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Interested in joining our Executive MBA? Check out the admission requirements first and read more about our application process. Want to discuss your interest in our programme? Contact us to book a personal consultation with an admissions team member.

Important dates

Application deadline
1 August 2025
Start
1 September 2025

Admission requirements

Please check the admission requirements before you start your application process.

Pre-Master’s programme

If you have obtained your degree at a University of Applied Sciences (HBO) in the Netherlands, you will need to successfully complete our pre-Master's programme to qualify for entry into this programme.

Programme details

Duration  4 months (16 weeks)
Lectures Fridays from 9:00-17:00
Location Amsterdam Business School
Starting dates February or September
Application deadline 2 months before your chosen starting date
Tuition fee €4,400

For more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at admissions-mba@uva.nl.

How to apply for this MBA

Check your eligibility

Upload your CV or share your LinkedIn profile, and we will check if you are eligible for this study. We will respond within 3 business days. 

If you meet the criteria, you will receive an invitation to officially register via our online application tool. After this, you can continue with our 3-step application process.

Tuition fees

Programme Tuition fees Duration
Executive MBA €48,000 24 months

Payments

Enrolment fee

If you are admitted to the programme, you will be required to pay an enrolment fee of €4,800 to secure your seat in the Executive MBA class. This enrolment fee is part of the tuition fee and is non-refundable.

What is included in the costs of this MBA?

The fee covers the whole programme including courses, the international study trip, use of the MBA facilities, university registration, the enrolment fee and the examination fees. The fee does not cover textbooks and software (approx. €500) and travel expenses.

Payments

You can pay your tuition fee in 6 equal instalments spread across the duration of the programme. There are various payment plan options to choose from, this will be discussed in-depth during the application process.

Funding

Lifelong learning credit (Levenlanglerenkrediet)

DUO offers a loan for tuition fees for professionals living and working in the Netherlands (Levenlanglerenkrediet). For more information, please check the DUO website (page in Dutch).

Prodigy Finance

For the MBA you are able to apply for a student loan from Prodigy Finance. Please visit Prodigy Finance for more information and application. 

Convince your employer to finance your study

Following an MBA does not only have benefits for you as a student, but also for your employer. Download our factsheet to convince your employer.

UvA alumni discount

If you have a bachelor's or master's degree from the University of Amsterdam, you are eligible for a discount of €4,000 on your tuition fee.

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