University of AmsterdamAmsterdam Business School

Amsterdam MBA

Degree awarded by University of Amsterdam

MBAFull-timeOn-campusWeekday classes

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 12 months (90 ECTS)
Teaching language: English
Next verified deadline: December 1, 2026 (Early bird)

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

Twelve-month full-time MBA with classes Monday to Thursday and electives in the evening, covering leadership, strategy and quantitative skills, with an in-company consulting project and an international study trip to South Africa.

Intakes: September Source: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
Duration: 12 months (90 ECTS) Source: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
Campus: Roeterseiland campus — Amsterdam, NetherlandsPlantage Muidergracht 12, 1018 TV Amsterdam

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.

Applicant category	Amount	Fee basis	Period
All applicants	EUR 52,000 Includes: Courses, use of the MBA facilities, university registration, the enrolment fee and the examination fees; textbooks, software, travel, visa costs, living expenses and accommodation are not covered. Source: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026	(fee basis not stated by the school)	2027 intake

Other published fees

LTP assessment (deducted from tuition on enrolment): EUR 200 (2027 intake) Source: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
Textbooks and software (approximate): EUR 500 (2027 intake) Source: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification: A degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD) from a recognised research university.Source: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
Work experience: Minimum 3 years (published requirement)A minimum of 3 years post-graduate full-time work experience.Source: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
Test waiver policy: Candidates with a business or quantitative Master degree from an internationally recognised research university may be exempt from the analytical test; exemptions are confirmed by the admissions committee after review.Source: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
English-language waiver: Exempt if English is the first language, with 3 years of international professional work experience, with a Bachelor or Master taught in English, or with a Dutch VWO diploma.Source: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
Essays: RequiredThree essays of 250 words (the third is optional).Source: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
References: Required2 referencesSource: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
Interview: Required45-minute interview after the LTP assessmentSource: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee: Not verified

Admission tests

GMAT Focus Edition: One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 565 (scale 205–805)Class average: 625 (scale 205–805)GMAT, GRE or an in-house analytical test; the minimum is described as suggested; GRE scores are converted to GMAT FocusSource: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL iBT: One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 100TOEFL 100 or IELTS 7.0; exemptions listedSource: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
IELTS Academic: One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 7 (scale 0–9)TOEFL 100 or IELTS 7.0; exemptions listedSource: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

Intake	Round	Deadline	Applicants	Status
September 2027	Early bird	December 1, 2026Source: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

GMAT scholarship
Benefit
Discount up to €12,000
Basis
Merit-based
Eligibility
GMAT Focus score above 595
Application
Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
Early bird discount
Benefit
€6,000 discount on tuition
Basis
Other basis
Eligibility
Apply before 1 December
Application
Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
UvA alumni discount
Benefit
€4,000 discount on tuition
Basis
Other basis
Eligibility
Bachelor or master degree from the University of Amsterdam
Application
Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026

Accreditation

EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) — Program-specificSource: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
AACSB International — Program-specificSource: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
AMBA (Association of MBAs) — Program-specificSource: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
NVAO — Program-specificSource: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026

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