Lendwise international student loans
Lendwise offers on a select basis loans to international students for MBA or other postgraduate courses. Loans are provided predominantly for tuition fees (excluding deposit amounts or commitment fees payable prior to the start of the course).
Statistics
MBA Loan Statistics
Last update: 2024
*starting from 2021
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£32 million + funded
More than 17,400 applications
Representative example
Figures for illustrative purposes only. Your proposal will be unique to your profile and may differ.
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Borrow £35,000 of tuition fees for the International MBA
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Loan Origination Fee £1,400 (added to your loan but you can pay this upfront if you wish you)
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Total Amount Repayable £70,477
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Interest Rate: 11.75% (fixed for the duration of your loan)
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No repayments while you study
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120 monthly repayments of £588 after your course ends
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Representative APR of 13.08%
Courses we support
MBA Programmes
| International MBA Find out more Format: Full-time Duration: 12 months | Executive MBA Find out more Format: Part-time Duration: 20 months | |
Frequently asked questions for The Lisbon MBA Católica|Nova
How much does a the Lisbon MBA cost at Católica-Lisbon | Nova SBE?
Tuition fees are:
- International MBA: €39,500 (2027 intake)
- Executive MBA: €39,500€ (2026-28 intake)
*Lendwise offers loans excluding any deposit that needs to be paid prior to course start.
How long is the Lisbon MBA at Católica-Lisbon | Nova SBE?
The duration of the Católica-Lisbon | Nova SBE Full-Time IMBA programme is 12 months and the Part-Time EMBA programme is 20 months.
What is required to get into Católica-Lisbon | Nova SBE for the Lisbon MBA programme?
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline
- Professional experience:
- Minimum 3 years for the International MBA
- Minimum 5 years for the Executive MBA
- Strong academic and professional profile
- English proficiency (if applicable)
- Supporting application documents and interviews.
Is there a minimum required GMAT score for the Lisbon MBA?
There is no officially published minimum GMAT score. The Admissions Committee reviews each application as a whole, considering academic achievements, work experience, leadership potential, and test performance. A strong GMAT score can strengthen an application, but admission decisions are not based on test scores alone.
What is the Lisbon MBA ranking?
International MBA: #24 MBA in Europe
Executive MBA: #37 in Europe
What is the Católica-Lisbon | Nova SBE acceptance rate?
The program does not publicly disclose an official acceptance rate. Admission is competitive and focuses on leadership potential, career progression, academic ability, international mindset, and fit with the cohort.
Frequently asked questions about the Lendwise application
How early do I need to apply?
We suggest applying early (at the time of applying for entrance). We aim to respond to you with a quotation within 2 business days. If you leave your financing planning late, you risk having to scramble for a decision within a tight deadline of paying your deposit and/or commitment fee. This is especially true if you have applied in a late application cycle.
What documents do I need?
You do not need any documents to apply. If you have been habitually resident outside the United Kingdom it is a good idea to source your credit report from your country of residence credit rating agency. If you are offered a loan and accept your loan proposal you may be requested to provide other documents to confirm your employment and salary status, own funds contribution, scholarship.
What happens if the amount I require changes?
If your requirements change our Loans Team will be happy to assist you with other scenarios.
Why do you only offer 3 months of post graduation grace period when other companies offer more than 6?
We closely follow the employment report and other employment statistics of The Lisbon MBA graduates over the years. Extending the grace period adds up significantly to your cost of financing for no apparent benefit.
What types of student loans does Lendwise offer?
Our loan products generally fall into these key categories:
