THE ADMISSION PROCESS

Application:

• Applicants are invited to apply directly online. Along with an application form, applicants need to submit:

• Latest degree transcript showing final degree result and breakdown of individual subjects and grades (in English or French).

• Proof of command of the English language, usually IELTS or TOEFL IBT results (minimum 6.0 and 72 respectively).

• Passport or ID card.

• CV.

• Any certificates of academic achievement/other awards, if applicable.

• Two reference letters. These letters are expected to explicitly reference the applicant's potential to develop a professional career in business and pursue Master's level studies.

• 500-word personal statement: a critical analysis of the program's potential contribution to the applicant's personal and professional development.

Note: All students attending UBI programs are expected to bring their personal laptops for all academic activities.

Admissions Board:

• The Admissions Board assesses each application package and makes recommendations based on the academic requirements and the candidate's overall suitability for the program.

Essays/case study and interview:

• Candidates recommended by the Admissions Board are invited for a 30-minute interview with the Program Director. Interviews for international candidates are usually conducted via Skype, Zoom, or similar.

• Prior to the interview, applicants need to submit a 500-word professional essay on a modern topic, which will be communicated to the applicant beforehand.

Admission offer:

• Successful candidates receive a letter within 30 days of the personal interview offering admission to the program.

• UBI welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds to maintain a diverse student body and promote a stimulating learning environment. Applicants are not discriminated against on the grounds of political views, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age.

THE ADMISSION PROCESS

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

TUITION FEES

• The tuition fee for UBI's MBA program for the 2021-2022 academic year is EUR 28,500.

• The tuition fee does not include textbooks, flights, accommodation, and visa fees for the international business experience.

• Tuition fees should be paid in three equal installments (3 x EUR 9,500) at the beginning of October, February, and June.

• A down payment for EU/non-visa students: EUR 500 (deductible from the tuition fees) is required to secure a place in the program.

• A down payment for non-EU/visa students: EUR 9,750 (equal to the first installment + EUR 250 one-time administrative fee).

- Furthermore, students may be required to provide proof of subsistence funds as part of the VISA application process.

• For students completing the MBA in 24 months:

• 70% of the tuition (EUR 6,650 x 3) is to be paid during the first year.

• 30% (EUR 2,850 x 3) during the second year.

• Resit examinations: EUR 100 each.

• Module retake: EUR 2,000 each.

UBI automatically waives additional fees for non-EU students (non-EU students pay the same tuition fees as EU students).