A degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD) from a recognised research university.

A minimum of 3 years post-graduate full-time work experience. Internships in a financial field may also be included.  

You can choose to do a GMAT / GRE test or do an in-house test.

• GMAT / GRE: the suggested minimum GMAT score is 630, for GMAT Focus 585. GRE scores will be converted to GMAT.
• Analytical in-house test: scoring on Numerical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning.

For more information about the in-house test and the requirements to take this instead of the GMAT, please contact us via admissions-mbafinance@uva.nl 

A minimum TOEFL of 100 or IELTS score of 7.0 is required. You may be exempt from this requirement, if you:  

• are a native English speaker;  
• have 3 years of international English-spoken professional experience;  
• have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree taught in English*;  
• have graduated from Dutch pre-university secondary education (‘VWO’ in Dutch).  

Exemptions can only be confirmed once the admissions committee has received and reviewed your full application file.  

* 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 institution stating that the curriculum was completely taught in English. 

In order to complete your online application, you need to upload the following documents in the online registration tool.  

• Passport copy  
• 1-page CV  
• Motivation statement. In the application form, we ask you to answer 4 short questions about your motivation and decision for applying to the programme.  
• Copies of transcripts and related diplomas from your highest completed degree. All transcripts not in Dutch or English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.  
• Analytical test results: GMAT/GRE/LTP Assessment (if applicable) 
• English proficiency test results: TOEFL/IELTS (if applicable)  
• 2 professional references from a current or former manager, supervisor, client or senior colleague. In the online form, you will be asked to provide their names and contact details, and they will receive access to submit their forms separately.  

If your application is complete, you may be invited to take the analytical test, if applicable. Candidates are free to choose to if they want to take the LTP Assessment or a GMAT (Focus) test. This does not apply for candidates with an MSc degree or PhD. 

• LTP Assessment: the LTP Assessment takes around 2 hours and costs €150. You can take the assessment in your own time at any time you find convenient. Information about the test will be provided after the interview. The costs of the test will be deducted from your enrolment fee in case you enrol in the programme. 

• GMAT/GRE:  the suggested minimum GMAT score is 630, for GMAT Focus 585. Our average GMAT score is 680, for GMAT Focus 625. GRE test scores will be converted to GMAT. More information about the test and scheduling.

This 45-minute interview will focus on your skill-set, motivation and career goals. It is scheduled on campus or via Zoom/Teams and is conducted by an admissions board member who has reviewed your application files. 

The admissions board decides within a few days after the interview, whether there is a match between the MBA in Finance programme and your profile. 

Our MBA in Finance is the only academic partner of CAIA in the Netherlands. We offer a waiver of €3,000 to CAIA charter holders for the academic year beginning September. If you have completed a minimum of 1 CAIA level you may apply for this waiver. Please note that this scholarship cannot be combined with the GMAT.

The MBA in Finance is an academic programme partner. Therefore, we can offer a waiver of €3,000 to CFA charter holders for the academic year beginning September. If you have completed a minimum of 1 CFA level you may apply for this waiver. Please note that this scholarship cannot be combined with the GMAT scholarship.

The MBA in Finance Admissions Board encourages high GMAT scores. We therefore reward scores above 650 (GMAT Classic) or 595 (GMAT Focus) with a discount. This discount can go up to €12,000 for the highest scores. Ask the admissions office  for the exact breakdown. Please note: this scholarship cannot be combined with the CFA/CAIA waivers.  

The Dutch Ministry of Education and Sciences offers scholarships covering costs of living expenses within the framework of cultural agreements between the Netherlands and other countries. Information is available from the Dutch embassy or consulate in your country, or via www.nuffic.nl and www.grantfinder.nl.

We advise you to contact and inquire with grant-giving institutions and foundations in your home country. In many countries, there are substantial funds available for students planning to study abroad. Check www.grantfinder.nl for more options.  

Various other forms of financial aid are available to students who'd like to study at the Amsterdam Business School. Foreign loan programmes provide an option for international students to fund their application.  

• [Canada] Canadian Student Loan 
• [Mexico] FUNED - La Fundación Mexicana para la Educación, la Tecnología y la Ciencia 
• [Turkey] Jean Monnet Scholarship 
• [USA] Direct Loan Programme Stafford/Plus Loans 
• [USA] National Service Trust/AmeriCorps 
• [USA] Sally Mae Private Loans Programme 
• [Women Only] Zonta - Jane Klausman Women in Business Scholarship