The MSc Business Administration requires a GMAT or GRE score. The University of Amsterdam publishes minimum thresholds — around 535 on the GMAT Focus Edition (560 on the older GMAT), or a GRE quantitative score of at least 152 — rather than an admitted-class average. A GPA equivalent to a Dutch 7.0 or higher is also required.
University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School does not publish a GMAT range.
| GPA | Average grade of 7.0+ (Dutch scale) or equivalent |
|---|---|
| MiMs we track admitting without a required GMAT/GRE | 64 of 103 |
Across the MiMs we track, 64 of 103 (about 62%) admit without a required GMAT or GRE — confirm University of Amsterdam – Amsterdam Business School's current test policy on its official admissions page. See every European MiM you can apply to without a GMAT on our MiM without the GMAT shortlist, or read how GMAT waivers work.
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
Does the University of Amsterdam MSc Business Administration require a GMAT or GRE?
Sources
- University of Amsterdam — Business Administration (MSc) ↗ — University of Amsterdam
- University of Amsterdam — MSc Business Administration: facts & figures ↗ — University of Amsterdam
- University of Amsterdam — MSc Business Administration: application & admission ↗ — University of Amsterdam
- University of Amsterdam — international applicants (entry requirements) ↗ — University of Amsterdam
- University of Amsterdam — MSc Business Administration: careers ↗ — University of Amsterdam
- University of Amsterdam — tuition fees 2026/27 ↗ — University of Amsterdam
- University of Amsterdam — Faculty of Economics & Business rankings ↗ — University of Amsterdam
- University of Amsterdam — university history ↗ — University of Amsterdam