One of continental Europe's largest choices of English-taught degrees
One of continental Europe's largest choices of English-taught degrees
🇳🇱 MBA · September (main)
MBA in the Netherlands
What an MBA in the Netherlands involves for Indian professionals — schools, costs, entry requirements and work rights.
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Is an MBA in the Netherlands a good option for Indian students?
It suits professionals with 2–5 years' experience who want one of continental Europe's largest choices of English-taught degrees. Tuition is ≈ €8,000 – €20,000 per year (bachelor's); ≈ €12,000 – €25,000 (master's) for most master's programs, and MBA fees are usually at the higher end. After graduating: orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation.
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MBA in the Netherlands at a glance
- Typical length
- 1–2 years
- Tuition
- ≈ €8,000 – €20,000 per year (bachelor's); ≈ €12,000 – €25,000 (master's)
- Living costs
- ≈ €1,000 – €1,500 per month (Amsterdam and Utrecht are costliest)
- Tests
- GMAT or GRE (some schools waive with experience)
- English
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- Work during study
- Up to 16 hours a week during term (employer arranges a work permit) or full-time in June–August
- After graduation
- Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation
Why
Why an MBA in the Netherlands
Strong engineering
Strong engineering, data, logistics and business programs
A 12-month orientation year for job hunting after graduation
A 12-month orientation year for job hunting after graduation
Easy travel and internships across the EU
Easy travel and internships across the EU
Universities
Business schools and universities in the Netherlands
Graduate business programs on our list; MBA fees can be higher than shown.
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- 2–5 years of full-time work experience (most schools)
- GMAT or GRE score (waivers exist)
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- Essays, résumé and recommendations
- Interview
- Student housing is scarce — start looking as soon as you accept an offer
- Popular programs have early deadlines (often January–April for September)
- Living costs are higher than in central or eastern Europe
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Most MBAs want 2+ years of experience. Without it, a Master's in Management (MiM) is usually the better fit.
Usually GMAT or GRE is asked; some schools waive it for strong experience or academic records.
Tuition is typically at the upper end of ≈ €8,000 – €20,000 per year (bachelor's); ≈ €12,000 – €25,000 (master's), plus living costs of ≈ €1,000 – €1,500 per month (Amsterdam and Utrecht are costliest).
Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation.
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