INSEAD

School

INSEAD is a leading international business school with campuses in France, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi. Renowned for its diverse and multicultural environment, INSEAD offers a range of graduate and executive education programs. The school's rigorous academic curriculum, emphasis on global perspectives, and extensive alumni network contribute to a transformative learning experience. INSEAD equips students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset necessary to excel in the global business landscape and drive meaningful change in organizations worldwide.

Location

INSEAD has four campuses. The Europe Campus, located in France, lies 50km south of Paris, set in a sprawling eight hectares of land on the edge of the Forest of Fontainebleau. Despite its rural setting, the school is easily accessible by car or train to Paris.

The Asia Campus is located in the Knowledge Hub district of Singapore, 15 minutes away from the financial district. The campus includes a state-of-the-art research and learning hub, a bookshop and campus store, and a fitness center.

The Middle East Campus is based in Abu Dhabi. In this fast-growing region, you’ll find several international organizations, from PwC and KPMG to Etihad Airways and Mariott International.

The San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation, colloquially known as “The Hub” offers a tailored selection of executive education programs, tapping into the groundbreaking world of tech, venture capital, entrepreneurship, and sustainability in the Bay Area.

Accreditations

INSEAD is triple-accredited, which means it has been accredited by the three largest and most influential accrediting bodies: the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

Programs

INSEAD offers three MBA programs. The INSEAD MBA is a full-time, 10-12-month program, with intakes in August and January. The curriculum consists of core management courses and students have 75 electives in a variety of subjects to choose from, such as “Corporate Entrepreneurship,” “Strategies for Asia Pacific,” and “Making Authentic Decisions.”

The Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) is a modular, intensive, 14-17-month program, with three intakes across three campuses. The GEMBA program is made up of over 200 participants, with an average of 13 years of work experience. The program also features a unique Leadership Development Program (LDP) which includes group coaching and 360-degree assessments.

The Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive MBA (TIEMBA) is offered jointly by INSEAD and Tsinghua University, one of China’s most prestigious universities. The TIEMBA program takes place across INSEAD’s campuses in Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and France, as well as Tsinghua University’s campus in Beijing.

Scholarships

The INSEAD MBA offers more than 100 different types of scholarships, both need- and merit-based. The average scholarship amount is EUR€19,700, and 31% of students receive scholarships.

The INSEAD Global Executive MBA also offers merit- and need-based scholarships. Candidates can apply for a maximum of two scholarships.

The Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive MBA (TIEMBA) offers merit-based, need-based, and diversity scholarships covering between US$5,000 and $10,000 of the tuition fee. In the TIEMBA Class of 2023, 50% of the class received a scholarship.

Fun fact

INSEAD has a unique MBA Language Policy, which requires students to speak two languages on entry and three languages by graduation. Also known as the 3-Language Requirement Policy, INSEAD candidates must be fluent in English, have at least B1-level knowledge in a second language, and at least A2-level knowledge in a third language.

This language policy serves to ensure that every graduate evolves as a global leader. In another effort to maximize internationality, INSEAD admits no more than 12% of students of the same nationality.