Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam – School of Business and Economics MiM Application Deadlines & Admissions Timeline
MSc Business Administration · Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Verified against official sources · last checked June 2026 · see sources
VU Amsterdam runs a single September intake for the MSc Business Administration. The documented deadlines are 1 April for non-EU/EEA applicants who need a visa or residence permit and 1 June for EU/EEA and Dutch-degree holders, with enrolment completed by 31 August to start on 1 September. These dates recur each cycle but the exact 2027 dates are confirmed inside the application — verify them on VU's admissions page before you plan around them.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam – School of Business and Economics runs 2 application rounds.
Earlier rounds generally carry higher acceptance odds and earlier scholarship visibility.
Round
Deadline
September 2027 intake — non-EU/EEA (needs visa/residence permit)
1 April 2027
September 2027 intake — EU/EEA & Dutch-degree holders
1 June 2027
Dates are confirmed against the school's official admissions page. See every European
school's rounds side by side on our interactive deadlines timeline.
Frequently asked questions
When are the VU Amsterdam MSc Business Administration deadlines?
The programme has a single September intake. The documented deadlines are 1 April for non-EU/EEA applicants who need a visa or residence permit and 1 June for EU/EEA and Dutch-degree holders, with enrolment completed by 31 August to start on 1 September. These dates recur each cycle; confirm the exact 2027 dates on VU's admissions page before you plan around them.
What are the English language requirements for the VU Amsterdam MSc Business Administration?
VU Amsterdam requires international applicants to demonstrate sufficient English proficiency. For School of Business and Economics master's programmes this is typically IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 92, with LanguageCert and Pearson PTE alternatives accepted. Because the exact requirement can change between cycles and is confirmed inside the application, check the current English requirement on VU's language-requirements page before booking a test.
Sources
VU Amsterdam — Master's Business Administration (programme) ↗ — Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
VU Amsterdam — Master's Business Administration: admissions ↗ — Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam