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Step 1: Entry requirements

Our entry requirements can be divided into three different blocks:

  • Previous education
    We will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies.
  • Language requirements
    You need to start off with a good command of English. Therefore, a proof of proficiency in English is required.

Important update GMAT/GRE
*Please note that for the September 2025 intake and onwards, the GMAT/GRE requirement is no longer applicable, except for the Research Master. All applicants with a non-Dutch diploma need to have a GMAT/GRE. Read more about the GMAT/GRE requirements for the Research Master.


Previous education

The admission procedure includes evaluating your pre-university or academic credentials. To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your undergraduate programme.

For specific requirements, please check the Master's programme pages.

Important to know: You need to apply for the programme of your choice in order for the Admissions Office to evaluate your educational background and assess your eligibility. Your application will be assessed on an individual basis.

Not the right pre-education? Check our pre-Master programme!

When you have a deficiency in your academic background, you can start off in our pre-Master programme. Once you have successfully completed this pre-Master programme, you can enrol in the corresponding Master's programme.


Language requirements

Since you will follow all of our courses in English, you need to start off with a good command of the English language. You can check below the certificates we accept.

Accepted English tests and scores

IELTS

  • Academic overall score 6.5
  • Speaking 6
  • Writing 6.5
  • The IELTS Online test is not accepted. 

TOEFL internet-based (iBT)

  • Overall score 90
  • Speaking 20
  • Writing 24

Cambridge

  • C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (overall score 176, Speaking 169, Writing 176)

The English language proficiency test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) cannot be older than 2 years. Please note that TOEFL MyBest Scores are not considered in the admission procedure.

Exemptions for language tests

• you are a native speaker and have completed a full secondary education in one of the following countries: USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Canada (English speaking provinces/territories);
• you have already completed a fulltime bachelor programme (nominal duration of at least three years) in one of the following countries: USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Canada (English speaking provinces/territories).

How to submit your test results?

Please note that you may apply for a degree programme, even though you have not yet taken an English language test or if your test score is still insufficient. In that case, you might be conditionally admitted with one of the conditions for final admission being that you take and pass a (new) test.

Depending on the test you decide to take, you need to send the following documents:

  • IELTS: a scan of the score report can be uploaded in the Progress Portal or send by email. We can verify the score online.
  • TOEFL: initially, a scan of the score report can be uploaded in the Progress Portal. If you are admitted, we need to receive an original score report. Please ask the Educational Testing Service to send it to us, using institution code 7191.
  • Cambridge Certificate: initially, a scan of the score report can be uploaded in the Progress Portal. If you are admitted, we need to receive a certified copy of the certificate.

Deadlines for providing English test results

The Admissions Office should have the test results before 1 September (start September) or 1 February (start February).

For non-EU/EEA students, the deadline is 1 June (start September) or 15 November (start February). Otherwise, there is insufficient time left for the visa application procedure.


Please note that for the September 2025 intake and onwards, the GMAT/GRE requirement is no longer applicable, except for the Research Master.

GMAT/GRE tests

GMAT score

As proof of your analytical writing and quantitative reasoning abilities, you must submit a satisfactory Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score with an overall:

  • GMAT score of 600 points or higher: you will be considered for direct admission, provided you meet all previous requirements.
  • GMAT score of 500 points or higher: the final decision will be taken by the Board of Admissions, taking into consideration the research orientation of your previous university as well as the content of your undergraduate programme.

Please be aware that GMAT scores are only valid for five years. Find more information about GMAT requirements.

GRE score

The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is a standardized test that aims to measure verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing and critical thinking skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study. Find more information about GRE requirements.

The Admissions Office will convert your GRE score to the equivalent GMAT score to assess whether you will be considered for direct admission or if the final decision will be taken by the Board of Admissions. The scores below are only estimations of the equivalent GMAT scores. No rights can be derived from them.

  • GMAT 500: GRE Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning section – above the 25th percentile;
  • GMAT 600: GRE Verbal Reasoning – above the 53th percentile; and Quantitative Reasoning section – above the 51th percentile.

When should you submit your GMAT or GRE result?

When you apply online, you should upload your GMAT or GRE score as part of your application package.

Please keep in mind that the Faculty of Economics and Business Admissions Office will only evaluate applications for these programmes after receipt of the GMAT or GRE test results.

Enter without GMAT or GRE?

Check the exemptions to see if you are eligible.


What documents do I need to apply?

For a complete overview of all the documents you need to upload, please check the application checklist.

Contact the Admission Office

Do you have questions about the entry requirements? Please feel free to contact the Admission office.

Last modified:15 November 2024 10.17 a.m.