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Admissions overview

At a glance

  • Before you apply, ensure TRIUM aligns with your personal and professional goals Before you apply
  • The admissions criteria includes 10 years' of work experience and senior experience Admissions criteria
  • The next application deadline date is 15 April 2026 Upcoming deadlines
  • There are 4 stages to the application process, starting with the Preliminary Assessment Application process
  • The Admissions Team is here to guide you through the application process and answer any questions you might have Admissions team

TRIUM is designed for senior executives at a global corporation or in a company/business planning to expand into global markets.

The admissions process is rigorous and selective, but also highly attentive to each individual and the qualities they will bring to the TRIUM cohort.

Before you apply

Undertaking the TRIUM Global EMBA is a major investment for your future. Before you apply, we recommend research and consideration to ensure that TRIUM aligns with your personal and professional goals. You can find lots of information on our website or in our FAQs.

Please feel free to contact the TRIUM Global Executive MBA Office with any questions you may have about our program at info@triumemba.org.

On behalf of the TRIUM Admissions Committee, we look forward to hearing from you.

1 Understand the benefits of a Global EMBA
2 Be clear about your goals and how TRIUM can help you achieve them
3 Review the Admissions Criteria and FAQs
4 Learn about fee and funding options and how to build a business case for your employer
5 Complete a Preliminary Assessment form to discuss the program and application process with a member of the Admissions team.

Admissions criteria

We select the best students from around the world to participate in our program, based on their differing experiences, backgrounds, abilities and ambitions.

Together they create a unique combination of perspectives, and contribute to a powerful, challenging and collaborative atmosphere in the classroom and beyond.

All TRIUM applicants must have a minimum 10 years of professional work experience
Exceptional professional track record with senior management experience preferred
Global/International responsibilities

Additional criteria:

  • As part of the Application process the Admissions Team will advise you whether an English proficiency qualification such as TOEFL or IELTS or a GMAT/GRE will be required as part of your application. Further details can be found in our FAQs.

Program fee

US $208,080

Includes tuition, lodging for the 3 ‘away’ modules in Seoul, Nairobi and Dubai, lunch and group dinners and required materials.

More information on payment options, funding and scholarships can be found on the Fees and Funding page.

Fees, scholarships and funding

Next application deadline

15 April 2026

For Class of 2028, commencing September 2026.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle. We recommend submitting your application earlier in the cycle as admission becomes more competitive throughout the year.

How to apply: the application process

Step 1: Preliminary Assessment form

If you’re considering a Global EMBA and believe TRIUM could be a good fit for your goals, please complete the Preliminary Assessment Form.

The Admissions team will review your professional profile and will be in contact to arrange an informal Information Interview for candidates with a positive preliminary assessment.

Preliminary Assessment form

Step 2: Info interview

A member of the Admissions team will arrange an Information Interview via phone, video or in-person to discuss your goals and how they align with TRIUM. This will also be an opportunity for you to ask further questions about the program and the application process.

If there’s a good fit, they will encourage you to apply and talk through the application form requirements.

Step 3: Application form

The application form asks you to provide a detailed account of your professional and academic experiences to date. In addition you will be asked to complete three essays where you will have the opportunity to discuss your motivations for applying to join the program, your future objectives and provide examples of your leadership skills and experiences which have shaped your outlook. You will also be asked to provide details for two professional references in support of your application.

The application fee is US $250.

You may also need to submit the following documents:

  •  Transcripts
  •  TOEFL score report (if applicable - see FAQs)
  •  GMAT/GRE score report (if applicable - see FAQs)

If your application is successful you will be invited for a selection interview with a senior member of the Admissions Committee.


Application Form

Step 4: Interview

A senior member of the Admissions Committee will contact you to arrange a selection interview via phone, video or face to face.

This interview is an opportunity to discuss your appliction to the program in further depth and to focus on your particular goals and objectives and how TRIUM could help you achieve these.

We will contact you with the Admissions Committee’s decision on your application usually within 2 weeks of the interview taking place.

Admissions team

Your application will be managed by our dedicated TRIUM Admissions Team, based at our three home schools in London, New York and Paris.

The Admissions Team is here to guide you through the application process and answer any further questions you might have.

You can also join one of our upcoming webinars to discuss any aspect of TRIUM with our admissions team and alumni.

Common questions asked by candidates about admissions:

What does the application process involve?

Start with the Preliminary Assessment form by submitting your professional profile. If the initial review is positive, we’ll arrange an informal information interview with a member of the Admissions team to discuss fit/your suitability, timing and next steps, before you move into the full application and interview stage.

How many years of experience do I need?

TRIUM typically looks for candidates with 10 – 15 years of professional experience, alongside clear evidence of leadership responsibility and progression.

We also recognise that some sectors have seen rapid growth in recent years, so candidates with fewer than 10 years’ experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis where their experience and leadership record are particularly strong. We focus on the depth and breadth of experience, international exposure and seniority. We do not require a degree although most candidates do possess one.

Do I need GMAT/GRE?

Requirements are considered case-by-case. The Admissions team will advise whether GMAT/GRE or an English proficiency qualification (such as TOEFL/IELTS) is needed based on your profile. As a general principle, we require a GMAT from those with less than 15 years’ work experience unless a waiver is granted based on submitted evidence of relevant experience.

When should I apply?

There are three on-time Application deadlines , although applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and places become more competitive as the cycle progresses. If you’re seeking scholarship consideration, it’s best to apply earlier in the cycle.

What makes TRIUM different?

TRIUM has been consistently ranked in the top tier since its inception. It was the first partnership of its kind and is unique because it not only provides a business framework for the most senior international cohort amongst its peers but goes beyond to look at the context of business decision making provided by the geopolitical expertise of the London School of Economics and Political Science.

What does it mean to study with three top schools?

You learn from three faculties with distinct strengths: LSE’s political economy perspective, NYU Stern’s finance and strategy depth, and HEC Paris’s leadership, marketing and management expertise. You also join the alumni communities of all three schools, with access to their resources and lifelong learning opportunities, alongside TRIUM’s own network.

How does the geopolitical focus show up in the classroom?

TRIUM includes a geopolitics stream that helps you view business decisions through a wider lens. You’ll look at how policy, regulation, risk, competition and cross-border dynamics shape markets, so you can better understand the forces influencing leaders today and the choices they will face tomorrow. TRIUM equips executives to understand megatrends and respond effectively in a fast paced, ‘VUCA’ landscape.

What does a typical cohort look like?

A typical TRIUM cohort has an average age of 40, with approximately 15 years of professional experience. Classes are international, usually representing around 30 nationalities and 20+ sectors, which brings a wide range of perspectives into discussions and group work. This diversity is the basis of an invaluable opportunity to exchange knowledge and think innovatively about real world business issues.

What is distinctive about the learning experience across locations?

Because TRIUM is delivered across 4 continents, you gain a first-hand understanding of how business operates in different regions. Each module combines academic learning with local context, including engagement with organisations in the host market, so you can see how companies are succeeding and how regional conditions shape strategy and leadership.

Alumni experience

The benefits of TRIUM go beyond just the transformational academic program. By joining our program you will enter a remarkable network of high-achieving global business leaders. The TRIUM Global Executive MBA alumni are among the most qualified and insightful in the international business world.

Fida Chisti

UK Class of 2015

If you’re looking for a programme of study to stretch your business and global macro-economic understanding whilst developing your entrepreneurial confidence then look no further than TRIUM.

Tina Taylor

USA Class of 2015

I saw that the program offers the rare global component I was looking for, and the average age of the TRIUM cohort appealed to me; it brings a higher level of conversation. I also recognized that I would be able to apply a high percentage of my classroom knowledge to my job.

Ivo Knottnerus

Netherlands Class of 2012

Do you want a network of future game changers and challengers? Who are not afraid to take risks and are always full of ideas. Then TRIUM is your global EMBA.