Application deadline | |
€6,000 early bird discount | 1 December 2025 |
€3,000 early bird discount | 1 March 2026 |
Candidates from outside the EU | 1 June 2026 |
Candidates from the EU | 28 June 2026 |
*Candidates from countries outside the EU should apply 1 month before the deadline, as they require an entry visa (MVV) and residence permit for the Netherlands.
Please check the admission requirements before you start your application process.
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.
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:
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.
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-mbafinance@uva.nl.
Upload your CV 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.
In order to complete your online application, you need to upload the following documents in the online registration tool.
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.
Programme |
Tuition fee |
Duration |
MBA |
€52,000 |
12 or 24 months |
Pre-Master’s |
max. €4,400 |
max. 6 months |
If you are admitted to the programme, a non-refundable enrolment fee of €5,200 is required to secure your place. This amount will be deducted from your total tuition fee.
The fee covers the whole programme including courses and exams, registration, use of university facilities and a part of the international study trip. Text books and software are not included (approx. €300 - €500).
You can pay your tuition fees in 3 equal instalments spread across the duration of the programme.
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.
DUO offers a loan for tuition fees for local and foreign professionals living and working in the Netherlands (Levenlanglerenkrediet). For more information, please check the DUO website.
For this MBA you have the opportunity to apply for a student loan from Prodigy Finance. Please visit Prodigy Finance for more information and instructions on how to apply.
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.
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 585 (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.