CEMS MASTER OF MANAGEMENT SPECIALISING IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Gain the necessary skills to work anywhere in the world
How to apply for the CEMS MIM
Ready to start your CEMS MIM application? Follow the step-by-step process.
Once you have enquired on our website, you will receive an email containing your unique Pre-application Portal Link. This sets you up with UCT GSB’s admissions team, your support along the application process. Each step of the process will be clearly indicated on the portal, with specific instructions for what to submit. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure optimal placement of your choice in the exchange programme.
NB: Before you proceed please ensure you meet the entrance criteria for the programme.
Limited Scholarship opportunities are available for applicants admitted to the programme
START YOUR PRE-APPLICATION JOURNEY
This allows us to get to know you and gives you the opportunity to gather all your information in one place.
This allows us to get to know you and gives you the opportunity to gather all your information in one place. You can leave and return as you need to before making your final submission.
This section will include:
- Personal information, including educational background and work history (if applicable).
- Six motivation essays. Specific instructions will be provided on the pre-application portal at this phase. You will be required to submit the essays in step two of the process. Examples of questions include:
- Why do you want to study the UCT GSB MIM programme?
- How will you add value to your cohort, both at the UCT GSB and at your exchange school?
- How will this programme help you achieve your career aspirations?
- How will you go about securing your required 8-week international internship? (You may consult the CEMS Internship Guide for information)
- You will be required to conduct individual research for your dissertation. Please describe any topics/ideas that you would be interested in exploring for this purpose?
- Please indicate when you prefer to go on exchange and your top three choices of exchange schools. Please provide a motivation for your selection.
- Complete mother tongue declaration form. All candidates are required to declare their mother tongue upon applying to the programme.
- Applicants whose mother tongue is not English will be required to produce a TOEFL certificate to verify fluency in English.
Create your official UCT student record
For this step, you will be required to submit certified copies of your:
- Identity documents
- CV
- Certifications
- Transcripts (if non-UCT)
- Mother-tongue declaration form
The UCT GSB Admissions team will receive notification once this step is completed.
Upload your documents on the pre-application portal
This will allow the UCT GSB admissions team to process your application faster and more efficiently, and helps to ensure that your application submission is complete and accurate. Keep your hard copies safe as these may be requested in future.
This covers the administrative costs of your application
Application fees are non-refundable. Paying an application fee does not mean that your application will be successful.
| Citizens of all African countries | R1 000 |
| Applicants from all other countries | US$ 100 |
UCT GSB Bank Account Details
BENEFICIARY | UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN - GSB Account No. 9 |
BANK | Standard Bank SA Ltd. |
BRANCH | Rondebosch, Western Cape |
ACCOUNT | 072953004 |
SWIFT CODE (FOR INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS) | SBZAZAJJ |
BENEFICIARY | UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN - GSB Account No. 9 |
GSB REFERENCE NUMBER FORMAT | GSB/Surname/FirstName-OR-UCT student number |