Admissions

Nyenrode is built on remarkable people. Nyenrodians are bright, social and eager to perform. The typical MBA student possesses the following:
  • alertness and confidence to seize opportunities
  • intelligence to grasp complex concepts
  • motivation to learn in a team-oriented environment
  • skills to communicate fluently and effectively
  • integrity to maintain high ethical standards in business
  • openness to appreciate a multicultural atmosphere
  • quality of leadership that earns respect from colleagues
  • drive and energy to compete and succeed
If you believe you possess these skills, we invite you to apply. We utilize an in-depth admissions process to ensure that the program includes only those that embody what Nyenrode is all about. A strong application to the program will include the following:
  • Application form including 4 essays
  • Two letters of reference (using the referee template in the application form)
  • A GMAT or GRE score report indicating a strong result
  • An original TOEFL or IELTS score report indicating a strong result (if needed)
  • Certified copies of diplomas and academic transcripts demonstrating excellent results, certified by the issuing school
  • An up-to-date curriculum vitae outlining at least three years of professional work experience

For detailed information about the GMAT or GRE test and language testing, please visit here

If you do not meet the testing entry requirements for the International MBA, Nyenrode offers a Pre-MBA program for students with a low GMAT and IELTS score. The program lasts from 6 months to a year, depending on your level. Please visit here for more information.

Admission deadlines
We are now accepting applications for our International MBA starting October 2013. As our International MBA class size is kept to a small number, we strongly recommend that you apply as early as possible.

The deadlines for the MBA program starting in October 2013 are

  • July 15, 2013 - Application deadline for Non-EU citizens
  • August 1, 2013 - Application deadline for EU citizens
Please note our applications deadlines were adjusted as a result of the high number of applications received in previous application rounds.
 
If you are interested in applying after the July deadline (in the case of non-EU citizens), please contact us directly at info@nyenrode.nl Applications received after that date will be processed where possible. For those students requiring a visa, please be aware that if you apply after July 15, 2013 you may not receive your visa in time for the start of the MBA class in October, 2013.
 
Application procedure overview
Step 1: Gather information
Step 2: Complete and submit the application package
Step 3: Complete admissions interview
Step 4: Admission to the program
Step 5: Confirm your participation
For detailed information about each of these steps, please visit Procedures and Requirements.

Contact us

Program Information
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In their words
“Twenty-five years of teaching IMBA students at Nyenrode has left me with a feeling of immense pride. They are a joy in class, stimulating their fellow students and their teachers, and then they fly to all corners of the world after graduation with a license to operate.”
 
–Fred Lachotzki
MBA - Professor of Strategy