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).
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 £61,500 for full-time MBA
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Borrow £23,000 for living expenses
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Loan Origination Fee of £3,380 (added to your loan)
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Total Amount Repayable £168,917
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Interest Rate: 11.50% (fixed for the duration of your loan)
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No repayments while you study (for full-time courses only)
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Repayments begin 3 months after your course ends
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120 monthly repayments of £1,407.64 after your course ends
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Representative APR of 12.79%
Courses we support
MBA Programmes
| Accelerated Full-Time MBA Find out more Format: Full-time Duration: 12 months | IEMBA HSG Find out more Format: Part-time Duration: 18 months | |
Frequently asked questions for University of St Gallen
How much does a Full-Time MBA cost at University of St.Gallen?
Tuition fees for the 2026 Full-Time MBA intake are CHF 75,000.
Lendwise offers loans excluding any deposit that needs to be paid prior to course start.
How long is a Full-Time MBA at University of St.Gallen?
The Accelerated Full-Time MBA is a 12-month (one-year) programme.
What is required to get into University of St.Gallen for the Full-Time MBA programme?
Bachelor degreern
Work experience (at least 2 years)
GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment (EA) score
English language capability
References
Admissions Process
Is there a minimum required GMAT score for the University of St.Gallen MBA?
The university explicitly states there is “no minimum score” requirement for the GMAT/GRE/Executive Assessment. However, applicants are expected to submit a competitive score (an average GMAT around 656).
What is the University of St.Gallen ranking?
Financial Times Global MBA Ranking
Feb 2026: University of St Gallen is ranked 58th in the world.
QS Global MBA Rankings 2026
University of St Gallen is ranked 21st globally.
What is the University of St Gallen acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate for the University of St.Gallen MBA is approximately 25% to 27%.
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 University of St.Gallen 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:
