Are there loan options available directly in Europe for international MBA students?

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Mansih K · Accepted Answer

International MBA students can access education loans directly in Europe, even without a local co-signer.

Prodigy Finance: Works with schools like LBS, INSEAD, HEC Paris, and ESADE, funding up to 100% of tuition + living costs for non-EU students.
MPOWER Financing: Offers loans (up to $100,000) for students from emerging markets studying in Europe or the UK.
Lendwise (UK): Available to students in UK programs like LBS, Oxford, and Cambridge, with repayment starting post-graduation.
Banco Sabadell and CaixaBank: Provide tailored MBA loans to students at Spanish and French schools with flexible repayment periods (up to 7&ndash;10 years).

Most of these loans don&rsquo;t require collateral and have repayment grace periods until 6 months after graduation, making them reliable financing options for international MBA students.

Hema A · Answer

Yes, several loan options are available directly in Europe for international MBA students, especially at top schools like HEC Paris, INSEAD, IESE, and LBS. Many universities partner with banks and global lenders to help admitted students finance tuition without a local guarantor.
For example, INSEAD partners with Prodigy Finance, offering loans that cover up to 100% of tuition and living expenses for students from 150+ countries. Similarly, HEC Paris and IESE have agreements with Banco Sabadell and CaixaBank in Spain and France, providing loans at competitive interest rates (around 6&ndash;8%) with deferred repayment until graduation.
Students can also apply for Prodigy Finance, MPOWER Financing, or Lendwise (UK), all of which specialize in cross-border education loans without collateral. Most approvals are tied to your admission offer, not your credit history in Europe.