To succeed, students must possess a highly developed proficiency in written and oral English.Īll candidates who received their bachelor's degree and any graduate degrees from a university or universities where English is NOT the sole language of instruction are required to take an English language test (TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson Test of English (PTE), or Duolingo English Test).Ĭandidates who received a bachelor's degree from a university where English is NOT the sole language of instruction but received a Master's or Ph.D. The HBS MBA Program is built upon an immersive learning experience that encourages public speaking, group discussions, and active class participation.

The School reserves the right to withdraw any offer of admission if there is a discrepancy between the uploaded unofficial translation and the official original language transcript and/or the official translation. However, if admitted to Harvard Business School, you will be required to provide an official original language paper transcript sent directly from each college or university attended to World Education Services (WES), a third-party verification agency, along with an official word-for-word English translation of that transcript. An unofficial translation is acceptable in your initial written application. When providing uploaded transcripts for the application, all course names must be translated into English before submission. The complete, formal names of the institutions and the title of any diploma or degree earned must be used. All post-secondary educational institutions you have attended and received a degree from, including technical and professional schools, should be listed on the application form. Equivalent degrees include international three-year bachelor degree programs. Academic RequirementsĪn international applicant is required to hold a college or university degree equivalent to a four-year American baccalaureate degree. All application materials, including transcripts and recommendations, must be submitted online and in English.

The admissions criteria applied in evaluating international applicants are the same as those for U.S. HBS welcomes students from around the globe.

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