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Our next international Full-time MBA program will start in September 2026.

Successful enrolment in our Full-Time MBA is subject to a number of admission requirements. This is to maintain admissions quality. That way you can benefit from a high potential, motivated group of talented individuals to further enhance your learning experience.

If you have read our requirements and want to validate whether you meet them. You are invited to request a profile review with our Program Adviser, who can provide guidance on the admissions process and how to give your application the best chance of success.

Admission requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • A solid GMAT,GRE or in some cases the TIAS Capacity Test as an alternative. (GMAT/GRE waivers are not guaranteed, and approvals are made on a case-by-casebasis)
  • Minimum of 3 years relevant full-time work experience (average is 8 years)
  • Strong command of written and spoken English (TOEFL of 90 or IELTS of 6.5 is required)

A high GMAT score does not guarantee admission, just as a low score doesn't preclude admission. We accept students with lower GMAT scores if we believe this can be offset by stronger areas in one’s profile. Since we are such a very diverse school, we are keen to see whether you have worked, lived, studied abroad, or worked for an international company. So while a solid GMAT score is important, it is not necessarily a deal breaker.

Additionally, the GMAT requirement may be waived if you meet some specific criteria. As an example, the GMAT may not be required if you already have a PhD or a Master’s degree in finance. Please note that the Academic Director evaluates each applicant’s overall profile to determine whether the waiver may be granted. In some cases, we could ask you to take the TIAS Capacity Test (TCT) instead. Feel free to contact your Program Adviser to find out more.

Upon receipt of your application our Program Adviser will contact you to arrange an interview. All interviews are by invitation only. And all applicants will have the option of interviewing on campus or via Microsoft Teams or telephone.

CV assessment

If you have read our requirements and want to validate whether you meet them. You are invited to request a profile review with our Program Adviser, who can provide guidance on the admissions process and how to give your application the best chance of success.

Contact a Program Adviser

Humphrey Sopakuwa

Program Adviser

Telephone number:

+31 13 466 3941
EmailWhatsApp

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Full-time MBA

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Costs and financing

Full-time MBA

€44,500 for the entire master (exempt from VAT) / Double Degree MScBA: €6000 (exempt from VAT). Living expenses in Utrecht: around €1,200 on average monthly.

The tuition includes:

  • Access to the online learning environment
  • Access to webinars and must-reads on the alumni website
  • Compulsory literature, textbooks and teaching materials
  • Day packages ( coffee/tea and soft drinks) during college days
  • Application and Enrollment fee (€ 4100)*
  • Hotel accommodations and partial travel fees of study trips

*  These costs will not be deducted in the event of a cancellation.                                                                                                       

Possible additional costs:

  • Personal and medical insurance costs: around € 50 per person per month
  • Living costs, including accommodation, insurance and general expenses, for overseas students: around € 1200 per person per month.
  • Software licenses (if specific software is required)

Funding of your MBA

Pursuing an MBA is a serious commitment of time and money. It is an investment that needs to be carefully considered and planned for. However, we believe the TIAS MBA will be an investment in your future with an unbeatable cost-benefit ratio. Most of our students meet the cost of our MBA program through scholarships, savings, and student loans. Though the responsibility of funding the TIAS MBA lies with you, your Program Adviser will be happy to discuss your options. If you have any questions, please contact your Program Adviser here.

Scholarships

TIAS School for Business and Society understands the financial commitment of funding an MBA. Like you, we also know knowledge is power and great education is priceless. This is why we offer scholarships to qualified candidates to encourage a diverse and inclusive classroom. Most scholarships are essay-based and all essays should reflect your personal point of view expressed in your own words. Scholarship values differ, but are available up to 35% of the MBA tuition fee. Scholarships available for the Full-time MBA are:

  • TIAS Scholarships for Future Leaders (3-6 awards)
  • TIAS Scholarships for Women in Business; with preference given to developing countries. (minimum of 8 awards)
  • TIAS Scholarships for Business and Society; with preference given to developingcountries. (3-6 awards)
  • TIAS Scholarships for Diversity (5-12 awards)

Read more about our scholarships here »

Please contact your Program Adviser if you have any questions about applying for a scholarship.

How are scholarship decisions made?
When making scholarship decisions, the TIAS admissions board reviews all application materials submitted by candidates and assesses each candidate's overall qualities: academic profile, strength of overall admissions application, quality of admissions interview, and employability. The overall quality of the admission application will also be taken into consideration.

Loan programs

Prodigy Finance - MBA Loans
Prodigy Finance’s innovative lending model offers community-funded loans to international students at the world’s top business schools, including TIAS Business School. The MBA loan is offered at an attractive interest rate and is available to candidates who have been accepted to the International Full-Time MBA program.

Visit the Prodigy's website for more details about the terms and conditions, and how to apply for a loan.

Lendwise - MBA Loans
Lendwise is a specialist loan provider based in the UK which is dedicated to education finance for individuals who are looking to fund their studies at world class universities.

Lendwise’s aim is to enable access to education through its affordable and flexible student loans that come with a fixed interest rate and no early repayment penalties.  Interest rates are personalised and depend on an applicant’s overall profile including future earning potential, and the application process is entirely online. Full time programme students have access to a grace period that allows for repayment to start after graduation.

Candidates applying for the Full-Time MScBA and the Full-Time MBA are eligible to apply for a loan.  UK residents are eligible for a Lendwise Loan and other nationalities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Lendwise directly to apply

Tax deduction

International Full-Time MBA fees and study-related expenses may be tax deductible. Please contact the local authorities in your country for additional information. For Dutch participants additional information is available on the website of De Belastingdienst.

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