Admission requirements
Applicants for the Amsterdam MBA programme must have the following:
Academic credentials:
a degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD) from a recognised research university
Relevant work experience:
a minimum of three years post-graduate full-time work experience
GMAT or GRE report:
a minimum GMAT score of 600 (applicants with a GRE score, please check the GMAT equivalent of your GRE score using the GRE Comparison Tool for Business Schools)
Candidates with a business relevant Master’s degree (MSc or MA) from an internationally recognised research university and a minimum of three years post-graduate full-time work experience may be exempt from the GMAT/GRE requirement. Exemptions can only be confirmed once the MBA Admissions Committee has received and reviewed your full application file.
English proficiency:
a minimum TOEFL of 100 or IELTS of 7.0 is required
You may be exempt from this requirement (1) if you are a native speaker of English; (2) if you have two years of international professional work experience; (3) if you have a Bachelor's or Master's degree taught in English [Please note that your degree certificate or transcripts should mention that the language of instruction was English. If the language of instruction is not mentioned on the transcript or degree certificate, you will need to submit a letter from your higher education institute stating that the curriculum was completely taught in English]; (4) if you obtained a Dutch VWO high school diploma. Exemptions can only be confirmed once the MBA Admissions Committee has received and reviewed your full application file.
An international outlook:
the ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
Personal skills and qualities:
ambition, leadership potential, drive, dedication, independence, passion and confidence
Are you eligible for the Amsterdam MBA?
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The Amsterdam Business School institutional codes:
TOEFL = 6739
GMAT = 0500
GRE = 6739