Admission requirements

Dutch/Flemish University level

Relevant Dutch or Flemish NVAO-accredited diploma

Some study programmes in the Netherlands and Belgium have the so-called NVAO accreditation. If your study programme is mentioned on the list of relevant NVAO-accredited programmes, please upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal, after applying via Studielink: 

• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
  Upload an official grades transcript, signed and stamped by your university,  plus a translation if the original is not in English
• Copy of your degree (if obtained)
• Curriculum vitae
  List your education, relevant extracurricular activities, internships and (professional) experience.
• Motivation letter
  Provide good arguments for why you want to do this master’s programme at Maastricht University and why you expect that you can successfully complete the programme. This letter should be about 1 or 2 pages long.
• Description of your statistics courses
  Upload proof of all relevant statistics courses that you followed during your bachelor’s programme. Indicate in a separate Word-document the name of the course(s), the number of credits you received and a short course description (max. 10 sentences per course). If you did not have any statistics in your bachelor’s programme, please indicate this as well.
• A recent passport picture
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

In the MyApplication portal, you will find more information about these tasks.

UM School of Business and Economics diploma

Are you a student at Maastricht University (UM) and do you have one of the following degrees/certificates? In that case, you qualify for direct admission:

• a UM bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics
• a UM bachelor’s degree in Business Engineering
• a UM bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Economics
• a UM bachelor’s degree in International Business
• a UM pre-master’s certificate in Business Intelligence and Smart Services
• a UM pre-master’s certificate in Digital Business Economics
• a UM pre-master’s certificate in Global Supply Chain Management and Change
• a UM pre-master’s certificate in International Business (all specialisations)
• a UM pre-master’s certificate in Learning and Development in Organisations

Except for a copy of your valid passport, you do not need to upload any other documents in the MyApplication portal.

Other Dutch university diploma

If you have another bachelor’s or master's diploma from a Dutch university, you qualify for admission. After your application via Studielink, you will be asked to upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
  Upload an official grades transcript, signed and stamped by your university,  plus a translation if the original is not in English.
• Copy of your degree (if obtained)
• Curriculum vitae
  List your education, relevant extracurricular activities, internships and (professional) experience.
• Motivation letter
  Provide good arguments for why you want to do this master’s programme at Maastricht University and why you expect that you can successfully complete the programme. This letter should be about 1 or 2 pages long.
• Description of your statistics courses
  Upload proof of all relevant statistics courses that you followed during your bachelor’s programme. Indicate in a separate Word-document the name of the course(s), the number of credits you received and a short course description (max. 10 sentences per course). If you did not have any statistics in your bachelor’s programme, please indicate this as well.
• Proof of academic capabilities
  Demonstrate your academic capabilities by choosing one of the options below:
  • Option 1: Submit a portfolio. Please use the standard template and insert all your proof into the file. 
  • Option 2: GMAT test with a total score of 550 or higher and a minimum score of 4.0 on the Analytical Writing Assessment. If your total score is 650 or higher and the Analytical Writing Assessment score is 4.0 or higher, and if you meet all other admission requirements, you will be automatically admitted to the programme.
  • Option 3:

     GMAT Focus Edition with a test score of 515 or more. If your score is 595 or higher and if you meet all other admission requirements, you will be automatically admitted to the programme

  • Option 4: GRE test with a score that is equivalent to the minimum GMAT scores.
    More information about the GMAT/GRE test
• A recent passport picture
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

In the MyApplication portal, you will find more information about these tasks.

International University level

International AACSB or EQUIS accredited diploma

If your educational institute is AACSB or EQUIS accredited, you need to upload formal proof of this (e.g. a stamped and signed transcript of grades).  After your application via Studielink, you will be asked to upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
  Upload an official grades transcript, signed and stamped by your university,  plus a translation if the original is not in English.
• Copy of your degree (if obtained)
• Curriculum vitae
  List your education, relevant extracurricular activities, internships and (professional) experience.
• Motivation letter
  Provide good arguments for why you want to do this master’s programme at Maastricht University and why you expect that you can successfully complete the programme. This letter should be about 1 or 2 pages long.
• Description of your statistics courses
  Upload proof of all relevant statistics courses that you followed during your bachelor’s programme. Indicate in a separate Word-document the name of the course(s), the number of credits you received and a short course description (max. 10 sentences per course). If you did not have any statistics in your bachelor’s programme, please indicate this as well.
• Proof of academic capabilities
  Demonstrate your academic capabilities by choosing one of the options below:
  • Option 1: Submit a portfolio. Please use the standard template and insert all your proof into the file. 
  • Option 2: GMAT test with a total score of 550 or higher and a minimum score of 4.0 on the Analytical Writing Assessment. If your total score is 650 or higher and the Analytical Writing Assessment score is 4.0 or higher, and if you meet all other admission requirements, you will be automatically admitted to the programme.
  • Option 3:

     GMAT Focus Edition with a test score of 515 or more. If your score is 595 or higher and if you meet all other admission requirements, you will be automatically admitted to the programme

  • Option 4: GRE test with a score that is equivalent to the minimum GMAT scores.
    More information about the GMAT/GRE test
• A recent passport picture
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

In addition:

• Students who have received their prior education in a non-EU/EEA country need to pay the €100 handling fee 
• Students with a non-EU/EEA nationality need to submit proof of English proficiency

In the MyApplication  portal, you will find more information about these tasks.

International non-AACSB or EQUIS accredited diploma

If you have another international bachelor’s diploma from a university or university of applied sciences (e.g. not AACSB or EQUIS accredited), you qualify for admission. After your application via Studielink, you will be asked to upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
  Upload an official grades transcript, signed and stamped by your university,  plus a translation if the original is not in English
• Copy of your degree (if obtained)
• Curriculum vitae
  List your education, relevant extracurricular activities, internships and (professional) experience.
• Motivation letter
  Provide good arguments for why you want to do this master’s programme at Maastricht University and why you expect that you can successfully complete the programme. This letter should be about 1 or 2 pages long.
• Description of your statistics courses
  Upload proof of all relevant statistics courses that you followed during your bachelor’s programme. Indicate in a separate Word-document the name of the course(s), the number of credits you received and a short course description (max. 10 sentences per course). If you did not have any statistics in your bachelor’s programme, please indicate this as well.
• Proof of academic capabilities
  Demonstrate your academic capabilities by choosing one of the options below:
  • Option 1: GMAT test with a total score of 550 or higher and a minimum score of 4.0 on the Analytical Writing Assessment. If your total score is 650 or higher and the Analytical Writing Assessment score is 4.0 or higher, and if you meet all other admission requirements, you will be automatically admitted to the programme.
  • Option 2:

     GMAT Focus Edition with a test score of 515 or more. If your score is 595 or higher and if you meet all other admission requirements, you will be automatically admitted to the programme

  • Option 3: GRE test with a score that is equivalent to the minimum GMAT scores.
    More information about the GMAT/GRE test
• A recent passport picture
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

In addition:

• Students who have received their prior education in a non-EU/EEA country need to pay the €100 handling fee 
• Students with a non-EU/EEA nationality need to submit proof of English proficiency

In the MyApplication  portal, you will find more information about these tasks.

University of Applied Sciences level

Zuyd or Breda Universities of Applied Sciences diploma

If you have successfully finished the Academic Minor or ICT preparatory programme (Zuyd Hogeschool) or SBM-programme (Breda University of Applied Sciences), you are directly admissible. After your application via Studielink, you will be asked to upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme including GPA
  Upload an official grades transcript including GPA, signed and stamped by your university,  plus a translation if the original is not in English.
• Copy of your degree (if obtained)
• A positive recommendation from Zuyd Hogeschool
• A statement from your school indicating that you have completed the required programme successfully
• A recent passport picture
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

In the MyApplication portal, you will find more information about these tasks.

Relevant Dutch pre-master's programme

Are you following or did you finish a pre-master’s programme in a similar field of education as this master's programme? Make sure to highlight this in your application, since this will give you direct access to this master’s programmes. After your application via Studielink, you will be asked to upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

• Grades transcript of your pre-master's and bachelor's programme
• Copy of your degree (if obtained)
• Certificate of enrolment for the pre-master's programme
• A statement from the university of your pre-master indicating that you have finished the pre-master's programme successfully. Please use our standard template.
• A recent passport picture
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

In the MyApplication portal, you will find more information about these tasks.

HBO HEAO-Accountancy

If you have a HBO HEAO-Accountancy degree qualify for admission. After your application via Studielink, you will be asked to upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme including GPA
  Upload an official grades transcript including GPA, signed and stamped by your university,  plus a translation if the original is not in English.
• Copy of your degree (if obtained)
• Curriculum vitae
  List your education, relevant extracurricular activities, internships and (professional) experience.
• Motivation letter
  Provide good arguments for why you want to do this master’s programme at Maastricht University and why you expect that you can successfully complete the programme. This letter should be about 1 or 2 pages long.
• Description of your statistics courses
  Upload proof of all relevant statistics courses that you followed during your bachelor’s programme. Indicate in a separate Word-document the name of the course(s), the number of credits you received and a short course description (max. 10 sentences per course). If you did not have any statistics in your bachelor’s programme, please indicate this as well.
• Proof of academic capabilities
  • Option 1: Submit the essay assignment on audit quality
  • Option 2: GMAT Test with a total score of 550 or higher and a minimum score of 4.0 on the Analytical Writing Assessment. If your total score is 650 or higher and the Analytical Writing Assessment score is 4.0 or higher, and if you meet all other admission requirements, you will be automatically admitted to the programme.
  • Option 3: GMAT Focus Edition with a test score of 515 or more. If your score is 595 or higher and if you meet all other admission requirements, you will be automatically admitted to the programme.
  • Option 4: GRE test with a score that is equivalent to the minimum GMAT scores.
    More information about the GMAT/GRE test
• A recent passport picture
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

Questions about the essay?
Please contact Leon Timmermans via:
Le.timmermans@maastrichtuniversity.nl

In the MyApplication portal, you will find more information about these tasks.

Other Dutch HBO diploma

If you have a Dutch bachelor’s or master's degree from a university of applied sciences (hbo), you qualify for admission. Even though a pre-master programme or Academic Minor/SBM-programme is strongly recommended, it is possible to apply without it. After your application via Studielink, you will be asked to upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme including GPA
  Upload an official grades transcript including GPA, signed and stamped by your university,  plus a translation if the original is not in English.
• Copy of your degree (if obtained)
• Curriculum vitae
  List your education, relevant extracurricular activities, internships and (professional) experience.
• Motivation letter
  Provide good arguments for why you want to do this master’s programme at Maastricht University and why you expect that you can successfully complete the programme. This letter should be about 1 or 2 pages long.
• Description of your statistics courses
  Upload proof of all relevant statistics courses that you followed during your bachelor’s programme. Indicate in a separate Word-document the name of the course(s), the number of credits you received and a short course description (max. 10 sentences per course). If you did not have any statistics in your bachelor’s programme, please indicate this as well.
• Proof of academic capabilities
  Demonstrate your academic capabilities by choosing one of the options below:
  • Option 1: Submit a portfolio. Please use the standard template and insert all your proof into the file. 
  • Option 2: GMAT test with a total score of 550 or higher and a minimum score of 4.0 on the Analytical Writing Assessment. If your total score is 650 or higher and the Analytical Writing Assessment score is 4.0 or higher, and if you meet all other admission requirements, you will be automatically admitted to the programme.
  • Option 3:

     GMAT Focus Edition with a test score of 515 or more. If your score is 595 or higher and if you meet all other admission requirements, you will be automatically admitted to the programme.

  • Option 4: GRE test with a score that is equivalent to the minimum GMAT scores.
    More information about the GMAT/GRE test
• A recent passport picture
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

In the MyApplication portal, you will find more information about these tasks.