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Application Deadlines

Applications for the Executive MBA August 2027 intake are open.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the deadlines below serve as a helpful guide for planning your submission. Once you have applied, our team will keep you updated on next steps and decisions. If you have any questions along the way, we’re here to help.

Note sure when to apply? Complete our short pre-assessment form to connect with our admissions team. We will help you explore the best time to apply based on your profile and discuss ways to strengthen your application and competitiveness.

Important Information about Deadlines:

  • Applications are evaluated by the same criteria regardless of the deadline met.
  • We encourage candidates to apply as early as possible, as both admission and scholarship funding become increasingly competitive as the application cycle progresses. We also recommend that you only apply when you feel your application is at its strongest as you can only apply once per admissions cycle.
  • Applications will only be reviewed once all required components are completed and submitted. Please refer to the application checklist for the list of requirements.
  • Please note that Stern at NYUAD Executive MBA Admissions Committee reviews applications on an ongoing basis, and does not wait for a deadline to pass in order to review applications. For this reason, we encourage you to submit your application between deadlines if it is ready.
  • The application process, from application submission to final decision takes around six weeks. You should ensure you will be available for an interview, if invited, four to six weeks post-submission.

Deadline for Complete Application

Round 1

October 27, 2026

Round 2

February 2, 2027

Round 3

April 6, 2027

Round 4

May 18, 2027

Incomplete Applications

If your application is not complete (for example, missing test scores, essays or other items, illegible transcripts) you will be informed via your application status page. You will be notified by email when there is an update on your application status page.