To apply to the INSEAD PhD, you must submit an online application and upload the required supporting documentation.

To access our online application, please click on the link at the bottom of this page.

ONLINE APPLICATION 

All applications to the INSEAD are now online.  The application is a PDF document which you can download and edit offline.  If you do not have Adobe Reader Version 6 or above, you will be able to download it when you access the application platform. 

All the required information should be completed in the online application otherwise it will not be reviewed by the PhD Admissions Committee.

When your application is complete, it can be submitted by clicking on the "SUBMIT" button when online and the application will be uploaded and submitted to the INSEAD PhD Office.

After submitting your application, you will be sent an Application number. You will be able to use it to:

• Upload the required electronic documents
• Pay online
• Check your application status

The application comprises:

1. Your Profile (see online application, pages 1-5): personal information, test results, academic background, professional background, international exposure and activities and interests, CV.
2. Statement of Purpose (see online application, page 2)
3. Maximum three Letters of Recommendation (see online application, page 6) are required from faculty, scholars or individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s academic ability and potential for research and teaching. When requesting recommendations, candidates are asked to use the appropriate online forms. Only 3 electronic recommendation letters are required to complete the application form, an optional 4th recommendation letter may be also submitted. However the committee will review the 3 required letters on a priority basis. Candidates are asked to first enter their personal details in the profile section before providing the corresponding Internet links to their recommenders.
4. Statement of integrity, including electronic signature (see online application, page 7)
5. Photograph in JPEG or GIF format.
6. Application fee of 50€ which should be paid online by credit card. Your application will not be considered until the correct fee has been received. Please note that this fee is non-refundable.
7. Electronic copy of Official Transcripts of Grades and Diploma with certified translation in English where applicable.
8. Electronic copy of original GMAT score report
9. Electronic copy of original GRE score report
10. Electronic copy of original TOEFL score report

Notes:

• For Electronic copies of orignial documents, scanned copies are accepted
• Selected candidates for admission will be asked to provide original copies to the PhD Admissions Office to secure their admission in the program.

For any further information please refer to the Instructions for PhD Applicants in the online application.