Just as 23Fall students are still gathering pre-departure tips, 24Fall applications are already racing ahead!
To seize the admission advantage, many universities in the US, UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore have opened applications early, and some have even announced 24Fall application deadlines!
With heavier workloads and tighter timelines, many institutions have also raised the application bar for 24Fall, and the competition is already heating up.
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Some programs at Imperial College London, the University of Manchester, and the University of Edinburgh have explicitly raised language requirements.
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In addition to its existing Business School and Law School, KCL has added several programs that no longer accept applications from non-double first-class university students.
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Some UCL business-related programs now require GRE/GMAT scores.
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NUS's three Master of Technology programs have added a GRE requirement with a minimum total score of 320.
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Brown University has raised its TOEFL requirement from 100 to 105.
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To help everyone quickly catch up on the latest admissions updates from top universities, CheersYou（清柚教育） has compiled the latest application news from institutions in the US, UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Let’s take a look together, prospective students!
United Kingdom
Imperial College London
Some programs in the Business School, such as the MSc Finance, MSc Finance and Accounting, and MSc Business Analytics, among other popular programs, have already opened applications, while some other programs will open on September 1. Other schools are expected to open in October.
University of Edinburgh
The Business School has already opened applications, and other schools are expected to open gradually in October.
University of Nottingham
As the earliest university to open in the UK, most programs opened applications on June 9, though tuition fees have not yet been confirmed. Among them, the MSc Accounting and Finance will open for 24Fall applications on September 1 this year.
Deadlines:
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Round 1: September 29, 2023
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Round 2: November 30, 2023
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Round 3: March 22, 2024
Other UK universities have not yet announced their application opening dates, but based on previous years, most are expected to open online applications in October, mostly using a rolling admissions system, and some popular programs will close their first round in November.
Many programs operate on a "first come, first served" basis, so it is recommended to understand the application requirements in advance and be well-prepared.
Estimated Application Opening Dates for Other Popular Universities
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University of Oxford – Expected to open in early September; the Business School may open earlier.
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University of Cambridge – The Business School is expected to open in early September, other schools in mid-September.
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University of Southampton – Expected to open in mid-to-late September.
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University of Manchester – Expected to open after late September.
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University of St Andrews – Expected to open in late September.
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University of Leeds – Expected to open in early October.
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University of Glasgow – Expected to open in early October.
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Durham University – Expected to open in early October.
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University of Birmingham – Expected to open in early October.
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University of Bristol – Expected to open after early October.
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King's College London – Expected to open in early October.
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University of Warwick – Expected to open in early October.
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London School of Economics and Political Science – Expected to open in early October.
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University College London – Expected to open after mid-October.
United States
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT's Sloan School of Management has always been a popular choice for business studies. It has now opened applications for the Master of Finance and Master of Business Analytics! The application deadline for both programs is January 24, 2024.
Please note that there is only one application round for these two programs. Interested students should manage their time well to avoid missing the deadline.
Brown University
Brown University's School of Public Health has long held an international leadership position, and its application opening is relatively early.
The school has now opened applications, and the deadline is January 15, 2024.
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business has newly opened a Master of Management for 24Fall applications. The program will open for applications on September 1, with the following deadlines:
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Round 1: November 1, 2023
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Round 2: January 3, 2024
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Round 3: March 1, 2024
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Round 4: April 30, 2024
Johns Hopkins University
JHU also has a new option this year: the Carey Business School has added a 15-month Master of Finance.
Along with other programs (MS in Business Analytics and Risk Management, MS in Finance, MS in Health Care Management, MS in Information Systems, MS in Marketing, MS in Real Estate and Infrastructure), they will open for applications in early September, with the first round ending on October 18. Deadlines are as follows:
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Round 1: October 18, 2023
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Round 2: January 10, 2024
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Round 3: March 20, 2024
The full-time MBA program has already opened applications. Interested students should prepare the required materials and seize the early opportunity.
The three-round deadlines are as follows:
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Round 1: October 25, 2023
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Round 2: January 24, 2024
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Round 3: March 20, 2024
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Umich's Ross School of Business has also opened applications for its four major business master's programs for 24Fall, and the first round closes on September 15. Interested students must act quickly. Here are the specific deadlines for the four programs:
Master of Business Analytics, Master of Management, Master of Supply Chain Management:
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Round 1: September 15, 2023
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Round 2: October 27, 2023
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Round 3: January 5, 2024
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Round 4: February 9, 2024
Master of Accounting:
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Round 1: September 15, 2023
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Round 2: October 27, 2023
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Round 3: January 5, 2024
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Round 4: February 9, 2024
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Round 5: April 5, 2024
New York University
NYU's Accounting program is, apart from Columbia's Master of Accounting, the most popular accounting program and is part of the Stern School of Business. In past years, international admissions have tended to favor students with US or overseas undergraduate backgrounds. Students from mainland China who wish to apply should put extra effort into strengthening their background.
The program has now opened applications, with a deadline of November 15, 2023.
Duke University
Most schools at Duke have already opened applications. Below are the deadlines for popular programs at the Fuqua School of Business and the Pratt School of Engineering:
Master of Quantitative Management (Business Analytics)
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Round 1: October 11, 2023
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Round 2: January 4, 2024
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Round 3: March 6, 2024
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Round 4: April 17, 2024
Master of Management Studies (Foundations of Business)
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Round 1: October 18, 2023
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Round 2: January 17, 2024
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Round 3: March 6, 2024
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Round 4: April 17, 2024
All Pratt School of Engineering Programs
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Round 1: January 15, 2024
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Round 2: March 15, 2024
Washington University in St. Louis
Olin Business School is an AACSB-accredited business school with over 20 years of EMBA teaching experience. Its many popular programs (Master of Accounting, MS in Business Analytics, MS in Supply Chain Management, Global Master of Finance, MS in Corporate Finance, MS in Quantitative Finance, MS in Wealth and Asset Management) have already opened applications and announced deadlines.
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Round 1: October 5, 2023
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Round 2: November 1, 2023
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Round 3: January 5, 2024
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Round 4: March 1, 2024
Northwestern University
Northwestern's STEM program – the Master of Science in Communication – has also opened applications, using a rolling admissions system across four rounds. The specific deadlines are shown in the image below:
Tufts University
Tufts University, one of the "New Ivies," has also opened applications early for its Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and School of Engineering.
However, deadlines vary by program; interested students should check the official website for details.
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private research university in New York State. Its Simon Business School has now opened applications, and the deadlines for its highly anticipated MBA and MS programs are as follows:
Hong Kong, China
The University of Hong Kong
Competition for HKU's Business School is also fierce. Based on past admissions, the school tends to issue more offers in the first round to secure top students early.
The following programs will open applications in September, with the first round closing on October 13, 2023.
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Master of Accounting
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Master of Economics
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Master of Finance
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Master of Finance in Financial Technology
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Master of Global Management
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MSc in Business Analytics
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MSc in Marketing
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
CUHK's 24Fall early round has already ended, and some programs have confirmed they will open applications on September 1. Among them, the MSc in Anthropology has a first-round deadline of September 30.
For specific program deadlines, please refer to the official website.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
HKUST Business School's MSc in Information Systems Management, MSc in Global Operations Management, and the popular MBA program will all open applications in September. Specific deadlines are as follows.
MSc in Information Systems Management deadlines:
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Round 1: October 15, 2023
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Round 2: December 3, 2023
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Round 3: January 14, 2024
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Round 4: March 3, 2024
MSc in Global Operations Management deadlines:
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Round 1: October 17, 2023
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Round 2: December 5, 2023
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Round 3: January 16, 2024
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Round 4: March 6, 2024
MBA deadlines:
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Round 1: October 11, 2023
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Round 2: December 13, 2023
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Round 3: February 28, 2024
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Round 4: May 8, 2024
Singapore
National University of Singapore
Most schools at NUS have announced their application opening dates and respective deadlines. Below is a general overview of some popular programs; for all specific dates, please refer to the official website.
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Except for the MBA, which opened applications on August 1, all other programs at the Business School will open on October 1.
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The Master of Economics opened applications on July 1 and will close on January 15, 2024.
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The MA in Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship and MSc in Communication will open applications on September 1 and close on November 30, 2024.
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The Master of Industry 4.0, Master of Entrepreneurship, and MSc in Environmental Management will open applications on October 1 and close on January 31, 2024.
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Programs such as the MSc in Building Performance and Sustainability, MSc in Energy Systems, and MSc in Maritime Technology and Management will open a bit later, on December 1, and close on March 31, 2024.
Nanyang Technological University
NTU's School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering's two flagship programs – the MSc in Smart Manufacturing and the MSc in Supply Chain Engineering – will open applications on November 1 and close on January 31, 2024.
In addition, NTU Business School will also open applications in September and has announced 24Fall deadlines as follows:
MSc in Accountancy / MSc in Marketing Science
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Round 1: January 31, 2024
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Round 2: March 31, 2024
MSc in Financial Engineering
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Round 1: November 30, 2023
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Round 2: February 28, 2024
MSc in Business Analytics
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Round 1: November 30, 2023
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Round 2: January 31, 2024
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Round 3: March 31, 2024
Looking at the 24Fall timeline summary, there is a strong sense of urgency. Students who want to stand out in the first round must hurry!
The application landscape changes rapidly every year. The above opening information is still being updated in real time. 24Fall students should keep monitoring the application updates of their target schools and be well-prepared!
Finally, we wish everyone a smooth 24Fall application process and may you all receive offers from your dream schools!
