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Amsterdam Business School [ABS] Amsterdam Admission, Criteria & Application Deadlines 2021

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Amsterdam Business School is the business department of the University of Amsterdam which is one of Europe's major comprehensive universities. The University offers bachelor's, master's and MBA programs. It has a total enrollment of 3,000+ students comprising international students from 28 different nationalities. There are limited seats in every program and therefore admission is selective in nature.

Students seeking admission to Amsterdam Business School must take note of the following points:

The business school accepts applications for the February and September intake.
The Bachelor in Business Analytics program is scheduled to start in September only.
Students applying for undergraduate programs must hold the equivalent of a Dutch VWO diploma or HBO propedeuse.
Submission of English proficiency scores for verification is essential for admission.
A competitive GMAT/ GRE score (preferably an average GMAT score of 650) is recommended for admission to graduate programs.
A minimum of 3 years post-graduate full-time work experience is required for admission to the Amsterdam MBA program.
The MBA class has only 25 seats which makes the admission process competitive. Successful applicants are decided within 10 days after the interview has been completed.
Limited scholarship opportunities are available for international students.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online portal
GMAT/ GRE Scores	GMAT Minimum- 560 GRE Minimum- 152
Mode of Payment	Master-Card/American Express/Discover/visa
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Financial Aid	Scholarships available

Amsterdam Business School Application Deadlines

Students are requested to submit their application before deadlines for them to be considered for admission. The general application deadlines for undergraduate and graduate programs are as follows:

Intake	Undergraduate	Graduate
February 2021	-	November 2, 2020
September 2021	January 15, 2021	April 1, 2021

Amsterdam Business School International Admissions

International applicants should meet all the application and admission requirements in order to be eligible for admission at the Amsterdam Business School admissions. Following are the requirements for Amsterdam Business School admissions.

Application Portal: Students can apply through online portals for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Admission Requirements: International applicants must fulfill the following requirements in order to be eligible for Amsterdam Business School admissions:

A completed application
Official high school and college transcripts
English Proficiency scores TOEFL/IELTS
Mathematics Proficiency (for Bachelor courses)
GMAT/GRE Scores
Letter of Recommendations
Standardized test scores for graduate programs
Financial support documents
Copy of Passport
Valid Visa

English Proficiency Requirements for International Students

International students who wish to study at the Amsterdam Business School but do not have English as their first language will have to fulfill the English Proficiency requirements set by the university. The following table can be referred to know about the English language proficiency scores required for different tests for both undergraduate and graduate courses.

Test	Undergraduate Minimum scores	Graduate Minimum scores
TOEFL (iBT)	Overall 92 and 22 for each sub score	Overall 92 and 22 for each sub score
IELTS	6.5 Overall and 6.0 for each sub score	6.5 Overall and 6.0 for each sub score
Cambridge Assessment English	170 points overall	170 points overall

Visa Process for International Students

Candidates willing to study in the Netherlands must obtain Dutch Long term Stay Visa/Residence permit. Candidates should note that if they are accepted by the university then their student visa is applied by the university on their behalf. Once the application is accepted, candidates have to take an appointment from the embassy to collect their visa and get their biometrics done. The process also includes a visa interview.

Visa Application Fee- 317 EUR

Documents required at the time of Interview

English Proficiency scores
Financial Support Proof
Passport

Amsterdam Business School Undergraduate Admissions

Candidates willing to take admission in the undergraduate courses offered at the Amsterdam Business School will have to apply online for admission and will also be required to appear for a Selection Test.

What is a Selection Test?

The admission committee takes a selection test for the subjects relevant to the bachelors program. International candidates can give this test from their country under supervision. After the test, each candidate is assigned a ranking number which indicates whether a candidate has passed the test and is eligible for admission at the school or not. However, candidates have to meet all other admission requirements also.

Where to Apply: Register through Studielink and complete the application in Embark

Application Fee: Not required

Admission Requirements: The admission requirements for undergraduate programs are as follows:

Secondary school diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO secondary school diploma.
Proof of English language proficiency
Mathematics proficiency requirement

Country Specific Requirements

Students who possess international qualifications must meet the country-specific requirements for admission. The minimum requirements are as follows:

Country	Minimum Requirements
India	Standard XII diploma: All India Senior School Certificate from CBSE with grades B1 or higher in 5 subjects or Indian School Certificate from CISCE with an average of at least 75% in 5 subjects.
Singapore	3 H2’s and 1 H1 in content-based subjects as well as a General Paper or Knowledge and Inquiry, all with grades of A-C. Additionally, one of the H2 subjects must be in either Maths or Physics.
Malaysia	Unified Examination Certificate with an average score of more than 75%; or Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
Australia	Secondary school certificate in combination with an ATAR score that exceeds 85 or an Overall Position (Queensland) of 7 or lower

Amsterdam Business School Graduate Admissions

Application Portal: International Application

Admission Requirements: Following admission requirements have been laid under Amsterdam Business School admissions for International students-

A completed application
Official high school and college transcripts
English Proficiency scores
Letter of Recommendations
GRE/GMAT scores
Financial support documents-- Bank letter and Sponsor letter
Resume
Motivation Letter

Following table shows the admission requirements for some of the graduate programs offered at the Amsterdam Business School.

Requirements	Business Administration (Amsterdam MBA)	MSc Accountancy and Control	Business Administration (MSc)	MSc in Finance	MSc Data Science and Business Analytics
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMAT/GRE Scores	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Letters of Recommendation/Academic Referee	Not Required	1 Referee Required	Not Required	1 Referee Required	Not Required
Motivation Letter	Required	Required	Required	Required	Optional
English Proficiency Scores	TOEFL iBT- 100 IELTS- 7.0	Required	Required	Required	Required
Work Experience	3 years post-graduate experience	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required
Admission Interview	By invitation Only	By invitation Only	By invitation Only	By invitation Only	By invitation Only

The University will communicate the admission decision to the candidates after the submission of application. The decision will be communicated via email. If accepted, candidates will have to accept the offer via Studielink within two weeks. If the candidate does not accept the offer within 2 weeks, the admission will be automatically cancelled. After being accepted, candidates will be required to complete the visa process and make other arrangements.

FAQs

Ques. Why do I require mathematics proficiency?

Ans. The bachelor's degree programs offered by Amsterdam Business School include math courses which require excellent skills in mathematics and statistics. Therefore, applicants must prove mathematics proficiency.

Ques. What if you do not meet mathematics proficiency requirements?

Ans. Students who do not meet mathematics proficiency requirements should apply for a mathematics certificate course.

Ques. Can I apply for more than one program?

Ans. Yes. Studielink allows students to register for a maximum of 2 programs with enrollment restriction.

Ques. What is UvA Matching and when is it conducted?

Ans. UvA Matching is a means for introduction to the bachelor's degree program that you have applied for. It is used to assess if you are a good fit for the chosen program. It is a mandatory part of the application process.

Ques. How does ranking numbers work during the admission process?

Ans. After the selection test date has passed, applicants will receive a ranking number. The ranking number is based on the selection test scores and will ultimately determine whether the applicant will be accepted for the chosen program or not. Students will either be offered a place or put in the waiting list.