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London Business School Class Profile - Class of 2025 (Analysis)

London Business School has 509 students in its MBA class of 2025 which comprises 37% female participants – 8 to 10% lower than the average female percentage at top MBA schools.

Pre-MBA experience at LBS Class of 2025 is 5.5 years which is close to the average top MBAs’ 5 years’ experience. With 91% international students, LBS has the highest number of international students both among the Top European and US MBA programs.

The average GMAT score for LBS incoming class has been increased by 7 points to 708, which in turn is 22 points lower than average Top MBAs.
 

Class ProfileLBS MBA Class of 2025
Total Students509
Women37%
Nationalities74
Work Experience5.5 years
International %90%
Average GMAT score708

London Business School Class Profile - Nationality by Region

17% of students in the LBS Class of 2025 come from Central/South America, followed by North America, South Asia, South East/East Asia, and Europe (excluding the UK), each with 15% of students. 9% of students are from the UK whereas 7% are from the Middle East.

Nationality by RegionLBS Class of 2025
North America15%
Central/South America17%
South Asia15%
South East/East Asia15%
Europe (excl UK)15%
UK9%
Middle East7%
Oceania4%

London Business School Class Profile: Pre-MBA Industry

Consulting with 30% of students' backgrounds is the top Pre-MBA background for the LBS Class of 2025. It is also the top post-MBA industry with 37% of students being selected. With 25% of students' background, Finance is the second most preferred Pre-MBA industry which continues to stay in the list of top three Post MBA industries. Other major Pre-MBA industries include FMCG/Retail/Luxury Goods/E-Commerce and Manufacturing/Engineering/Construction, each with 9% students.

Pre-MBA IndustryLBS Class of 2025
Consulting30%
Finance/Accounting25%
FMCG/Retail/Luxury Goods/E-commerce9%
Manufacturing/Engineering/Construction9%
IT&T5%
Energy/Power Generation5%
Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals/Biotech3%

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