MBA Student Life
Community beyond the Classroom
Class profile/Meet the Class
Full-time MBA Class of 2026 includes a diverse group of early to mid-career professionals from right here in Cape Town and around the world. Different backgrounds and cultures create a dynamic, collaborative MBA experience. In the microcosm of the GSB classroom, these differences mean unique perspectives and enriching discussions with real-world insights.
85
Average Cohort Size
5 Years
Average Work Experience
40
Countries Represented
23%
Women in the Cohort
20%
U.S. Military Veterans
17
Underrepresented Minority Students
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Countries and Regions Represented | Download Class resume
 Greece |
 India |
 Indonesia |
 Iran |
Ireland |
 Israel |
 Marshall Islands |
 Mexico |
 Morocco |
 New Zealand |
 Nigeria |
 Peru |
 Philippines |
 Russia |
 Saudi Arabia |
 Spain |
 Lebanon |
Lesotho |
Kyle Winkler
“My favorite thing about Scheller is the community. My peers are diverse, intelligent, and a lot of fun to be around. I’ve had the opportunity to get to know classmates on a personal, professional, and academic level. I’ve learned just as much from them as I have from the coursework itself, and I know that in the future, I will be leaning on some of them as I navigate my career.”
– Kyle Winkler
Full-time MBA '22
Product Manager, Verizon
Stories About our MBA Student Experience
Find a home in a global community, making a difference around the world.
More than a third of MBA students at Stanford GSB hold passports from a country other than the United States and contribute greatly to the global perspectives on campus.
Join one of our globally focused clubs, connect with alumni making a difference all over the world, and take advantage of the many resources Stanford GSB has for international students to prepare for a career of meaning and purpose.
student recognition
Our MBA students are making their mark - on campus, across Africa, and around the world. They’re constantly pushing boundaries, recent highlights include:
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Winners of the 2025 Berlin Dialogue on Business & Society
Tackling real-world dilemmas at the intersection of business and ethics. -
Finalists in the Geneva Challenge on Social Innovation
Presenting scalable solutions to pressing global development issues.
student clubs
Student clubs, associations and committees
play an integral part in the student experience.
Explore our student-run opportunities for
networking, skill-building and leadership.
Professional speakers, hold interview
sessions, organize career networking events.
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"Day in the Life of a UCT MBA
What our students say
Academic Experience in the UCT GSB MBA Program
The UCT GSB MBA is a broad-based degree that will refine your professional knowledge, stimulate your imagination and give you the business acumen and leadership skills you need to stay relevant in a changing world.
Imagine yourself at UCT GSB. Follow current students through common areas, and classrooms.
MBA Student Voices
Responsible Citizenship
Responsible Citizenship – could we include some stories from current students about their RC experience – photos, learnings, experiences etc. – We chatted about the student voices content.
Testimonials
Get the student experience from the perspective of current MBA students. Students share their insights, commentary, and anecdotes about what it means to be part of the GSB MBA journey.
Learn more about what it means to be part of the GSB community
