MBA Deadlines for International Candidates
Many top business schools do not mention specific deadlines for international candidates, but as these schools are worried international candidates will not complete their visa processes in time, they advise them to apply in earlier rounds. The following schools address these issues and explicitly advise international MBA candidates on their last deadlines:
- Duke University, Fuqua School of Business – “*International applicants should apply in EA, Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3 for visa processing.”
- HEC Paris – “For non EU nationals, we encourage you to apply sooner (not in last 2 rounds) due to housing and student visas”.
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School – Round 3 is the final deadline for international applicants.
- New York University, Stern School of Business – for Tech MBA and Fashion MBA programs, Only U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents may apply by round 4 deadline. Applicants who are non-U.S. citizens at the time of submitting their application must apply no later than the January 6 deadline.
- Georgetown University, McDonough School of Business – Note for international candidates: Those requiring an F-1 visa to study at Georgetown McDonough are encouraged to apply in Early Action, Round 1, or Round 2 to allow sufficient time for I-20 processing.
- University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business – International candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by January 7, 2025, to allow time for visa paperwork and processing.
- Rice University, Jones Graduate School of Business – The Round 4 deadline is for domestic candidates only (U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents). International candidates should apply by round 3.
- University of Washington, Foster School of Business – Round 2 (Jan 7, 2025) is the Final Deadline for International Applicants.
- Brigham Young University, Marriott school of business – Round 3 (March 1, 2025) is the Final Deadline for International Applicants.
- UC Irvine Merage school of business – Round 3 (March 1, 2025) is the Final Deadline for International Applicants.