A GMAT or GRE is required for the MSc International Business unless you qualify for an exemption — and the exemptions are broad: holders of a Dutch/Flemish NVAO-accredited bachelor's, or a bachelor's from an AACSB- or EQUIS-accredited institution, are waived. For applicants who must test, the minimum is a GMAT Focus total of 515 (or 550 on the version administered until early 2024), with a GRE conversion accepted; scoring below the minimum is an automatic reject, and the official score report must be sent directly by the test centre.
Admitted students at Maastricht University typically score in the GMAT Focus 515 (or 550 on the older version) / GRE equivalent; waived for holders of an AACSB- or EQUIS-accredited bachelor's GMAT range.
| Admitted GMAT range | GMAT Focus 515 (or 550 on the older version) / GRE equivalent; waived for holders of an AACSB- or EQUIS-accredited bachelor's |
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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
Do you need the GMAT for the Maastricht MSc International Business?
Sources
- FT Masters in Management 2025 — SBE #1 Netherlands, names the MSc International Business ↗ — Maastricht University
- MSc International Business — tuition fees (statutory & institutional, 2025/26 & 2026/27) ↗ — Maastricht University
- GMAT and GRE tests for application (SBE) — minimum scores & exemptions ↗ — Maastricht University
- Financial Times — Masters in Management 2025 ↗ — Financial Times