Head to head

University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School vs University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business

The University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School and University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.

University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School
University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business
FT ranking 2025
QS ranking 2025
Tuition
€2,694 (EU/EEA statutory) / €24,050 (non-EU)
€2,694 (EU/EEA statutory) / €22,200 (non-EU)
Median salary
Employment rate
GMAT range
Duration
12 months
12 months
Class size
Average age
International
Female
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Groningen, Netherlands

The short version

  • On tuition, University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business is the more affordable option at €2,694 (EU/EEA statutory) / €22,200 (non-EU).

Rankings and salary are only part of the decision — fit with your target career, location, language, and cost of living usually matter more. Read each program in full before deciding.

Frequently asked

Which is more affordable, University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School or University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business?
Tuition is €2,694 (EU/EEA statutory) / €24,050 (non-EU) at University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School and €2,694 (EU/EEA statutory) / €22,200 (non-EU) at University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Amsterdam versus Groningen, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School or University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business?
University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School generally expects a GMAT or GRE; University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE. Test policies change each cycle, so confirm the current requirement on each school's own admissions page before assuming you can skip it.
Should I choose University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School or University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Amsterdam, Netherlands versus Groningen, Netherlands), the language of instruction, and your budget. Read both full profiles, weigh fit over a handful of ranking places, and if you are still torn, our admissions guide walks through building a shortlist you can defend.