Countries Accepting GMAT Scores 2023

As a business professional if you want to improve your career prospects you can opt for an MBA abroad. However, to pursue your MBA abroad you need to clear the GMAT. GMAT full form is Graduate Management Admission Test. One hundred and ten countries accept the GMAT scores as the standardized test score for admission into management programs. Hence,  clearing the GMAT exam is an essential requirement for studying abroad.

Countries Accepting GMAT: Importance of GMAT 

As per the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) survey, GMAT scores contribute to around 22%  of full-time MBA applications. This is more than the academic transcripts and interviews. GMAT scores affect every 8 out of 10 admissions.

• It measures your current analytical, verbal, and quantitative skills
• It gives a good indication of your performance in the potential MBA program
• GMAT is a mandatory requirement for every management program such as EMBA or MBA.

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Countries Accepting GMAT scores

Some of the popular countries accepting GMAT scores are as follows:

USA

The United States is one of the most popular destinations for business management courses. The country also has one of the best universities in the world as per the QS ranking. This includes universities like Harvard, MIT, and Stanford University. MBA USA GMAT score is generally between 650 to 740. The top 10 universities in the USA and their GMAT score requirements are as follows.

University	Average GMAT score	Fees
Standford University	737	INR 63.64 lakhs
Northwestern University	732	INR 97.49 lakhs
Yale University	730	INR 65.76 lakhs
University of Chicago	730	INR 64.38 lakhs
University of Pennsylvania	730	INR 70.20 lakhs
Harvard University	729	INR 59.63 lakhs
Columbia University	724	INR 57.55 lakhs
Dartmouth University	722	INR 64.15 lakhs
MIT	722	INR 66.54 lakhs
University of California, Los Angles	719	INR 58.82 lakhs

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United Kingdom

Several business schools in the UK are renowned for their business management programs.  Some of the top business schools in the UK for MBAs include Warwick Business School and  London Business School. GMAT scores for UK universities are usually between 600 to 780. United Kingdom’s top universities and their average GMAT score are as follows-

University	Average GMAT score	Fees
London Business School	708	INR 64.29 lakhs
London school of economics and political science (LSE)	708	INR 18-47-38.15  lakhs
University of Cambridge	690	INR 63.60  lakhs
University of Oxford	690	INR 64.97 lakhs
The University of Warwick	660	INR 46.48 lakhs
Cranfield School of Management	600+	INR 39.4 lakhs
Strathclyde Business School	630	INR 31.85 lakhs
Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester	650	INR 36.40 lakhs

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Australia 

MBA study in Australia for international students involves clearing the GMAT. The country is the 3rd most preferred study-abroad destination. While some business schools require a decent GMAT score, others emphasize work experience. The average Australian GMAT score requirement o get into top universities like Macquarie University is between 550 to 680. Top business universities in Australia and their GMAT score are as follows.

University	Average GMAT score	Average Fees 1st year
The University of Melbourne	705	INR 49.42  lakhs
The university of new south wales	650	INR 43.34 lakhs
The Australian national university	600+	INR 22.71 lakhs
The University of Sydney	600+	INR 23.74-27.61 lakhs
RMIT university	550	INR 24.95 lakhs

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Canada 

Canada MBA programs are known for their quality of education and affordability. Twenty-one business schools in Canada have been featured in the list of QS World University Rankings 2022. It includes universities like McGill University, and the University of Alberta, among others. The total GMAT score required by Canadian universities is between 550 to 680 for admission. The best universities in Canada for MBA and their GMAT score is as follows

University	Average GMAT score	Average Fees 1st year
Mc Gill University	694	INR 60.79 lakhs
University of Toronto	665	INR 28.10 lakhs
York University	660	INR 32.30 lakhs
University of British Columbia	650	INR 40.81 lakhs
Queen’s University-Kingston	625	INR 62.90 lakhs
Université de Montréal	619	INR 86.17 lakhs
University of Alberta	616	INR 17.9 lakhs
McMaster University	615	INR 24.27-57.52 lakhs
Simon Fraser University	600+	INR 36.89 lakhs

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Countries Accepting GMAT: Germany

Germany is known for its world-class technology, affordable tuition fees, and research facilities. Hence, MBA Germany is becoming popular. Some of the top B schools in Germany include GISMA  Business School and BSBI. The minimum GMAT score for MBA in Germany is 550 or above.

University	GMAT score	Tuition Fees 1st year
The University of Mannheim – Mannheim Business School	650	INR 35.22 lakhs
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management	550-650	INR 34.42 lakhs
WHU University – Otto Beisheim School of Management	600	INR 35.75 lakhs
ESMT Berlin	640	INR 38.39 lakhs
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management	640	INR 34.86 lakhs
EU Business schools	640-710	INR 18.40 lakhs

Must Read: GMAT Accepting Colleges in Germany

New Zealand 

Business management programs in New Zealand help in developing your personality and your career. To get admission into the top business schools you need a New Zealand Gmat Score of 550 or above. It includes universities like the University of Otago, the University of Waikato, and Massey University. New Zealand’s top universities and their GMAT score

University Name	Average GMAT score	Tuition Fees 1st year
Victoria University of Wellington	550	INR 30.29 lakhs
The University of Canterbury	600	INR 27.67 lakhs
University of Auckland	550	INR 34.94 lakhs

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France

France is also one of the most popular destinations in the world when it comes to studying business management programs. France’s best universities for MBA include HEC Paris, INSEAD, ESSEC, and so on. France’s GMAT score for all universities ranges from 550 to 730,

University Name	Average GMAT score	Fees
HEC Paris	690	INR 49.61  lakhs
INSEAD	709	INR 81.63 lakhs
EDHEC Business School	634	INR 40.61 lakhs
Emlyon Business School	580-700	INR 30.11 lakhs
Grenoble Ecole De Management	550	INR 20.20 lakhs (2 years)

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