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Some study programmes in the Netherlands and Flandres (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: 

• Copy of your most recent diploma (if obtained)
• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
  Upload a grades transcript from each university you have attended, plus a translation if the original is not in English.
• 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.

If you are a student at Maastricht University (UM) and  you have one of the following diploma's/certificates,  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.

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:

• Copy of your most recent diploma (if obtained)
• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
• Curriculum vitae
• Motivation letter
• Description of your statistics courses
• Proof of academic capabilities or GMAT/GRE score report
  Proof of academic capabilities
  Use the standard template proof of academic capabilities and insert all your proof into the file.
  GMAT/GRE score report
  As an alternative to the above mentioned proof of academic capabilities, you can do a GMAT or GRE test. Minimum required GMAT scores: 550 (total score) and 4.0 (Analytical Writing Assessment).
  If your total GMAT score is 650 or higher and the Analytical Writing Assessment score is 4.0 or higher, you will be automatically admitted to the programme - if you meet all of the other requirements for admission. Please request the test centre to send an official score report directly to Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics.
  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.

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:

• Copy of your most recent diploma (if obtained)
• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
  Upload a grades transcript from each university you have attended, plus a translation if the original is not in English.
• Curriculum vitae
  List your education, relevant extracurricular activities, internships and (professional) experience.
• Motivation letter (1-2 pages)
  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 or GMAT/GRE score report
  Proof of academic capabilities
  Use the standard template proof of academic capabilities and insert all your proof into the file. 
  GMAT/GRE score report
  As an alternative to the above mentioned proof of academic capabilities, you can do a GMAT or GRE test. Minimum required GMAT scores: 550 (total score) and 4.0 (Analytical Writing Assessment). If your total GMAT score is 650 or higher and the Analytical Writing Assessment score is 4.0 or higher, you will be automatically admitted to the programme - if you meet all of the other requirements for admission.
  Please request the test centre to send an official score report directly to Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics.
• 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.

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:

• Copy of your most recent diploma (if obtained)
• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
  Upload a grades transcript from each university you have attended, plus a translation if the original is not in English.
• 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.
• Official GMAT or GRE score report
  Minimum required GMAT scores: 550 (total score) and 4.0 (Analytical Writing Assessment). If your total GMAT score is 650 or higher and the Analytical Writing Assessment score is 4.0 or higher, you automatically will be admitted to the programme - if you meet all of the other requirements for admission.
  Please request the test centre to send an official score report directly to Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics. 
  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.

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:

• Copy of your most recent diploma (if obtained)
• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme including GPA
  Upload a grades transcript including a GPA from each university you have attended, plus a translation if the original is not in English.
• 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.

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:

• Copy of your most recent diploma (if obtained)
• Grades transcript of your pre-master's and bachelor's programme
  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.

If you have a Dutch bachelor’s or master's diploma 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:

• Copy of your most recent diploma (if obtained)
• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme including GPA
  Upload a grades transcript including a GPA from each university you have attended, plus a translation if the original is not in English.
• 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 or GMAT/GRE score report
  Proof of academic capabilities
  Use the standard template proof of academic capabilities and insert all your proof into the file. 
  GMAT/GRE score report
  As an alternative to the above mentioned proof of academic capabilities, you can do a GMAT or GRE test. Minimum required GMAT scores: 550 (total score) and 4.0 (Analytical Writing Assessment). If your total GMAT score is 650 or higher and the Analytical Writing Assessment score is 4.0 or higher, you will be automatically admitted to the programme - if you meet all of the other requirements for admission.
  Please request the test centre to send an official score report directly to Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics.
• 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.