NYU MBA Review: Eligibility and Process for 2026

NYU MBA Curriculum

20+

Select up to 3 specializations from more than 20 options 

25%

Take up to 25% of your courses at other NYU graduate schools or partner institutions

200+

Choose from over 200 electives taught by top researchers and industry leaders

NYU MBA Launch

LAUNCH serves as the introductory experience for all incoming full-time MBA students at NYU Stern. Designed to shift mindsets, LAUNCH encourages students to think broadly about how business can turn challenges into opportunities and create meaningful value for society.

NYU MBA Year 1

Required Core:                                                    

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Statistics & Data Analysis

Leadership in Organizations

Coaching for Impact

Menu Core - Choose 5:                                                          

Data Science

Firms & Markets

Foundations of Finance

The Global Economy

Marketing

Operations Management 

Strategy (I & II)

*Establish proficiency in a core course through prior degrees, a proficiency exam, or a CPA.

NYU MBA Summer Internship   

Stern students participate in a robust campus recruiting program and have accepted internships all around the world. See Employment Report for more details. 

NYU MBA Year Two

NYU MBA Electives and Specializations:

• Select up to 3 specializations

• Choose from 200+ electives

• Take electives during the day or evening

• Take up to 25% of your courses (5 courses) at other NYU graduate schools

• Complete the capstone core course, Professional Responsibility or Ethical and Legal Challenges of the Modern Corporation, during your second year. ​

• Immerse yourself in another country and culture during a semester abroad through Stern's extensive global network of partner schools

• Travel the globe through a DBi (Doing Business in...) in over 10 locations worldwide

• Tackle real-world issues in real time through Stern Solutions experiential learning

NYU MBA Course Descriptions

NYU MBA Specializations

All Stern students graduate with an MBA in General Management and can select up to three specializations or choose not to specialize at all. NYU offers one of the largest selections of elective courses among top business schools.

NYU MBA Admissions

• If applying through the Consortium, please visit the Consortium Applicants page

• If applying to a Dual Degree program, please visit the Dual Degree Applicants page

• If applying as a Re-applicant, please visit the Re-applicants page

NYU Stern now also accepts the Executive Assessment Test (EA), LSAT, MCAT, and DAT, in addition to the GMAT and GRE. List of Standardized Tests accepted for MBA Program.

NYU MBA Program Selection

NYU Stern MBA applicants must select a program of interest.Your selection is very important, as you may apply to only one program.

• Full-time MBA Program

• Luxury & Retail MBA

• Andre Koo Technology and Entrepreneurship MBA Program

NYU MBA Eligibility

• Undergraduate Degree: Students entering a Stern MBA program are required to hold a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an equivalent degree from a foreign country (in some cases, this is a three-year degree)

• Mastery of English: Please review the standardized test section to determine if you are required to take the TOEFL, IELTS, or DET exam

Selection Criteria

NYU Stern seeks students who embody its core value of IQ+EQ—combining strong intellectual ability with exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to creating value for both business and society. The admissions committee takes a holistic approach, evaluating candidates across three key dimensions:

• Academic Profile

• Professional Achievements & Aspirations

• Alignment with NYU Stern's Core Values

NYU MBA Deadlines

NYU Stern evaluates all MBA applications using the same criteria, regardless of the deadline by which they are submitted. Deadlines are set to provide applicants with a clear timeline for when to expect an initial decision. However, Stern reviews applications on a rolling basis and does not wait for deadlines to begin the review process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as it is complete and represents their strongest candidacy. Note that deadlines and timelines may differ for Dual Degree and Consortium applicants.

Full-time MBA (Fall 2026)

*You will receive one of three initial notifications: invitation to interview, waitlist offer, or denial of admission.

For more information

Check the Status of Your NYU MBA Application

You can check the status of your application at any time on your application status page. Your application status page indicates any missing application requirements, and you are able to upload outstanding or supplemental materials directly to this page.

• You will receive an email confirmation once you have submitted your application. Your application will not be processed until your application fee has been received.

• Initial notifications will begin shortly after the first application deadline and continue on an ongoing basis.

NYU MBA Initial Notification

If your application was complete by the deadline, you will receive an initial notification no later than the initial notification date for that deadline. Initial Notification possibilities are as follows:

• Interview invitation

• Waitlist offer

• Denial of admission

For all programs, please note that you may be placed on the waitlist or denied admission without being interviewed.

NYU MBA Interviews

Interviews and Post-Interview Decision

Interviews are available by invitation only. You will be able to schedule your interview via your application status page. Interviews are conducted by our trained admissions professionals, who will have thoroughly read your entire application. At this time, all interviews are being conducted virtually.

NYU MBA Post-Interview Decision

After the interview, it will typically take up to three weeks to receive a post-interview decision. There are three possible post-interview decisions:

• Offer of admission

• Waitlist offer

• Denial of admission

NYU MBA Offer of Admission

If offered admission, you will view an online admission letter on your application status page. If you have been awarded any scholarships, that information will be part of your admission letter. In addition, you will be given access to our Admitted Student Website. 

NYU MBA Waitlist Offer

In our admissions process, you may be placed on the waitlist without being interviewed and/or after being interviewed. If you are placed on the waitlist, you will receive additional information about the waitlist process at that time. 

All decisions made by the Admissions Committee are final.

NYU MBA Transcripts & Degrees

For detailed information

NYU MBA Professional Information

• NYU Stern values IQ+EQ, leadership potential, and clear career goals.

• Applicants come from diverse industries; no preference is given.

• Work experience is assessed by depth, responsibility, and growth—not just years.

• Internships and academic work are considered but not counted as full-time experience.

• Full-time work experience is not required to apply.

NYU MBA Application Components

Résumé (or CV)

Upload a résumé that includes full-time post-university work experience, education, and optionally, internships, part-time jobs, extracurriculars, or volunteer work. If your job status changes after applying, update your résumé on the status page.

Work History

Use the “Add Position” function to list all full-time, post-university roles. Internships and part-time work may also be included.

NYU MBA Essays

Stern’s essay questions are designed to allow applicants to present themselves more fully to the Admissions Committee, offering insight into their experiences, goals, and perspectives.

Essays must be entirely self-written. Any offer of admission will be rescinded if the essays are found not to be the applicant’s own work.

• Short Answer: Professional Aspirations

• Essay 1: Change: _____ it

• Essay 2: Personal Expression (a.k.a. "Pick Six")

• Essay 3: Additional Information (optional)

NYU MBA EQ Endorsements

NYU MBA International Student Supplement

All non-U.S. citizens, including non-resident aliens (F, J, or trainee visa holders) and foreign government officials, must complete the International Student Supplement. U.S. Permanent Residents are exempt.

The supplement includes two sections:

1. Visa Status:

   • Applicants currently in the U.S. must indicate their visa type and sponsor name.

2. Permanent Foreign Address:

   • All non-U.S. citizens must provide a permanent international address (not a P.O. box), even if it differs from the mailing address listed in the application. This is required for SEVIS compliance.

Completion of this form does not impact admission decisions.

NYU MBA Admission Policies

NYU MBA Tuition & Cost of Attendance

(based on a 9 month academic year)

NYU MBA Living expenses

NYU MBA Financial Aid

• Around 20–25% of admitted full-time two-year MBA students at Stern receive a merit-based scholarship.

• Most scholarships are full or half tuition awards.

• All applicants, domestic and international, are automatically considered—no extra materials are needed.

• Scholarship decisions are made during admission and are final.

• Award types and amounts may vary each year.

• Admitted students can find scholarship details in their official admissions letter.

• Additional external funding opportunities are listed on the Stern Graduate Financial Aid website.

NYU MBA Scholarships

NYU MBA Merit Based Scholarships

Stern merit-based scholarships awarded to full-time two-year MBA students include:

1. Dean’s Scholarship

2. Named Faculty Scholarshi

3. Consortium Fellowship

4. Leadership Accelerator Scholarship

5. Fertitta Veterans MBA Scholarship

6. William R. Berkley Scholarship

7. Advancing Women in Business Scholarship

8. Forté Fellowship

9. ROMBA Fellowship

10. Elizabeth Elting Advancing Women's Leadership Fellowsh

11. Directors Scholarship

12. Community Scholarship

NYU MBA Scholarships Awarded after Admission

Below are scholarships awarded to admitted Full-time MBA students that do not require a separate application. 

1. Howard Gilman Foundation Scholarship

2. Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America Scholarships in Law & Business

NYU MBA Scholarships Awarded after Admission by Application

Below are scholarships awarded to incoming Full-time MBA students that require a separate application. Admitted students are notified about the application process for these scholarships as the information becomes available, typically during their first semester.

1. Moral Contract Scholarship

2. Harvey Beker Scholarship

NYU MBA Donor Awards for Second-Year Students

Through the generous support of alumni and friends of NYU Stern, students have another opportunity to receive funding in their second year of the MBA program. All students are considered for second-year awards based on merit and the criteria specified by the donor. No application is necessary.

NYU MBA Teaching & Graduate Fellowships

MBA students at NYU Stern can earn up to $31,200 in tuition remission by working as Teaching Fellows (TF) or Graduate Fellows (GF). These roles allow students to support the school and enhance their peers’ learning experience. Each year, hundreds of TF and GF positions are filled by Stern students.

Examples of available positions include:

• Admissions Ambassadors

• Career Coaches

• Teaching Assistants

To be eligible, students must have completed at least 9 credits at Stern and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

NYU MBA Loan Programs

Domestic Students – Federal and Private Loans

U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents are eligible for federal loans. They also have the option to apply for private loans.

• Federal Loans

  U.S. citizens and permanent residents can apply for federal unsubsidized loans ($10,250/semester) and Graduate PLUS loans to cover the full cost of attendance.

  • Unsubsidized Loan: 7.94% interest, 1.057% origination fee.

  • Graduate PLUS Loan: 8.94% interest, 4.228% origination fee.Students must submit the FAFSA, preferably by May of the year they plan to start.

  
  

• Private Loans

  Available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Stern provides a list of commonly used lenders on its Financial Aid website.

International Students – Private Loans

International students may be eligible to receive private student loans with and/or without a U.S. co-signer.

NYU Stern Loan Assistance Program

NYU Stern, in partnership with its Social Enterprise Association MBA club, offers a Loan Assistance Program to support graduates pursuing lower-paying careers in social enterprise. The program helps ease the burden of repaying business school loans and reflects Stern’s mission to develop leaders who create value for business and society.

Eligible MBA alumni can apply annually within ten years of graduation. Awards are determined by the Stern Graduate Financial Aid Office, based on available funds. The program may be modified or discontinued at any time. Full details, including deadlines and eligibility, are available on the Stern Graduate Financial Aid website.

NYU MBA Class Profile

NYU MBA Career

• From day one, the Careers Team's innovative Ignite program features industry panels, résumé reviews, networking workshops, and mock interviews

• Whether it's a tech company, an investment firm, or a consumer packaged goods business, all industries have a foothold in NYC. See a list of employers that have recruited Stern grads

• Hear from recent graduates on how Stern has transformed their careers

• In response to the coronavirus pandemic, NYU Stern launched SternWorks, a major new initiative aimed at connecting MBAs with small businesses in need of support