Vlerick has published its September 2027 cycle: applications are assessed on a rolling basis from October, and applicants who need a visa to study in Belgium must apply by 30 April 2027. If you do not need a visa you have until June, but Vlerick allocates places first come, first served, so a June application competes for what is left. Scholarships run on their own earlier clock — submit the scholarship application together with the programme application before February.
Vlerick Business School runs 1 application round. Earlier rounds generally carry higher acceptance odds and earlier scholarship visibility.
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Non-EU (visa required) | 30 April 2027 |
Dates are confirmed against the school's official admissions page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Vlerick Masters in International Management and Strategy cost?
Tuition for the MIMS is €23,500 for the September 2027 intake, up from €22,950 for the 2026 intake. The fee covers the four-week Global Immersion tour abroad, including accommodation, and a year of online access to the Financial Times and The New York Times; it does not cover flights, which Vlerick suggests budgeting about €800 for along with visa fees. Students can pay in four instalments (October, November, January and March) by signing a contract and paying a €250 admin fee. Vlerick offers scholarships worth up to 50% of tuition, plus a fully sponsored scholarship funded by an alumnus, so it is worth applying early for funding consideration.
When are the Vlerick MIMS application deadlines?
Vlerick has published the September 2027 cycle. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis from October, and applicants who need a visa to study in Belgium must apply by 30 April 2027. Applicants who do not need a visa have until June, but places are allocated first come, first served, so a June file competes for whatever is left. Scholarships close earlier still: Vlerick asks for the scholarship application alongside the programme application before February.
Do you need a GMAT for the Vlerick MIMS?
No — Vlerick is test-flexible. Applicants must submit a score from one of three tests: GMAT (minimum 555), GRE (minimum 157V/158Q), or Vlerick's own free online analytical admissions test. This makes the GMAT entirely optional — applicants who prefer not to sit an external exam can use the in-house test instead. A GMAT Focus score of 655+ strengthens scholarship applications.
Sources
- Vlerick Business School — Masters in International Management and Strategy: start 1 Sep 2027, 10 months in Brussels, non-EU application deadline 30 April 2027, tuition €23,500 (was €22,950 for the 2026 intake), recent cohort 45 with average age 23, ~€800 flights/visa budget, scholarship applications due with the programme application before February ↗ — Vlerick Business School
- Vlerick Business School — Financing your programme ↗ — Vlerick Business School
- Financial Times — Masters in Management 2025 ↗ — Financial Times
- QS Business Masters Rankings: Management 2026 ↗ — QS Quacquarelli Symonds
- Vlerick Business School — MIMS class profile and career outcomes ↗ — Vlerick Business School