MBA in Kellogg Future Leaders (Deferred MBA)

Northwestern University (United States) · Northwestern University 633 Clark Street Evanston, IL 60208

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Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. Founded in 1851, Northwestern is the oldest chartered university in Illinois and is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. The university is composed of eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, which include the Kellogg School of Management, the Pritzker School of Law, the Feinberg School of Medicine, the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, the Bienen School of Music, the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Medill School of Journalism, the School of Communication, the School of Professional Studies, the School of Education and Social Policy, and The Graduate School. Northwestern's campus lies along the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston. The university's law, medical, and professional schools, along with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, are located in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. The university also maintains a campus in Education City, Qatar, and academic centers in Miami, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

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Institute

Kellogg School of Management

Degree

MBA

Duration

1 year

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Kellogg Future Leaders (Deferred MBA)

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 53200

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 120000

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 120000

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

Undergrad GPA

3.7

TOEFL

100

IELTS

7

GRE Verbal

152 - 170

GRE Quant

149 - 170

GMAT (Old)

640 - 780

GMAT (FE)

585 - 785

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Deadlines:

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Intake Deadline 1

22 Apr, 2026

(September-2026)

Document Required:

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    A bachelor’s or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university

  • Essay

    University Specific

    The following essays are required of all applicants: Essay 1) Intentionality is a key aspect of what makes our graduates successful Kellogg leaders. Help us understand your journey by articulating your motivations for pursuing an MBA, the specific goals you aim to achieve, and why you believe a deferred enrollment program is the right fit for you. Moreover, share why you feel Kellogg is best suited to serve as a catalyst for your career aspirations and what you will contribute to our community of lifelong learners during your time here. (450 words)

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Submit one and only one recommendation from an individual who can objectively assess and speak directly about your performance and leadership potential. The recommender should be someone who knows you in a supervisory capacity and can be a former or current supervisor, school or extracurricular administrator, coach, or faculty member who knows you well.

  • Resume

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  • Short Questions

    University Specific

    We know that life is full of extenuating circumstances. Whether you want to explain gaps in work experience, your choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance or something else, you can use this section to briefly tell us anything we need to know about your application.

  • Test Score Report

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    GMAT/GRE

  • Video Essay

    University Specific

  • Test Score Report

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    TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo

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