Applicants must submit a completed and signed application form.

Six (6) passport size photographs must be included with the application form that is submitted to HBS. Most of these photos are required by the local authorities and for student visas.

Two (2) confidential letters of recommendation from instructors or employers who are familiar with the applicant’s past performance. Certified translations must also be submitted for all letters not in English.

A brief written account of the applicant’s strengths and accomplishments. Include personal details, education, work experience, other qualifications and career expectations.

Applicants must submit their transcripts, Diplomas, and Certificates for all applicable academic work done at the secondary or university-level institutions in the past three (3) years. Certified translations must also be submitted for all documents not in English.

The essay or motivation letter should be at least 500 words in length. You should tell the story of your academic development and any other work experience you have had in a first-person narrative. You should explain your reasons for applying and how you expect HBS to further improve your present career goals.

Bank statement, sponsor letter, etc.

Proficiency will normally be recognized if students have completed any of the following conditions:

• Attendance for at least three recent full years of study in an institution where the sole language of instruction is English.
• Obtaining Standard level or higher, in the International Baccalaureate (IB).

If none of these conditions apply, proof of proficiency in English must be provided by achieving the appropriate score on one of the following:

• At least 550 score in a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
• At least 6.0 score in an International English Language Testing System (IELTS).