BI requires a GMAT or GRE for applicants whose bachelor's degree is from outside the Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland). The minimums are a GMAT Focus Edition score of 555, a GMAT (10th Edition) of 600, or a GRE Quantitative score of 158. The requirement is waivable for applicants from BI partner schools or internationally accredited business schools, and Nordic-degree holders are generally exempt; scores below a hard floor are rejected regardless of GPA.
Admitted students at BI Norwegian Business School typically score in the GMAT Focus 555 / GMAT 600 / GRE Quant 158 (required for non-Nordic bachelor's; waivable for partner-school applicants) GMAT range.
| Admitted GMAT range | GMAT Focus 555 / GMAT 600 / GRE Quant 158 (required for non-Nordic bachelor's; waivable for partner-school applicants) |
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Most European MiM programs, including this one, accept the GRE and often the GMAT Focus Edition or a school-specific test as alternatives, and weigh the whole application — academics, internships, essays, and interview — rather than the score alone.
Frequently asked questions
Where does BI Norwegian Business School rank for the Master in Management?
Do you need the GMAT for BI?
Sources
- Master in Business — official programme page ↗ — BI Norwegian Business School
- Tuition fees — Master of Science (2026–27) ↗ — BI Norwegian Business School
- BI earns top score on employability in the FT Masters ranking (FT MiM 2025) ↗ — BI Norwegian Business School
- Financial Times — Masters in Management 2025 ↗ — Financial Times