CEMS MASTER OF MANAGEMENT SPECIALISING IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Gain the necessary skills to work anywhere in the world
EnquireHow 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.
NB: Before you proceed please ensure you meet the entrance criteria for the programme.
UCT GSB CEMS MIM Application Periods:
1st Deadline: 15 November 2021
2nd Deadline: 15 January 2022
*3rd Deadline: 31 March 2022
*Final Deadline: 31 May 2022
*Limited exchange school options
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).
- GMAT information. You will be required to provide your GMAT scores, or if you have not yet written the GMAT please indicate whether you have booked a date for the test.
- Four 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 take 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 internship?
- 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 administration team (who are currently working remotely due to operational disruptions caused by COVID-19) to process your application faster and more efficiently, and helps to ensure that your application submission is complete and accurate
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 950 (One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Rand) |
| Applicants from all other countries | US$ 300 (Three Hundred US Dollars) |
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 |
Keep your hard copies safe as these may be requested in future
All documents submitted in support of your application must be verified for authenticity. This is usually done by submitting hard copies of your documents but due to the current remote-working situation on campus we ask all applications to retain their hardcopies and keep them safe. You may be requested to supply these in future, but please do not send any hard copy documentation to the UCT GSB Breakwater campus unless specifically requested to do so.