Master
Master of Business Administration
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for ambitious bachelor's graduates seeking a fast-track practical MBA with specialisations and small-group personal attention at Tio. Trade-off: solid but smaller applied-sciences institution with less international prestige than major
Tuition · Intl
↗€24,500
EU: €25,500/year · click ↗
Duration
3.5 years
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Sep 25
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NL recognised
Admission
Open
no intake cap
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Min. English
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About this program
Master programme at Tio University of Applied Sciences (Groningen). Leads to Master of Business Administration. Field: Economics, commerce, management and accounting. Duration 3.5 years. 60 ECTS. Tuition €24,500/yr.
English60 ECTSMaster of Business AdministrationFull-timeMaster
About Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen is one of the largest HBO institutions in the Netherlands with about 30,000 students. Sharing the student city with University of Groningen, it offers practical education in business, healthcare, arts, and technology with strong emphasis on sustainable energy.
Living in Groningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€800–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
234k
Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 160 ECTS
Core + Specialisation + Development/Thesis
- Financial management
- Human Resource Management
- Operations management
- Strategic management
- Personal leadership
- Specialisation modules (e.g. Strategic marketing management, Business intelligence, Sustainable business and innovation, Project development, etc.)
60 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
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Application timeline
Application deadline
2025-09-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-06-15
Application deadline
2026-01-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-10-15
Application deadline
2026-09-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- TOEFL internet based: 90
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 180
- Cambridge First Certificate in English: 176
- Pearson Test of English Academic: 64
Scholarships
Tio Business School scholarshipsTuition-fee discount; amount not specified on page
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