Andrew Mellor, an Admissions Manager of the Copenhagen MBA, highlights essential information like eligibility criteria, how the team holistically evaluates applications, ways to connect with the admissions team, and more.
We look for varied, well rounded candidates and pride ourselves on building a highly diversified class.
APPLYING TO THE COPENHAGEN MBA
The Application
Your motivation and values, 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. Tell us about your interests, passions, and goals.
Each class is full of students with diverse backgrounds - educationally, professionally, culturally, religiously and socioeconomically. We look for a balance of men and women. 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.
Before you start your Copenhagen MBA application, we recommend that you take this short quiz to see how you match up with the Copenhagen MBA.
Candidates who possess the necessary qualifications are assessed through a combination of work experience, academics, motivation, recommendation and other factors, and invited for an interview. A member of our Admissions Board conducts the interview online or in person.
We have already closed for new applications for the October 2025 intake.
Upcoming deadlines for the Class of 2026-2027:
Applications open 1 September 2025
- 10 November 2025
- 10 January 2026
- 10 April 2026
- 10 June 2026 (last deadline for non-EU citizens)
- 10 July 2026 (last deadline for EU citizens)
CBS reserves the right to close for new applications before the final deadlines if full class capacity is reached.
Candidate requirements
There are a number of things to consider when applying to the Copenhagen MBA.
Eligibility
Completed Application
Visa
Application Fee
The Copenhagen MBA has reached full capacity for the 2025 intake, but if you believe that you meet our admission requirements and are keen to become a part of the CBS community, you can register your interest for our 2026-27 intake. As a token of our appreciation for your interest in our programme, we are offering a complimentary profile assessment. This assessment will provide you with valuable feedback on your qualifications and guidance on how to enhance your application for future consideration.