Admissions
Admissions
11th Master in Management in France – Financial Times 2024
Diploma
Grande Ecole Programme
Acces
From Bac+2 to Bac+3
Rythm
Full-time or work-study
Level
Bac +5 university degree
Intake
September
Language
English or bilingual French/English
Our entrance examinations
Year 1 Entry
Admission in the first year of the Master in Management (Grande Ecole Programme)
The International Admissions is open to international candidates having completed at least two progressive academic years after high school and obtained 120 ECTS credits (or credits deemed equivalent by the MBS Equivalence Commission). The credits must be validated before 31 October of the examination year. It enables candidates to join the Master in Management (Grande Ecole Programme), graduating with a State-recognised Master's degree (Bac+5), accredited AACSB and EQUIS.
Admission assessment
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English test
Provide an official English test score (less than 2 years old) or take the free MBS English Test by Méréos.
Minimum level required: 700 TOEIC / 85 MBS English Test / 75 TOEFL IBT / 5.5 IELTS / 90 Duolingo / 60 ICIMS / Cambridge B2. -
Interview — pre-recorded video
Candidates answer questions designed to identify their personal characteristics in a video-recorded interview. The jury assesses ethics, sense of responsibility, oral communication skills, team spirit, entrepreneurial spirit, spirit of innovation and understanding of their environment. Candidates must also express their motivation to study in France and the coherence of their study project.
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Bilingual track (French/English)
For students wishing to follow the bilingual programme whose mother tongue is not French, a French language test (DALF, DELF or TCF) is required. Minimum level: B2. If not provided, MBS will send a free French language test link.
Assessment coefficients
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English test
Coefficient: 15 — Duration: 1h00
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Interview
Coefficient: 30 — Duration: 0h25
Application process
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Step 1 — Apply online
Complete the online application form and attach all required documents via the eCampus portal.
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Step 2 — Language tests
Submit an official English test score (less than 2 years old). If not available, MBS will send you a link to take the free MBS English Test. Students following the bilingual track must also provide a French language test (B2 minimum).
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Step 3 — Video interview
Complete the pre-recorded video interview online. Results and admission status are communicated by email.
Required documents
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Academic documents
Copy of your highest diploma (original language). Copy of official transcripts for the last 3 years of studies including the current year (original language). For documents not in French, English or Spanish: provide a certified translation into English or French.
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Personal documents
Curriculum Vitae (in French or English, according to the chosen track) · One ID photo · Identity card or passport.
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Language test scores
Official English and/or French test score if available (less than 2 years old). If not provided, MBS will send you the relevant free test link after application.
Application deadlines
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India & Africa
Application deadline: 19 May 2026
Last day for tests: 26 May 2026 -
All other candidates requiring a visa
Application deadline: 20 June 2026
Last day for tests: 2 July 2026 -
Candidates not requiring a visa
Application deadline: 18 August 2026
Last day for tests: 25 August 2026
Application fee: €90. Individual scholarships between €1,000 and €2,000 may be granted depending on admission results (limited number). International admissions open from 1 November 2025.
For any questions: international.admissions@mbs-education.com
Year 2 Entry
Admission in the second year of the Master in Management (Grande Ecole Programme)
The International Entrance Exam is open to international candidates having completed at least three progressive academic years after high school and obtained 180 ECTS credits (or credits deemed equivalent by the MBS Equivalence Commission). The credits must be validated before 31 October of the examination year. It enables candidates to join the Master in Management (Grande Ecole Programme), graduating with a State-recognised Master's degree (Bac+5), accredited AACSB and EQUIS.
Admission assessment
-
English test
Provide an official English test score (less than 2 years old) or take the free MBS English Test by Méréos.
Minimum level required: 750 TOEIC / 95 MBS English Test / 80 TOEFL IBT / 6.0 IELTS / 95 Duolingo / 65 ICIMS / Cambridge B2. -
Interview — pre-recorded video
Candidates answer questions designed to identify their personal characteristics. The jury assesses ethics, sense of responsibility, oral communication skills, team spirit, entrepreneurial spirit, spirit of innovation, and the maturity of the study project. Candidates must express their motivation to study in France and the coherence of their project.
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Language of instruction
Full-time (continuous) track: taught entirely in English or as a bilingual programme (French/English). Non-French speakers wishing to follow the bilingual track must provide a French test score (DALF, DELF or TCF) at minimum B2 level.
Apprenticeship track: open to non-French international candidates residing abroad. A French test (DALF, DELF or TCF) at minimum C1 level is required, plus an individual interview with the Career Centre.
Assessment coefficients
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English test
Coefficient: 15 — Duration: 1h00
-
Interview
Coefficient: 30 — Duration: 0h25
Application process
-
Step 1 — Apply online
Complete the online application form and attach all required documents via the eCampus portal.
-
Step 2 — Language tests
Submit an official English test score (less than 2 years old). If not available, MBS will send a link to take the free MBS English Test. Bilingual track students must also provide a French test (B2 minimum). Apprenticeship track students must provide a French test at C1 minimum.
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Step 3 — Video interview
Complete the pre-recorded video interview online. Results and admission status are communicated by email. Apprenticeship track candidates also have an individual interview with the Career Centre.
Required documents
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Academic documents
Copy of your highest diploma (original language). Copy of official transcripts for the last 3–4 years including the current year (original language). For documents not in French, English or Spanish: provide a certified translation.
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Personal documents
Curriculum Vitae (in French or English, according to the chosen track) · One ID photo · Identity card or passport.
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Language test scores
Official English and/or French test score if available (less than 2 years old). If not provided, MBS will send you the relevant free test link after application.
Application deadlines
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India & Africa
Application deadline: 19 May 2026
Last day for tests: 26 May 2026 -
All other candidates requiring a visa
Application deadline: 20 June 2026
Last day for tests: 2 July 2026 -
Candidates not requiring a visa
Application deadline: 18 August 2026
Last day for tests: 25 August 2026
Application fee: €90. Individual scholarships between €1,000 and €2,000 may be granted depending on admission results (limited number). International admissions open from 1 November 2025.
For any questions: international.admissions@mbs-education.com
The training sessions are free and will help you to prepare yourself for the international admission exam. They are common to all of our programmes (Bachelor Programme, Master in Management Programme, Masters of Science Programmes)
Discover our Tool Box, including a presentation of each test as well as exercises and tips to train for the entrance exams!
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Q&A
Want to know more? Feel free to contact us or consult our Q&A.
Language of instruction: French and English
Duration: Approximately 1,500 hours of coursework spread over 2 to 3 years of study
Mode: Full-time. Work-study available from the 2nd year (3 weeks in company / 1 week on campus per month)
Intake: September
Pedagogy: An active learning method, combining the use of online content and activities, a “flipped classroom” approach and experiential learning. This teaching method fosters engagement, autonomy and a spirit of initiative.
Teaching format: In-person
Faculty: Courses delivered by MBS researcher-lecturers, consultant-trainers and working professionals
Qualification level: State-accredited Bac+5, Master’s grade, Level 7
To validate your year, you will be assessed in each subject through a combination of continuous assessment, group work and a written exam. Your future does not rest on a single grade
A second foreign language can be studied in PGE Year 1. Other options are available to strengthen your language skills throughout the rest of the programme, such as seminars, exchanges at partner universities, internships and interactions with international students on campus.
You will choose from more than 60 destinations on offer. The academic teams and students from previous cohorts are available to guide you in making this decision.
Yes, because university intakes and administrative procedures vary from one institution to another — and even more so from one country to another — which requires specific preparation. A dedicated team within the school will support you throughout all these steps and also provides personalised follow-up during your stay abroad.
Yes. For this purpose, you can contact the MBS Career Center. Career coaches will help you build your professional project (ambitions, professional positioning, interview preparation) and will regularly offer workshops and meetings with the school’s partner companies. The Career Centre also organises on-campus recruitment sessions to support you in your search.
MBS offers more than ten financial assistance schemes. For further information, please visit the Financing page of the Grande Ecole Programme.
You can view the full list of available financial aid by clicking here
