Maastricht School of Management, one of the oldest business schools in the Netherlands is renowned for offering exceptional postgraduate programs in the field of business and management. Every year, more than 300 international students from over 21 countries enroll in various MSM programs to pursue MS and MBA in Netherlands.

For the current academic session, Maastricht School of Management offers over 13 MBA programs, 2 Masters in Management and 5 MSc programs. The school opens its doors for the international students for fall and spring intake sessions. Due to MSM’s highly competitive admission policy, international applicants are advised to submit their applications by 1st August. The b-school considers competitive GRE/>GMAT scores and excellent scores in >tests to study in Netherlands as crucial aspects while granting admissions to the applicants.

Highlights

Application portal MSM Application Portal
Application fees €95
Mode of application Online
Mode of payment Debit Card, MasterCard, Net Banking
Academic calendar Semester based
Intake Sessions Fall and Spring
Work experience 3 years or more required for some courses
Interview Required
Financial Aid Scholarships, Grants
Official Website Maastricht School of Management

Maastricht School of Management Admission Deadlines

The institution opens its international applicants for two intake sessions of Fall and Spring. As MSM has stringent deadlines for applying to its graduate programs, international students are required to apply as early as possible for better consideration. The deadlines for >programs offered by Maastricht School of Management are as follows:

Application Type Deadlines
Early Application 1 May
Non EU students 1 August

Maastricht School of Management International Students Admission

The institution offers an array of world class business related programs and attracts students from diverse countries across the world. MSM invites international applicants for admission to all of its graduate programs. The admission process for the international students is uniform to the domestic students enrolled in Maastricht school of management. Given below are some of the additional requirements to be met by the international students seeking to study in the institution:

English language proficiency requirements

Students from non-native English-speaking countries wishing to study at MSM and applicants those have pursued education previously in different languages other than English must submit English language proficiency test scores certificate with the minimum scores as follows:

Tests Minimum scores
>TOEFL Internet based- 88 Computer based- 230 Paper based- 570 Institutional -570
>IELTS Overall, 6.5 and 5.5 in all components
TOEIC 720
Pearson PTE 59
Cambridge CPE – C CAE- B

Netherlands Student Visa

Students wishing to >study in the Netherlands for more than 90 days must apply for a visa (MVV) and a residence permit (VVR). The entire visa process may take up to 4 weeks. The visa can only be obtained after an inquiry at the Dutch Embassy. The following documents are required while applying for the >Netherlands student visa:

  • Application for a residence permit can only be made via Maastricht University.
  • Application Fees of 171 Euro
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of finances
  • Bank statement
  • Acceptance letter for Maastricht School of Management

Maastricht School of Management Graduate Admissions

Maastricht School of Management offers a range of management-based degree programs such as online MBA, executive MBA, master science program on management and engineering, masters of business administration (MBA) and masters in management. The prerequisites for admission in the postgraduate programmes offered by MSM are given below:

Supporting documents

  • Transcripts
  • 2 >Letters of Recommendation
  • Letters of motivation
  • CV/ Resume
  • 3 or more years of working experience
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of valid passport

Some of the top programmes offered by Maastricht School of Management and their specific admission requirements are listed below:

Programs Transcripts Letters of Recommendation CV/Resume Work Experience Letters of Motivation GMAT/GRE Interview Fees in EUR
Masters in Management Required Required Required Not Required Required Not Required Required 16,000
Full Time MBA Required Required (professional) Required Required, 3 or more Required Required, 600 Required 32,500
Executive MBA Required Required 2 (professional) Required Required, 5 or more Required Required, 600 Required 32,500
Online MBA Required Required Required Required, 3 or more Required Required Required 32,500

The admissions team reviews the complete applications only. Once the admission application has completed reviewing the candidates, the short listed candidates may be called for an interview. The final admission outcome is released a few days after the interview is conducted with the admissions committee.

FAQs

Ques. Do I need to submit GMAT or GRE Scores while applying to Maastricht School of Management ?

Ans. Applicants for MBA and masters in management programs will be required to get a GMAT and score above 600 or higher or GRE score of 600 or higher.

Ques. Do I need to submit documentation for English proficiency?

Ans. Students will need to have the following English language requirement:

  • TOEFL- Internet based- 88
  • Computer based- 230
  • Paper based- 570
  • Institutional -570
  • IELTS- Overall, 6.5 and 5.5 in all components
  • TOEIC – 720
  • Pearson PTE - 59
  • Cambridge - CPE – C
  • CAE- B

Ques. How can I apply for a program at MSM?

Ans. To get enrolled in any other program at MSM students have to fill the online application form and pay the application fees which vary from courses to courses.

Ques. Do I need to apply for a residence permit to study in Maastricht School of Management?

Ans. If you are enrolled in one of the master programs at MSM, do the university itself apply for residence permit on your behalf. For all short courses at MSM students will have to apply for a visa.

Ques. How long does it take to process or residence permit?

Ans. Once the university receives all the documents and payments for the residence permit application the file will be sent to the Ind. It will take a maximum six weeks before the applicant will be notified to collect their MVV from the Dutch embassy in their country.

Ques. Do MSM offer undergraduate courses?

Ans. MSM is exclusively an international higher education institute that provides post-graduation courses.