Below, you will find an overview of the admission requirements for our bachelor's and master's programmes. Check to see if you are eligible to start at Tio Business School.
Admission requirements for bachelor's programmes
Below, you will find an overview of the admission requirements for our bachelor's programmes. Check to see if you are eligible to start at Tio Business School.
Admission requirements
In order to be admitted to this bachelor’s programme, you need a:
- High school diploma that is equivalent to a Dutch pre-university high school diploma.
- Valid passport (non-EU/EEA).
Do I need an English language certificate?
In most cases, yes - you need to provide an English language certificate to study at Tio Business School. However, there are some exemptions. Whether you need a certificate depends on:
- Your nationality, or
- Your previous education
Below you can read what applies to your situation.
Comparable international diplomas
Below you will find an overview per continent / per country what the admission requirements are for this Bachelor's programme.
Admission process and enrolment dates
This programme starts in August and January. Our degree programmes are generally in high demand. So if you are sure about your choice, go ahead and register at one of our online open days or on the website.
After your registration, we will ask you for some additional information. For example, a copy of your ID and information about your prior education, such as a copy of your degree and a list of transcripts or marks. You still haven’t obtained your diploma? Then make sure to send in your list of marks and diploma as soon as you have received it. Places are allocated in order of registration.
Admission procedure
Once you have registered, we will review your information as quickly as possible to see whether you meet the admission requirements and if there is a waiting list for the study programme of your choosing. A general secondary (havo), preuniversity (vwo) or vocational (mbo4) diploma qualifies you for admission to all bachelor and Associate degree programmes at Tio. If your previous education is not sufficiently aligned to the programme you have chosen, we will contact you to discuss your options. It is also be possible to enrol in a programme at Tio if your prior education was in another country.Registration period
Your registration is valid for the entire duration of the programme. Each of our bachelor programmes is offered as a three- or four-year programme. Once you complete the first year, and based on your study progress in that first year, you will advance into the second year of either the three-year or four-year track. If you start classes on 1 January, you will have an extra six months to finish the programme (at no additional charge).- The three-year bachelor track runs from 1 January 2026 or 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2029.
- The four-year bachelor track runs from 1 January 2026 or 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2030.
- The two-year Associate degree runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2028.
Kick-off academic year
Prior to the academic year, the kick-off day and welcome days take place. Tio kicks the year off with an inspiring kick-off day. Students of all Tio campuses attend guest lectures by leading figures from the industry.
The welcome days are devoted to meeting fellow students, the student city and student society Cognatio. You take a look behind the scenes at companies in the industry and above all have a lot of fun. The welcome days take place in the week before the first week of classes.Admission requirements for master's programmes
Below, you will find an overview of the admission requirements for the Master of Business Administration programme, with which you can determine whether you can start this master programme.
Admission requirements
In order to be admitted to Tio’s Master programme, you need to meet the following requirement:
- A bachelor's degree equivalent to the Dutch standard for admission to a master’s programme (this will be checked by our Admissions team).
- Knowledge of finance and marketing: This prior knowledge is necessary in order to be able to make a deeper understanding of these fields within the master. After registration, Tio checks whether you have sufficient knowledge. This depends on your previous education. If your knowledge is insufficient, an extra module can be followed at the start of the master programme.
- Work experience 0 – 3 years.
- Resume (CV). A letter of recommendation is an advantage.
- Valid passport (non-EU/EEA) or IC (EU).
Do I need an English language certificate?
In most cases, yes - you need to provide an English language certificate to study at Tio Business School. However, there are some exemptions. Whether you need a certificate depends on:
- Your nationality, or
- Your previous education
Below you can read what applies to your situation.
Comparable international diplomas
Below you will find an overview per continent / per country what the admission requirements are for this Master's programme.
Admission process and enrolment dates
The Master of Business Administration will be offered at the end of August at all campuses. Tio Amsterdam and Rotterdam also offer an enrolment moment in January. Our degree programmes are generally in high demand. This results in a waiting list every year. So if you are sure about your choice, go ahead and apply at one of our open days or via the website.
How does the registration work?
Did you complete all steps of the registration process? Then you will receive an email confirming your registration. Check to make sure that you have entered all the information correctly.After your registration, we will ask you for some additional information. For example, a copy of your ID and information about your prior education, such as a copy of your degree and a list of transcripts or marks. You still haven’t obtained your diploma? Then make sure to send in your list of marks and diploma as soon as you have received it. Places are allocated in order of registration.
Admission procedure
After receiving your official registration, Tio will send you a written confirmation of admission (if there is no waiting list). A bachelor’s degree qualifies you for admission to the Master of Business Administration programme; no work experience is required. If needed, you may take an extra module before the study programme starts. After your registration, you will also receive an invitation to take a free personality and skills test.Registration period
- The full time one-year Master of Business Administration programme runs from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026 or from 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2027.
- The part-time two-year Master of Business Administration programme runs from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027 or from 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2028.
If you are unable to complete all the modules within that term, you can apply for an extended registration for completing your modules of final thesis.
Enrolment
You can enrol two times during the academic year at Tio: in January or at the end of August.
Kick-off academic year
You start your MBA with unique introduction days. During these introductory days, you will get to know your fellow students better, you will learn more about the structure of the study programme and you will get to work on a challenging case that will be shared by an inspiring guest speaker.
