CEIBS MBA Application Guidebook
Dear Candidates,
Welcome to the CEIBS MBA application process!
Please refer to our step-by-step application guidelines to assist you in completing your online application.👇
01.Register your application account.
When you log in to the online MBA Application centre (), you will see the following page.
*lf you have already registered for an account, please enter your username and password.
*If this is your first time visiting this page, please register for a new account then log in.
02. Overview of the online MBA application system
After you register your account with the online application centre, you can log in to the MBA online application center on your PC or mobile phone to fill in and submit the application materials. The PC and mobile interfaces synchronise the application information, allowing you to switch between platforms and complete the online application at any time.
Log into the application centre on PC:
* Please complete your basic information first.
* Click the “Home” icon to go back to home page of the application centre anytime.
* You can also check our upcoming events and leave a message to MBA admissions office on the home page.
Log into the application centre on mobile:
lf you have already registered for an account, please enter your username and password. lf this is your first time visiting this page, please register for a new account then log in.
03. How to fill in the application form
Click “Start application” after you complete basic information.
On the following “Welcome” page, please click “Next” after you read the notice.
Next is “View Instructions” page.
This page contains VERY IMPORTANT information for your MBA application, including application rounds & deadlines, interview info, application checklist,etc.
** We highly recommend you to familiarise yourself with those information
To continue, you can start filling in each section according to the left navigation bar.
* Please view your application before submitting to double-check the information that you provided.
Pay Application Fee (non-refundable)
* Click “Submit” after you fill in your Email and Name to get to the payment page
For Chinese applicants (including HK, Taiwan and Macau): 1000RMB
*Scan the QR code to process Wechat payment. Alipay is not accepted.
For international applicants: USD180 or RMB 1,000
Log in your PayPal to process the payment
** Another option is to pay by bank transfer and upload the receipt to the application system.
CEIBS Bank Account Info
For payment in CNY:
银行名称：招商银行上海分行南西支行
帐号：211580425110001
帐号名称：中欧国际工商学院
汇款用途：中欧2026届MBA申请费/申请人姓名
For payment in USD:
Bank Name: China Merchants Bank Shanghai Branch, Nan Xi Sub-Branch
Bank Address: 100 Nan Jing Xi Road, Shanghai, China, 200003
Account Name: China Europe International Business School
Account Number: 211580425132001
Swift Code: CMBCCNBS
Sender's Remarks: MBA2026 Application Fee / Applicant's Legal Name
Application Submission
Please click "Submit Application" to complete the submission.
FAQs About Application
Q
Where can I sign up for the admission test?
A
Through the application system, under TEST is where you sign up and then submit together with MBA application documents.
Q
Can I take the admission test online?
A
Candidates based in China have to take the test on campus. The online option is only for candidates who are based outside of China.
Q
Specifically what time do I have to submit the application on the deadline day?
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The deadline time is by 23:59 China Standard Time (CST) on the deadline day.
Q
If I don’t have the Foreign Education Certification yet, can I apply first?
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Yes, you can submit application by uploading a statement on telling us the specific time that you can provide it then email us your certificate once obtained.
Q
How do my referees provide the recommendation letters?
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A recommendation invitation email will be sent after candidates fill in their referees’ information in the MBA application system, then referees only need to open the link in the email and fill in the recommendation content accordingly.
Q
Can my referees submit recommendation letters in Chinese?
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Yes, the recommendation letters may be submitted either in English or Chinese.
Q
Can my referees submit the recommendation letters after application deadline?
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Yes, referees are encouraged to submit the earlier the better, but no later than one week after the application deadline.
Q
Can I submit the GMAT/GRE score after deadline?
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Yes, candidates are encouraged to submit GMAT/GRE score together with MBA application and no later than one week after the application deadline.
To kick off our admission season, over the next few months, we will host a series of events in different cities both in China and globally.
Please keep an eye on the Event Page to book your seat in advance!
Click "Read More" to schedule 1-on-1 consultation