Encouraging Diversity, Fostering Ambition

We do not look for any specific candidate profile but each year we pride ourselves on building a class of students with diverse backgrounds, whether that is educational, professional, cultural, national, religious and socioeconomic. And we also look for a balance of men and women. Because we know you will get the best results when you are challenged to look at things from the perspectives of others who are different from yourself.

Your motivation and values, however, are just as important as your background, as is your desire to be an active participant in our collaborative learning environment. We want to understand the person behind your academic achievements and experiences, so please tell us about your interests and passions and the goals you have in life.

Selection Procedure

Candidates who possess the necessary qualifications are assessed through a combination of work experience, academics (see below), motivation, recommendations and other factors will be invited for an interview.

A member of our Admissions Committee will conduct the interview via telephone or in-person, although we strongly encourage international candidates to come to Copenhagen for an interview day.

Applicants will be notified via email with their invitation to an interview.

Entrance Requirements

Requirements:

1. Bachelor degree or an equivalent academic qualification*
2. Academic transcript
3. At least three years of full-time post-bachelor degree work experience**
4. A good GMAT score (the class average is 655) or a combined GRE score of 320
5. Two references, to be provided within the application software
6. One essay of 500 words, one essay of 300 words plus one optional essay of 300 words
7. A completed online application form
8. Good command of English (applicants who have completed their higher education in English or work in English are exempted from taking an English Language test.)
9. Interview (for those who are invited; see below under 'Interview Selection Procedures' for more information)

* HD/Graduate Diploma in Business Administration accepted
** In certain cases internships and pre-Bachelor work experience will qualify towards this work experience. Please contact us to discuss your specific case or for clarification on your eligibility.

Application Deadlines

The next intake is for October 2021.

We have application deadlines throughout the year for the October 2021 intake: 10 October 2020, 10 January 2021, 10 April 2021, 10 June 2021 (non-EU candidates) and 10 July 2021 (EU candidates), but strive to provide feedback and assessment on applications on an ongoing basis.

Apply Here

If you believe that you meet our admission requirements and are keen to become a part of the CBS community, you can click here to access our online application form. Applications can be saved and returned to at any time once started. Please note that we do not charge an application fee.

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