MSc in International Business · Winterthur, Switzerland · FT #58
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Verified against official sources · last checked June 2026 · see sources
The GMAT is not required for ZHAW's MSc in International Business. Admission rests on a bachelor's in business administration or a related field, an assessment of cognitive competencies and motivation, and C1-level English (for example IELTS 7.0). No class-average GMAT is published.
ZHAW School of Management and Law does not publish a GMAT range.
MiMs we track admitting without a required GMAT/GRE
64 of 103
A GMAT or GRE is not required to apply to the ZHAW School of Management and Law MiM — it is
one of the 64 of 103 Master's in Management
we track (about 62%) that admit without a required test.
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
Do you need the GMAT for ZHAW?
No. Admission is based on a relevant bachelor's degree, an assessment of cognitive competencies and motivation, and C1-level English. No GMAT is required and no class-average is published.
Sources
MSc in International Business — official programme page ↗ — ZHAW School of Management and Law
ZHAW MSc in International Business recognised again in FT ranking 2025 ↗ — ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
ZHAW School of Management and Law — quality and accreditations ↗ — ZHAW School of Management and Law
ZHAW master's degree programmes — fees ↗ — ZHAW School of Management and Law
Financial Times — Masters in Management 2025 ↗ — Financial Times
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