When does the programme start in 2012?

The MIF programme starts on Tuesday 28 August 2012.

When is the introduction event for delegates joining the programme in 2012?

The introduction event for delegates joining the programme in 2012 will take place on Monday 27 August 2012.

How many yearly intakes does the programme have?

The programme starts each year at the end of August. There is no intake in February or other months.

When do lectures take place?

The academic year is divided into four main blocks, each consisting of six weeks of courses, one study week, and one exam week. 

Lectures for the part-time programme take place in evenings and, in exceptional cases, weekends. Evening classes are scheduled from 18.30 to approximately 21.30. For each course there will be one evening class per week. Part-time delegates typically take one to two courses per block. 

Lectures for the full-time programme take place either during the daytime or together with the part-time programme in the evening, depending on the availability of the lecturer.

How long does the programme take?

The full-time programme takes one year. The part-time programme can be completed within 18-24 months.

When and where do the exams for the Pre-Course Training take place?

The exams for the Pre-Course Training will take place in Amsterdam at the Amsterdam Business School in the period 28-31 August 2012. Further information about the PCT exams will be communicated to you shortly before the exams take place.

What is the Pre-Course Training (PCT)?

Depending on your academic background, you may be required to complete part or all of the MIF Pre-Course Training (PCT). 

• Candidates with a "matching"  research university Bachelor degree or higher will be exempted from the PCT.  A "matching" degree is a degree in finance, business, or economics with substantial coverage of corporate finance, investments/asset pricing, financial accounting, and econometrics and/or statistics / quantitative methods.
• Candidates with a "non-matching"  research university Bachelor degree or higher may be partially exempted from the PCT, depending on academic background and/or relevant work experience. 

The PCT takes place during the summer months before the start of the regular course programme. It brings you up to speed with Fundamentals of Finance, Financial Accounting, and Quantitative Methods & Research Skills.

The PCT does not require on-campus presence, as courses are facilitated through a tailor-made online learning platform. The examinations for the separate modules are scheduled in Amsterdam at the end of August 2012. There is no additional fee for the PCT.

After applying to the programme our admissions office will evaluate your profile and will let you know if you are required to complete the PCT.

For more information about the MIF Pre-Course Training please follow the link below.

What are the admission requirements?

Please refer to the following link for the admission requirements.

How do I know if I am eligible for the MIF programme?

Please click on the link below and fill out the CV Quickscan. WIthin a few working days you will receive a detailed message from us stating your eligibility

Are candidates with a HBO degree eligible for the programme?

Candidates with a degree from a "University of Applied Sciences" (HBO) are not eligible for direct admission to the MIF programme. They may qualify for admission after having completed a qualified pre-master programme. For more information please follow the link below.

How do I apply to the MIF programme?

Please follow the link below to start the application process. 

What is the tuition fee for the MIF programme?

The published fee for the full-time and part-time programme is €26,000 (before tuition waivers and other discounts). In case you apply before 1 May 2012 you qualify for an Early Bird discount of €3,000.

Please follow the link below for more information on the tuition fee, scholarship possibilities, and tuition waivers and other discounts.

Are there scholarships available?

There are substantial scholarships, e.g., in the form of tuition waivers, available for excellent students. Please refer to the link below for further information. 

Is the tuition fee tax-deductible?

If you are living and working (and paying taxes) in the Netherlands while following the MIF programme, you will be able to deduct tuition fees from your taxable income. Depending on the tax bracket you are in, this may effectively result in a reduction of the tuition fee of up to 50%. For more information follow the link below (in Dutch only).

Do I get assistance in applying for a visa?

The Visa department of the University of Amsterdam will contact admitted full-time students (who have paid the enrollment fee) at the end of May to start the visa application procedure.

Do I get assistance in finding accommodation?

The Housing department of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) will contact admitted full-time students (who have paid the enrollment fee) at the end of May. The UvA will provide student accommodation for full-time MIF students who join the programme from outside the Netherlands. 

Is the studytrip included in the fee?

The studytrip is included in the fee, unless specifically stated otherwise.

Does the University of Amsterdam provide Dutch language courses?

The University of Amsterdam provides Dutch language courses for international students at highly competitive rates. Please refer to the website stated below.

The working language of Amsterdam Business School, the MIF programme, and many larger companies in the Netherlands is English. Furthermore, Amsterdam is a highly cosmopolitan place with English being the second or first language of many of its inhabitants. We nevertheless encourage delegates who join the programme from outside the Netherlands and who have no command of Dutch to gain some knowledge of Dutch, especially if you wish to pursue career opportunities in the Netherlands. Basic knowledge of Dutch will give you an edge in the job market! Please notice that INTT (see link below) typically provides an intensive summer course during the month of August.

I would like to visit ABS and join one of the lectures. Is that possible?

Of course! We strongly encourage candidates to visit Amsterdam Business School, meet the team and our current students, and attend one of our lectures. We can also bring you in touch with current students and alumni so that they can share their experience with you. For arrangements please contact the MIF office at mif@uva.nl

Does the programme have a Facebook site?

Yes, we have: please join us!

If you would like to get in touch with current students you can contact them via Facebook

Do you organise information evenings where I can pose all my questions?

Yes, we organise information evenings where we give full information on the programme. Usually there are current students and alumni present to share their experience with you. To register, please click on the link below.