INSEAD vs. London Business School: The Ultimate Smackdown

Introduction

2024 versus 2021: What has been changing?

Admissions: What does INSEAD seek?

Admissions: What does LBS seek?

Application Essays, Tips & Candidate Evaluation

Admissions Stats, Demographics & Class Size

Program Type: 1 year or 2 year & Costs

Jobs, Pay, and Employment Location

Admitted to both LBS and INSEAD: How to Choose?

Introduction

Consistently ranked as top among the European MBA programs, INSEAD and LBS offer truly global b-school experiences. For this smackdown series, we explore the similarities and differences between INSEAD and LBS. We also worked closely with the former INSEAD and LBS Admissions Officers on our Stacy Blackman Consulting team. We also reviewed this smackdown with Executive Directors and Admissions Officers at both programs and incorporated their insights, perspectives and advice.

As business becomes more global, applicants may ask themselves if they should consider heading abroad for an MBA in Europe. The momentum towards European MBA programs has increased in recent years among international applicants, for reasons such as cost, program duration and ease of Visa requirements.

INSEAD and London Business School (LBS) consistently rank as top among the European MBA programs. INSEAD and LBS can show a higher return on investment compared to two-year US MBA programs because of lower tuition and opportunity costs. You can complete an MBA program at INSEAD in as little as ten months and at LBS in as little as 12 months. Even for the longer MBA program of LBS, tuition fees are lower than that of the US, not accounting for cost of living in London. In a study that Stacy Blackman Consulting conducted across our applicant pool, shorter duration and lower tuition costs were European program advantages endorsed by 48% of respondents.

INSEAD and LBS are more global in nature, compared to even the most “global” U.S. program. They attract students who want a truly international experience with their education. They also attract professionals planning to work in Europe after their studies. An MBA in Europe positions students for global careers better than doing both college and an MBA in the same country.

If your professional goal is to live and work in Europe, pursuing a European MBA is arguably the best introduction to local business life. Keep this fact in mind: INSEAD and LBS place less than 10% of graduates into North American-based employment roles. Meanwhile, they place over half of their graduates in Europe.

Here, we explore similarities and differences of LBS and INSEAD with insights from MBA Admissions Officers and other valuable perspectives, including insights on the value of one versus two-year program durations. We also highlight the advice from Mark, a former LBS Admissions Officer who is now on the Stacy Blackman Consulting team and Cathy, an MBA graduate who received admits to both INSEAD and LBS.

2024 versus 2021: What has been changing?

Here are the areas that are evolving, since our last smackdown update in 2021:

1) Renewed MBA curriculum focused on sustainability for both programs, including AI, VR Learning, ESG investing and international development

2) Salary for recent MBA graduates, both INSEAD and LBS, has increased by over $15,000 to about $120,000 annually.

3) Geographic diversity. The percentage of European* students decreased by 5% (to 33%) at INSEAD and by about 11% (to 17%) at LBS, with a modest 3-4% increase at both programs of students from Asia/ Oceania and Middle East/ Africa.

4) Placement of graduates to Europe-based jobs* rose to 63% for LBS (an increase from 53% in 2021) but decreased slightly to 47% for INSEAD (compared to 51% in 2021), whereas North American and Asian-based job placement for graduates decreased. Placement to Africa/Middle East has increased by 10% for INSEAD to about 18% this year, while LBS has 9% placement this year to the region.

As well, the big news at LBS is the launch of their new One-Year MBA, with a first intake in August 2025.

*European data reflects continental Europe and the UK together; the majority of this data refers to the UK.

Admissions: what does INSEAD seek?

We asked the former INSEAD admissions officers on the Stacy Blackman Consulting team to profile what INSEAD seeks. Their consensus is as follows:

INSEAD is a leading global program which aims to attract and develop global leaders in business. With its richly diverse student body, everyone is a minority, with each not having any dominant culture (more than 11 or 12 percent of any one nationality) in its population of over 90 nationalities. The breadth and depth of this international approach is its edge, and it will be looking for applicants who have a global mindset, experiences and goals. Additionally, INSEAD’s compressed 10-month format offers an accelerated degree aiming to equip its students with the general management skill set to thrive in an increasingly connected global business community.

The former INSEAD admissions officers shared what INSEAD does not want:

Anyone who has wildly unrealistic expectations about the 10-month program. As it is a fast-paced program, the INSEAD Admissions Committee is looking for applicants who display evidence of resilience and adaptability. Additionally, applicants who are formulaic and less interesting have a harder time gaining the INSEAD admit.

Admissions: what does LBS seek?

The former London Business School admissions officers on the Stacy Blackman Consulting team shared what LBS Admissions seeks:

LBS wants applicants with international awareness and interest and a desire to work in roles that have global elements, wherever they are based. LBS is keen on proven data and analytical skills and abilities, however the two-year format allows students from hugely varied backgrounds to join and build their skills from diverse bases.

Mark, former LBS Admissions Officer, who is now on the SBC team added,

Because LBS is a top tier school, applicants think that all the top tier B-schools are “one size fits all” in terms of needing high GPAs, high GMATs and a great career trajectory. Of course those things are important, but LBS is different because it really wants more well-rounded students. They are interested in mistakes or failures that candidates have experienced and how they have grown from those experiences. When I’m working with applicants, they tend to focus on all the high points of their backgrounds. My job is to help them weave the low points into their narrative, but in a self-awareness, learned- from- their -mistakes, context. Additionally, with 90% of students being from another country, demonstrating global awareness is key. LBS teaches a global business model, not just the American business perspective.

We also asked the former London Business School admissions officers what LBS does not want. Their consensus is:

LBS does not want applicants who just want to be in London for two years because it’s a fun place to go to school. They are not looking to be a finishing school for students or a work visa factory. Avoid presenting yourself as perfect, myopic and just focused on what the LBS MBA will do for you. LBS is a highly collaborative learning environment, so you have to want to learn from classmates as much as the professors. Do your homework.

Application Essays, Tips & Candidate Evaluation

Both LBS and INSEAD like to see uniqueness in each applicant, as that helps to add to the diversity dimension more broadly – it’s not just international diversity but differences in professional experiences, goals, and paths to these goals.

INSEAD Admissions really focuses on applicants who show a clear and upward professional trajectory (e.g., accelerated pace in that growth) along with significant international experience, exposure, and aspirations. For those with limited international travel experience, it’s critical to show an open mindset, global ambitions, and to reference any formative cultural experiences to help the committee appreciate your ability to thrive in a multinational and multicultural setting. Having outside interests is important too, but you need not have saved the world to get points in this regard. They also want to find students who will be active and participate in the clubs, intramural sports, and other cultural activities that are part of the student experience.

LBS Admissions is very focused on Leadership. “There is a big emphasis on how we could recognise certain characteristics in applicants who were likely to become global business leaders,” shared a representative of LBS’s MBA program. LBS really wants well-rounded students. They are interested in mistakes or failures that candidates have experienced and how they have grown from those experiences. Demonstrating global awareness is key, as LBS teaches a global business model, not just the American business perspective.

Sample INSEAD essays and sample LBS essays from successful admits are instructive to applicants. Cathy, who was accepted to both LBS and INSEAD’s MBA programs and is now a Senior Consultant at Stacy Blackman Consulting, shared the differences between INSEAD and LBS’s essay requirements.

“Overall, the most significant difference between the INSEAD and LBS applications is the length: INSEAD has three essays, plus one optional, while LBS has only one, plus one optional and smaller questions in the application form. INSEAD provides you the space to share about your goals, ambitions, experiences through their variety of questions, while LBS expects you to share about them in a focused manner with their two essays. That naturally means that you’ll have to express yourself much more concisely in the LBS essays, being sure of what aspects of yourself on which you’d like to focus, whereas you’ll have more space to share different aspects of your story and motivations in the INSEAD essays.”

INSEAD requires that the applicant be fluent in English and have an intermediate proficiency level in a second language. If admitted, the candidate is required to have basic proficiency in a third language before graduation. LBS also requires applicants to be fluent in English, but has no second language requirement however students do benefit from access to free language tuition via King’s College London.

“INSEAD was one of the first European Business Schools to introduce video questions within the selection process. INSEAD requires all applicants to complete the exercise, as it provides additional opportunities to introduce themselves to the Admissions Committee”, shared a representative for INSEAD’s MBA program. LBS added a video essay requirement several years ago for full-time MBA applicants. The video provides an opportunity for admissions officers to “put a face to a name” and get to know the applicants better.

Mark, a former LBS Admissions Officer who is now on the Stacy Blackman Consulting team shared, “the video does not usually provide a reason to ding a candidate, unless the candidate provides answers that are significantly inconsistent with his or her application. So, it is important to be authentic, answer the questions, stick to the time allotted and make sure your answers align with your essays and application.” One question that will most likely be included in the video invite: What will you gain from the London Business School MBA Programme that you won’t gain from another MBA programme? The other question will be randomly picked from a question bank.

Mark added, “Getting applicants to be more honest or “real” about their backgrounds is tough. Particularly when they do have the high scores. If they are from popular demographic profiles, it’s even more important to stand out from the crowd. Adversity in one’s background shows character. I like candidates to speak about situations in which they encountered cultural differences which opened their eyes to seeing the world and themselves in a different context. When I work with applicants from Asia and the US particularly, they have been groomed to be the best, be number #1. But as Richard Jolly, an LBS management professor teaches, it’s actually the first follower that makes the leader. It’s ok to be #2.”

In addition, the actual interview processes are similar between the programs where LBS’s interview is held with one alum and requires you to do a short pitch, resolving a problem presented during the interview. INSEAD requires applicants to meet with two separate Alumni interviewers. INSEAD provides two different opportunities rather than one, so applicants can really demonstrate their motivation for the program, convey their achievements, and better understand what the program entails. Both can vary in length and style.

INSEAD offers four and LBS has three deadlines. Both start with the first round in September and ending with the fourth round in February for INSEAD and third round in April for LBS. LBS has a traditional fall start or intake for its full time MBA program whereas INSEAD offers both fall and January intake options.

We asked a former LBS Admissions Officer on our Stacy Blackman Consulting team for application advice. She shared, “Getting applicants to be more honest or real about their backgrounds is tough. Particularly when they have high scores. If the applicant is from a popular demographic profile, it’s even more important to stand out from the crowd. Adversity in one’s background shows character. I like candidates to speak about situations in which they encountered setbacks which opened their eyes to seeing the world and themselves in a different context. When I work with applicants from Asia and the US particularly, they have been groomed to be the best, be number #1. But as Richard Jolly, Guest Professor of Organisational Behaviour at LBS, teaches, it’s actually the first follower that makes the leader. It’s ok to be #2.”

For some MBA applicants, better admit odds are another reason why candidates may pursue international programs, such as LBS and INSEAD. For a typical international applicant, we may see better admission odds for top European programs compared to the admit odds for the M7 US programs. We receive some inquiries who experience rejection from every top 7 US MBA program but receive admits to LBS and/or INSEAD, although this isn’t a representation of admit odds for every applicant and it truly does vary by applicant profile. There are candidates who gain admission at top US schools who don’t make it at LBS and INSEAD. Generally, European MBA programs are more open to having larger percentages of international students, particularly from Commonwealth countries (e.g., India). Meanwhile, US schools can be more competitive for those with overrepresented backgrounds in the applicant pool.

Admissions Stats, Demographics & Class Size

Enrollment data between the programs is comparable, although we assume INSEAD’s admit rate to be higher than 30%, which is a possible reason it is not disclosed publicly. INSEAD has a much larger class – 982 MBA students to LBS’s 487. However, this difference wouldn’t be noticeable to an INSEAD student because INSEAD splits the class between the January and September intakes and also between its Singapore and Fontainebleau locations.

Class of 2024 Admission Stats	INSEAD	LBS
Average GMAT*	700	700
GMAT Range*	670-750	600-770
Average GPA	3.5	N/A
Selectivity*	Not available	20%
Enrolled MBA Students	982	487
Women MBA Students	36%	43%
Europe origin	33%	18%
Asia/Oceania origin	38%	37%
North America origin	11%	18%
Central/South America origin	7%	17%
Middle East/ Africa origin	11%	10%

*Selectivity rates are estimated. GMAT scores are based on the Classic edition, which has been replaced by a new score range for the next application cycle. For the GRE, LBS prefers scores around or over 160 for both verbal and quantitative sections and notes ” we are happy to accept the GRE; however, you should be aware that some employers may ask for a GMAT score.” INSEAD recommends 80% or above in the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE.

We have found some data more difficult to discern for the top European programs. Much like admit rates for INSEAD, LBS doesn’t report undergraduate majors:

Undergrad Degrees	INSEAD	LBS
Humanities/Social Science	15%
Engineering/Math	36%	Not available
Business/Economics	45%

Program Type: 1-year or 2-year & Costs

LBS is about a two-year program, whereas INSEAD is a shorter duration at about 10 months. LBS does have exit points at 15, 18 and 21 months. We often guide our clients around the merits of two-year versus one-year programs based on their prior work experience and career. The MBA degree itself can be a “seal of approval,” but recruiters will dig deeper into the pre-MBA career path to understand what the candidate can offer to any employment opportunity.

For applicants whose career path is already robust with increasing job responsibilities, progression, and some oversight of projects and/or employees, we find the one-year experience of INSEAD to be sufficient to prepare the candidate for recruiting opportunities. The candidate should already have the skills that are transferable across industries and are valued by a wide array of recruiters. After all, the admission to the MBA program is not any guarantee of employment offer and the candidate must convince the recruiter that he or she can do the work professionally in order to attain the job offer.

For applicants whose career path may be less rigorous or transferable, the summer internship is a necessary value-add in optimizing recruiting opportunities. The internship allows the employer to take a chance on the candidate irrespective of considerations for the VISA or any prerequisite work experience. The internship can be a side door into a previously unattainable career path.

The longer duration of the LBS program allows all its students to complete multiple summer internships, including ‘structured internships’ with MBB etc., as well as ‘unstructured internships’ with London’s start-ups. A two-month internship is possible only at INSEAD for students who choose a January start.

The big news at LBS is the launch of their new One-Year MBA, with a first intake in August 2025. The 11-month programme will have a pre-requisite. Students will be required to have a Masters in Management or equivalent from a university/business school approved by the accreditation bodies EQUIS and/or AACSB, or from a University of London member institution, as well as similar work experience to the MBA. Core courses are intended to refresh and enhance knowledge of general management topics and concepts, while considering their application to issues that businesses are facing today. The courses are split into three dynamic categories, each addressing a contemporary business need: Navigating the New Business Environment, Rethinking Corporate Purpose, and Individual Agency and Entrepreneurship. 80+ electives, and the experiential features of the MBA such as the Global Experiences and London CAP, create a well-rounded programme experience.

Aside from career and internship prospects, we also advise our clients to assess how much they value the student community and range of coursework. A blogger online who goes by the handle of “Jbrandl1” shared, “One academic year can be fairly short, especially considering international experience requirements that might limit time spent on campus and out meeting people. In addition, there’s recruiting, which starts almost immediately, and preparing for case studies, which you will also be doing a lot of (pretty much from the first day you get to campus). Two-year programs also give you more opportunities to take courses in areas you might not have the time to learn more about in the shorter time at a one-year program. Some candidates with more experience, or candidates going into a very specific role, might not benefit as much from the coursework. Will a healthcare consultant in Germany need to know how to do business in China? Does a healthcare consultant need to know how to use R and Python? Probably not.”

Direct and opportunity costs are another factor to consider between the one and two- year programs. LBS fees are estimated roughly £115,0000 or $142,000 for tuition and materials in total for the two-year programme, while INSEAD charges €99,500 or over $107,000. We encourage applicants to view total costs. For example, the cost of living in London is high and may offset the cheaper LBS tuition. Housing is roughly $1800- $2,900/mo for a 1-person apartment depending on location in London.

Jobs, Pay, and Employment Location

Average salaries upon graduation are $122,144 and $120,238 for INSEAD and LBS, respectively– which are different from the average $150,000 annual salaries for the top US MBA programs, excluding signing bonus.

INSEAD grads have a broader geographic footprint compared to LBS grads, and that’s likely driven by its multiple campuses and language requirements. Interestingly, the tech industry placement from INSEAD dropped from 23% in 2021 to 8% in the current year.

Jobs & Pay Data*	INSEAD	LBS
MBAs employed 3 months after commencement	88%*	91%
Consulting Industry	44%	45%
Corporate Sectors	13%	8%
Finance/Accounting Industry	10%	26%
Technology	8%	21%
North America	9%	10%
Latin America	NA	7%
Europe (including UK)	47%	63%
Asia	22%	13%
South/Central and Western Asia	NA	NA
Middle East and Africa	18%	7%

*Data for industry categories are approximate.

For all international students graduating from LBS ‘Graduate route’ visa holders can remain in the UK to work for two years after graduation, without company sponsorship.

MBA hopefuls may also favor specialized industry recruiting where Europe has the edge over the US. While the US is the technology industry hub (tech is still a nascent market abroad), Europe dominates the fintech industry. London is considered the fintech capital of the world because of the banking passport legislation that governs Europe and standardizes products across the twenty-seven countries. Europe has an advantage over the US in the fintech industry because the US must contend with legislation that varies by state and can be an impediment to digital banking.

Program Features

LBS has a nice balance of lectures, case discussions, and group work. INSEAD is renowned for its case studies, much like Harvard Business School. Both LBS and INSEAD students are required to take core courses covering the fundamentals of business – such as finance, marketing, and strategy. “LBS’s tailored core courses also allow students to customize their programs from the second term, giving them added flexibility in the first year,” shared a representative of LBS’s MBA program. Both programs have over 70 elective options, with LBS having over 100, inclusive of tech, social enterprise, negotiation, and organizational behavior.

Geography

Do you care for the UK or for France and Asia?

INSEAD has four locations, in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore), the Middle East (Abu Dhabi) and North America (San Francisco) and alliances with top institutions. When applicants apply, they have to select a preferred campus on which they will start the MBA program, in either Europe or Asia.

The Admissions Committee is campus agnostic. It is recommended to consider starting on the Asia campus if you are considering working in Asia, on the West Coast of the US or in the Africa/Middle East region. The time difference between these regions and Singapore could facilitate the scheduling of the job interviews. It is also recommended to start in Singapore if you have never been exposed to the region before switching to the Europe campus for the rest of the program. Students also have the option to study at Wharton or Kellogg during their program.

Cathy, the INSEAD graduate who now works as a Senior Consultant for Stacy Blackman Consulting shared, “The opportunity to study on two campuses was very appealing at INSEAD — knowing that studying in Fontainebleau in France as well as Singapore would provide me the same rigorous academic structure with first-class professors and peers, but in two completely different environments with different travel and career opportunities, was a major factor. Now there’s a chance to study at their Abu Dhabi campus as well.” Fontainebleau is where the INSEAD school was founded; it is a picturesque town outside of Paris. Its small town size fosters a close knit student community.

LBS’s prime location in London is the cultural, business and urban mecca of Europe. The main campus is located at Sussex Place in London, adjacent to Regent’s Park. Its refurbished Sammy Ofer Centre is located in the Grade II-listed former Old Marylebone Town Hall. “LBS has struck me as a unique bubble of a world very different from those other segments of my London life. The difference comes along the dimension of people. In one day of classes at LBS, I meet far more nationalities than I would anywhere else in the city of London. All the stereotypes of Londoners being grumpy, reserved, and always in a rush do not apply to the day-to-day at LBS. Instead you get the perfect marriage – London’s location, influence and buzz combined with LBS’s warmth and almost refreshingly friendly presence,” shared Nikki Gupta, a past student at LBS. “Don’t just judge London as a city; come to the LBS campus, speak to the students and even sample a lecture to see how LBS and London thrive together.”

LBS also has a Dubai campus, where it runs an Executive MBA (EMBA) program; MBA students can complete electives at the Dubai campus. In addition, LBS runs a Global EMBA program with Columbia Business School to inspire and cultivate entrepreneurial thinking and a truly global perspective.

MBA students are given the opportunity to enhance their global perspective by taking part in an international exchange during their second year with one of 30 highly-regarded partner schools worldwide.

Renewed MBA Curriculum Focused On Sustainability

In April 2023, INSEAD renewed its MBA curriculum. It has embedded sustainability into all its 14 core courses and introduced a mandatory capstone challenging students to integrate sustainability learnings across all management areas. Students can customize their MBA program with over 75 elective courses across nine academic areas, including recent additions such as Energy Transition Finance and Well Being at Work.

Aside from Sustainability, VR Learning and AI are also huge focus areas for INSEAD. In 2023, the school launched its XR Portal, the world’s largest XR immersive learning library for management education and research. With that, it becomes the first business school in the world to launch comprehensive library of VR Learning Experiences to make management education more impactful and to advance management research.

Currently, more than 20 VR experiences covering a wide range of management topics (used by 40+ professors and 13K+ learners at INSEAD) are available globally via the INSEAD XR Portal for practitioners.

The school’s INSEAD AI Lab was founded in 2000 and led by Professor Philip Parker. AI-focused electives for its MBA program include Neuroscience for Marketing, AI Strategy for Startups and C-suites, ORG 2.0, and more.

LBS has also increased its focus on sustainability, introducing a Sustainability concentration, which equips future leaders to excel in corporate sustainability strategies, sustainability leadership, ESG investing, sustainability consulting, and international development. The concentration also encompasses the importance of EDI in driving innovation and positive change.

Culture

Cathy, who chose INSEAD over LBS when she applied years ago, shared about the INSEAD culture: “I loved my time at INSEAD in large part due to the fantastic student culture. Firstly, everyone is so motivated and driven, but at the same time, so collaborative — open to learning about other cultures, learning from others as well as teaching others. There’s so much to learn from one other, and it’s a wonderfully collaborative community. Secondly, folks have a great sense of humor and are really down to earth despite being so accomplished. As it’s been said, INSEAD students take their work seriously, but don’t take themselves seriously, and this, along with the collaborative community, lends to a supportive environment. Thirdly, as we recently shared with Find-MBA, there are so many opportunities to get to know your peers at parties and social gatherings, as well as student-organized trips. They’re a whole lotta fun, and I know my year would have been much less colorful without them!”

Joy Yang, MBA graduate of 2020, says LBS expands your international horizon: “I chose LBS to expand my mind, experience, and network. For ‘mind’, I get to hear the perspectives of my classmates, who typically have around 5+ years of experience and worked around the world. For ‘experience’, LBS has the Global Business Experience (GBE) as part of the curriculum, where we applied what we learned in the classroom to empower a developing community. I attended the Johannesburg, South Africa GBE and it was one of the most eye-opening experiences I have ever had. For my network, now, if I ever needed advice or contacts to a part of the world that I have never been, I can now just reach out to the LBS community. LBS really fulfilled what I was looking for.”

Admitted to both LBS and INSEAD: How to Choose?

Cathy has firsthand knowledge of the dilemma of how to select among the two: “Firstly, I truly believe that you should try to visit both campuses (at least one of INSEAD’s) and see whether you can picture yourself really living life there, in terms of the environment, culture, language. If that’s not possible, try to do a virtual campus tour, but also do research on the city/ town and be realistic with yourself on whether you’ll fully enjoy it, as you’ll be calling it home for the duration of the MBA!”

“Secondly, looking at post-MBA career opportunities, it’ll be again important to consider the locations. For example, LBS’s prime location in London will enable you very accessible contacts in the city, and similarly, INSEAD’s campuses in France, Singapore and Abu Dhabi will enable you convenient access to local contacts. Of course, that’s not to say you won’t be able to find global career opportunities outside of these cities, but it’s one thing to keep in mind. Time is important in all of our lives, and if you’re set on networking as much as possible in one of those cities while thoroughly enjoying your MBA experience, it’ll save you time by living there.

“Thirdly, and most importantly, don’t forget all the conversations you had with students and alumni of both schools, all the research you’ve done during the application process, and your impressions from your interviews at both schools. The culture of the school is extremely important, and while you’ve been admitted partly because both schools see your fit with their school communities, you’ll have to decide where you can best see yourself, and how you feel.”

“Finally, as with many life decisions, it all comes down to priorities! You’re in a very privileged position, so take a moment to be grateful, figure out your priorities, and go for it — you’ll be attending a phenomenal school either way.”

Check out our other MBA program smackdowns at the links below:

Harvard versus Stanford

Columbia versus Wharton

MIT versus Haas

Kellogg versus Booth

Duke versus Darden

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