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Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

Application & admission

You’ve figured it out! Master in Business Administration is the study programme for you. But how to proceed? As a prospective Fontys student, you must comply with the requirements stated for the programme of your choice. Depending on the country in which you obtained your diploma, you will find the admission requirements below. This page provides you with details on eligibility, the application process and necessary documentation to become part of our programme. Go to our Enrolment page to apply!

Admission requirements

In order to be admitted to Fontys University of Applied Sciences, a prospective master’s student must have a completed bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.

You must have work experience in a relevant field.

Please make sure to check the extra information and recommendations below.

The student has at least two years of professional experience and is currently employed in an MBA-relevant setting in the Netherlands, Germany or Belgium. Please note that the professional experience must be post-graduate. Compulsory internships during the bachelor studies can be given credit for. The programme is a part-time one. A current employment will need to be proved by suited documents

When you have a Dutch mbo4-, havo-, or vwo-diploma you already meet the language requirements, and you are therefore exempted from taking a language test.

For all programmes conducted in English, Fontys has set minimum language requirements. Generally, in order to prove that you meet these requirements, you will be asked to send in one of the recognised English language certificates. Based on the country where you obtained your previous education, you might be exempted from providing a language certificate.

As a non-EU/EEA applicant, studying the Netherlands will require an Entry Visa* (MVV) and a Residence Permit. Fontys will apply on behalf of its students for these documents. We recommend you start the process early, i.e. approximately three months before you plan to enter the Netherlands.

Visit 'Get Prepared' to read more about the visa procedure.

*Except nationals from Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea, United States of America, United Kingdom, Vatican City State and Switzerland.

The Code of Conduct for International Students in Dutch Higher Education is a document that sets out rules and regulations for higher education institutions that want to attract and enroll international students. This code of conduct is intended to safeguard the quality of education for international students and to guarantee transparency and clear communication of information.

Application process

Please make sure to check the page'How to apply and costs', if you wish to apply for the Master of Business Administration.

August 1

Admission timeline

Wondering what's to come after applying for this programme? Go over the entire admission process.

Master of Business Administration

Admission timeline

Wondering what's to come after applying for this programme? Check out the entire admission process.

  • Start your orientation for September

    Have you attended a study orientation event already?

    Take a look at our orientation events
  • Application deadline

    The application deadline is August 1.

    More about admission
  • Submit required files

    Submission and assessment of grade lists, diploma and proof of language. For non EEA-students: additional steps can be required.

  • Complete your payment

    You will receive a payment agreement with full instructions from Fontys Venlo.

  • 31 August 2026

    Start study programme

Study choice events

You can sign up for online and live events throughout the academic year.

Open Day

Wondering if this programme is right for you? Visit our Open Day and find out! Meet students and teachers, learn more about the programme through presentations and take a walk around the campus. Check the full programme and register today!

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25 october, 2025

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