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 £25,000 for full-time IMBA
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Borrow £15,000 for living expenses
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Loan Origination Fee £1,600 (added to your loan)
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Total Amount Repayable £79,602
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Interest Rate: 11.50% (fixed for the duration of your loan)
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No repayments while you study
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Repayments start 3 months after your course ends
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120 monthly repayments of £663.35 after your course ends
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Representative APR of 12.48%
Courses we support
MBA Programmes
| International MBA Find out more Format: Full-time Duration: 11 – 15 months | Global Online MBA Find out more Format: Part-time Duration: 15 months | |
Frequently asked questions for Porto Business School
How much does a Full-Time IMBA cost at Porto Business School?
Tuition fees for the 2025 Full-Time International MBA intake are € 30,000.
(Fees for the 2026 intake have not yet been published)
*Lendwise offers loans excluding any deposit that needs to be paid prior to course start.
How long is a Full-Time IMBA at Porto Business School?
The duration of the International Full-Time MBA program is 11 – 15 months.
What is required to get into Porto Business School for the Full-Time IMBA programme?
Bachelor degree
Work experience (at least 3 years)
English proficiency
CV
Motivation Letter
Two Recommendation Letters
Is there a minimum required GMAT score for the Porto Business School IMBA?
While the GMAT is optional, a minimum score of 645 is required for the Emerging Market Leaders Fellowship, which covers up to 60% of tuition fees.
For general admission, the GMAT is not mandatory, but a strong score can enhance your application.
What is the Porto Business School acceptance rate?
The estimated acceptance rate for Porto Business School is 31%.
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.
