Nova's published eligibility criteria for its master's programmes do not name a GMAT or GRE requirement at all, and no minimum score for either is published — so this profile asserts neither that it is required nor that it is not, beyond recording that Nova does not ask for one in what it publishes. What Nova does require is specific and unusually strict for this degree: English at C1 or mother tongue for the International Master's in Finance (a B2 certificate is enough for its other master's), a motivation video, and a minimum of 12 cumulative weeks of work experience or internships — volunteering excluded. Nova describes the target intake as 0–2 years of professional experience, with an average cohort age of 23–24.
Not named. Nova's published eligibility criteria do not mention a GMAT or GRE at all, so this profile records the silence rather than asserting a waiver
| Test policy | Not named. Nova's published eligibility criteria do not mention a GMAT or GRE at all, so this profile records the silence rather than asserting a waiver |
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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
Is the GMAT required for the Nova SBE International Master's in Finance?
Sources
- Nova SBE — International Master's in Finance, overview (read 2026-09-09: 72 students enrolled in academic year 2025/2026, 78% international; '100 % of our graduates are working within six months of graduating, and 72 % have an international career'; compulsory internationalisation via international internship, double degree, exchange or CEMS MIM; merit and social-mobility scholarships and a Nova SBE Women in Finance Scholarship. No duration, fee, entry requirement, ranking or salary is stated on this page.) ↗ — Nova School of Business and Economics
- Nova SBE — International Master's in Finance, programme structure (read 2026-09-09: 3 semesters across 2 years, extendable to 4; 90 ECTS minimum to graduate — 21 mandatory, 2 career programme, minimum 35 elective, 2 skills modules, 30 thesis/Work Project; compulsory internationalisation as an 8-week international internship outside Portugal and the home country OR an exchange semester; optional areas of expertise in Corporate Finance and Financial Markets; graduation language requirement of English C1.) ↗ — Nova School of Business and Economics
- Nova SBE — International Master's in Finance, fees (read 2026-09-09, academic year 2026/2027: EU/EEA €13,250 and non-EU/EEA €14,450 base tuition, plus an optional €249 donation; exchange-semester route adds €3,300 and extends to 2 years; non-refundable enrolment fee €1,250 EU/EEA or €2,450 non-EU/EEA; administrative costs and insurance €36.50; Master's certificate €50; diploma €120. Nova states figures are subject to annual review.) ↗ — Nova School of Business and Economics
- Nova SBE — master's eligibility criteria (read 2026-09-09: English B2 required at application for master's generally, but C1 or mother tongue for the IMF and IMM; motivation video required for IMF/IMM candidates; minimum 12 cumulative weeks of work experience or internships, volunteering excluded; target 0–2 years professional experience, average cohort age 23–24; degree must be from an accredited or recognised school. NO GMAT or GRE requirement is named and no minimum score is published. The page read 'Applications are closed' on this date and published no dated rounds.) ↗ — Nova School of Business and Economics