Highlights
Tuition fee
52000 EUR / year
52000 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
52000 EUR / year
52000 EUR / year
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Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Campus location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Are you ambitious and looking to pursue a career in the international business world? The Business Administration programme of the University of Amsterdam helps you become an independent leader with entrepreneurial spirit and skills, and a global mindset. 

Overview

The Business Administration programme of the University of Amsterdam is our on-campus MBA programme. You have the option to study full-time or part-time. The full-time MBA takes 12 months and the part-time version 24 months. Both programmes start in September.

Hybrid MBA

Does regularly travel to our campus not fit into your schedule? Choose our part-time Hybrid MBA to follow classes from home but still engage in various on-campus activities.

Team-oriented with small interactive classes

You will learn and work together with motivated fellow students, all with different backgrounds and from a wide variety of industries. We keep our classes small to give you the opportunity to interact with your fellow students during the lectures.

Network-oriented in a multidisciplinary environment

Interact with our dedicated academic experts, all actively participating in scientific research and following all recent developments in their respective fields. On top of that, you will meet industry experts, who are invited to teach or supervise guest lectures and electives.

As a participant in our programme, you also get access to our international alumni network and special alumni events, putting you into direct contact with representatives from a wide range of leading national and international companies.

Personal one-to-one career guidance

We want you to graduate with the widest scope of career options available. Our dedicated Careers Office is devoted to the task and provides various opportunities to enhance your career skills. Also we maintain contacts with all our alumni, giving you the opportunity to meet influential companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Competitive & Corporate Strategy
  • Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability
  • Financial Accounting
  • Purpose-driven Strategy
  • Amsterdam Leadership Programme
  • Digital Business

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GRE admission requirements GRE®
Required
GMAT admission requirements GMAT
650

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognised research university
  • 3 years post-graduate work experience
  • GMAT / GRE score report
  • English proficiency
  • Your 1-page C
  • Transcript(s) and related diploma('s) from your highest university degree (all non-Dutch and non-English transcripts must be accompanied by a certified English translation)
  • Motivation, you are free to share 3 “essays”  in writing of 250 words of which 2 are required and the 3rd is optional - please explain what sets you apart from the competition, why you are looking into an MBA degree and what your post-MBA goals are
  • Passport
  • Contact details of 2 references

Work experience

  • 3 years post-graduate work experience

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    52000 EUR / year
    52000 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    52000 EUR / year
    52000 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands
1000 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Business Administration.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) for Master Students

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University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Amsterdam Economics and Business Talent Fund
Need-based

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University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
25900 EUR
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
Mr. Julia Henriëtte Jaarsma-Adolfs Fund Scholarship

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University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 GBP
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
Sainsbury Engineering Management Fellows Scholarships
Merit-based

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EIBF
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2026
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Japan Gov’t/World Bank
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The MyUS Community Scholarship

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available

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