University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School
Amsterdam MBA
Full-time
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 12 months (90 ECTS)
- EUR 52,000 (fee basis not stated by the school) · All applicants
- Next deadline: December 1, 2026 (Early bird)
University of AmsterdamAmsterdam Business School
Executive MBA
Degree awarded by University of Amsterdam
Executive MBAPart-timeOn-campusHybrid / blendedEvening classes
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Duration
- 24 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
Two-year part-time programme of six blocks: a core of strategy, finance, change management and digital business courses, an Amsterdam Leadership Programme, at least two electives from one specialisation, and an in-company thesis project. Students choose between an on-campus and a hybrid format.
- Intakes
- September Source: abs.uva.nl · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 24 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 and software and travel 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
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, 2026UvA 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, 2026GMAT 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
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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