Full-time MBA
Maastricht School of Management offers this 12-month English-taught master's in Maastricht, ranked #65 by FT — Masters in Management.
What it takes to get in
- English tests
- IELTS 6.5 · TOEFL iBT 88
- English requirement
- TOEFL scores: (Test of English as Foreign Language) – 88 for the internet based test – 570 paper based test – 570 institutional TOEFL (paper based at a certified test administration site), OR IELTS score (International English Language Testing System): – 6.5
What it costs
Plan for roughly €54k–€57k per year all-in as a Non-EU student — tuition plus a normal Maastricht student life.
Living in Maastricht →
What you'll study
12 months — core foundations, then a track of your choice, then a thesis.
The MSM Master in Business Administration (MBA) programme is a one-year full-time experience in the essence of organizational leadership and entrepreneurial management in a fast-changing, multi-cultural and global business environment.
Rankings
- FT — Masters in Management 2025#65
- FT — European Business Schools 2025#80
- QS — Business 2025#315
Visa & life in the Netherlands
The practical stuff — what's allowed, what's funded, what to expect after you graduate.
- Student visa
- Non-EU students need a residence permit (VVR), arranged by the university on your behalf. EU students only need to register with the local municipality.
- Post-study work
- Orientation Year (zoekjaar) visa — 12 months to find skilled work after graduation. No employer sponsorship needed during this period.
- Tuition
- Statutory fee around €2,500/yr for EU students; institutional fees for non-EU students typically range €14,000–26,000/yr depending on the field.
- Scholarships
- Holland Scholarship (€5,000), university-specific funds such as the Amsterdam Excellence and Justus & Louise van Effen scholarships, plus Erasmus+ for EU mobility.
About Maastricht School of Management
Common questions
Is Full-time MBA at Maastricht School of Management taught in English?
Yes — the programme is taught entirely in English. Non-native speakers need IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 88 (minimum).
How much does Full-time MBA at Maastricht School of Management cost?
International tuition is €34,000 per year. Over the full 12-month programme that's roughly €34,000 in tuition, before living costs.
What is the acceptance rate at Maastricht School of Management?
Not published. Most European public universities don't release acceptance rates — admission is requirements-based, so if you meet the stated requirements your application gets a full review rather than competing against a fixed quota.
Do I need GRE or GMAT scores?
No — GRE and GMAT scores are not required for this programme.
Can I work in the Netherlands after graduating?
Yes. The Netherlands offers a one-year Orientation Year (zoekjaar) residence permit to graduates of Dutch universities, letting you live and work in the country while looking for a job — no sponsor required during that year.
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