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In September 2026, Cambridge Judge Business School welcomed a new cohort to its one-year MBA programme. The class of 2026 brings together 222 students representing 43 nationalities, with an average of 6 years’ professional experience. 

An invitation to interview is an exciting next step in your Cambridge MBA journey. We share advice from our Admissions team, students and alumni on how to prepare, what to expect and why being yourself, knowing your story and understanding why a Cambridge MBA matters to you is so important.

Leadership under pressure, adaptability, teamwork and the ability to make decisions in uncertain environments are skills developed throughout a military career. But how do you translate that experience into the business world?

From the vineyards of New Zealand to the boardrooms of ASEAN and the strategy firms of London, Cambridge MBA alumni are building businesses and careers that span industries, continents and disciplines. We hear from 3 graduates whose journeys show what the MBA makes possible.

Thinking about applying to the Cambridge MBA? We have pulled together answers to the questions we hear most often, from admissions and scholarships to life at Cambridge and career support.

June is Pride Month – a moment that means different things to different people. For the business world, it is worth asking what genuine LGBTQ+ inclusion looks like beyond a single month, and why it matters now more than ever.

Most MBA candidates know a strong CV matters. What is less obvious is that many of the best opportunities never make it to a job board at all. For experienced professionals, career moves are often shaped through conversations, referrals and relationships built over time. We explore what that means in practice and how Cambridge MBA students position themselves effectively in a competitive market.

The 2026 Cambridge MBA employment report is now available. The class of 2024/25 navigated a highly competitive global market with ambition and adaptability: securing roles across 24 countries, making significant career transitions and moving into high-growth sectors including consulting, technology, healthcare, finance and energy.

The workplace is evolving faster than ever. The Cambridge MBA doesn't just teach you about these changes, it develops the adaptability, human capabilities and strategic thinking you'll need to navigate uncertainty and shape your industry's direction.

With application deadlines approaching for Rounds 4 and 5, now is the time to explore substantial scholarship opportunities available for the Cambridge MBA class of 2026. We highlight 4 key scholarships still accepting applications and hear from current scholars about how funding transformed their MBA experience.

This International Women’s Day 2026, we reflect on the theme 'Give to Gain' by spotlighting our Forté Foundation Fellows. Their journeys show how generous support creates opportunities that benefit individuals, organisations and communities.

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we explore how diverse perspectives, including those from the LGBTQ+ community, drive innovation in business education and why creating inclusive environments isn't just the right thing to do, but essential for solving complex challenges.

The Cambridge MBA is intense by design. In just one year, students navigate rigorous coursework, build global networks, pursue career transitions and develop leadership skills, all whilst adapting to a new environment and often a new country. It's transformative but it's also demanding. That's why mental health and wellbeing support isn't an afterthought at Cambridge Judge Business School, it's embedded into the fabric of the programme.

Juliet Powell (MBA 2023) and Joey Deng (MPhil in Technology Policy 2020) were honoured by the TechWomen 100 Awards that recognise outstanding achievements of women in technology.

As the holiday season approaches, many applicants find it a useful moment to pause and reflect. Our MBA Admissions team shares some reminders to help guide you as you prepare your Cambridge MBA application.

Three Cambridge MBA graduates have been recognised at the prestigious Study UK Alumni Awards in China, showcasing the remarkable breadth of impact that Cambridge Judge Business School alumni are making across sustainability, digital innovation, and cross-cultural collaboration.

In the current, late-2025 climate of ongoing government restructuring, mass furloughs, budget pressures, and a federal shutdown in the US, Cambridge Judge Business School alumni with a similar background explain how the right business master's degree can prepare you to adapt, lead and pivot your career in new directions.

In September 2025, Cambridge Judge Business School welcomed a new cohort to its one-year MBA programme. The Class of 2025 includes 217 students from 43 nationalities. The average age is 29, the average GMAT score is 700, and 47% of the class are women.

Tom Ford, a recent Cambridge MBA graduate (MBA 2024) of Cambridge Judge Business School and an Olympic, World and European championship rower, has been named to the 2025 MBAs to Watch list by business school publication Poets & Quants.

Rémy El Youssef, a recent Cambridge MBA graduate (MBA 2024) of Cambridge Judge Business School who hails from Lebanon, has been named to the 2025 MBAs to Watch list by business school publication Poets & Quants.

Cambridge Judge Business School, in partnership with Hunterlodge Advertising, has won Gold at the prestigious 2025 Heist Awards in the category of Best Postgraduate Student Recruitment Campaign, recognising the innovative campaign which sought to address leadership inequalities by tackling gender disparities in global MBA enrolment.