE	APPLICATION DEADLINE
1	Oct 11, 2023 (Wed)
2	Dec 13, 2023 (Wed)
3	Feb 28, 2024 (Wed)
4	May 08, 2024 (Wed)*

 

It is recommended that you submit your application by the 3rd round to allow sufficient time to process the visas for the HKUST Campus Week.

Total tuition fee is HK$600,000 (US$76,660). Entry requirements for the program include:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Satisfactory GMAT/GRE score
• 2 years or more of full-time working experience after attaining your undergraduate degree

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University of Hong Kong

The MBA program at University of Hong Kong (HKU) prepares students to prosper in the international business industry by enabling them to participate in real-world projects, seminars, enrichment workshops and industry interfaces. The full-time HKU MBA is an intensive 1 year programme.

The Early Round Application Deadline for the 2024 intake is November 22, 2023. 

The total tuition fee is HK$588,000 (US$75,130). Entry requirements include:

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years or more of full-time work experience after attaining your undergraduate degree
• Competitive GMAT/GRE scores (GMAT isn’t required if you have worked full-time for more than 7 years)

Learn more about HKU’s MBA program here.

Apply Now Before The Deadline!

Do not wait until the China MBA program application deadline. In fact, the earlier you apply, the better your chances of success. What are you waiting for? Login or create an account with China Admissions, browse the available MBA programs, and apply through the platform when you’re ready!