These are the most common questions we receive from students interested in studying the joint degree Master in Global Sustainable Business Management.

Once you've read through them and you still have questions, please contact us.

Questions overview

Here's a list of questions covered in each section. Scroll down to see their replies.

GENERAL

How many credits is the GSBM Master Programme?

When does the Master programme start?

Where will classes be taught?

Are there any open days or other information events?

Is there a part-time variant of the GSBM Master programme?


GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

How do I apply for the programme?

What are the admission requirements?

SUBMITTING YOUR CREDENTIAL DOCUMENTS

Where do I need to submit the required documents?

What do I have to submit if I do not have my official diploma yet AND I need a residence permit for study purposes?

When will I know if I am accepted?


APPLICATION DEADLINES

What are the application deadlines for non-EU applicants?

What are the application deadlines for EU applicants?


IMMMIGRATION

What is the immigration process for non-EU students?

What are the costs of the immigration process?

How can I contact the AUAS immigration team?


TUITION FEES

What are the tuition fees? 

How and when can I pay the tuition fee?

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDING YOUR STUDIES

Are there any scholarships for this master programme?

I am a Dutch student. Can I receive student financing from the Dutch government?

Can I work while following the programme?

HOUSING AND ARRIVING

How can I find accommodation in the Netherlands as an international student?

What are the costs of living in the Netherlands?

What do I need to do before I arrive in the Netherlands?

How can I contact the AUAS housing department?

CONTACT

Who can I contact if I have further questions?

General

How many credits is the GSBM Master Programme worth?

GSBM is a programme of one and a half years and is 90 European Credits.

When does the Master programme start?

The programme starts every academic year in the beginning of September, the first or second week. The programme does not have a start in February.

Where will the classes be taught?

The classes will be taught at the Corry Tendeloo Building  located at Fraijlemaborg 133, Amsterdam.

Are there any open days or events to gather more information about the programme?

Check our Get to know us page for dates and details of upcoming events.

Is there a part-time variant of the GSBM Master Programme?

Yes, the first part-time variant will start in the academic year 2025-2026. Check the part-time GSBM master programme variant here(opens in new window).

Applying for the Master Global Sustainable Business Management programme

How do I apply for the programme?

You can apply in ‘Studielink’  (Dutch national educational administration portal). After a few days, you will receive further application instructions from the Central Student Administration team by email (csa@hva.nl) as the application process depends on your situation. International students can check the step-by-step admission process plan.

What are the admission requirements?

You can check the admission requirements here.

Submitting your credential documents

Where do I need to submit the required documents?

After you apply in Studielink, within a few days you will receive an email from the Central Student Administration team (csa@hva.nl) with a link where you need to submit your documents.

What do I have to submit if I do not have my official diploma yet AND I need a residence permit for study purposes?

If you are still completing your current degree, you will be required to upload your most recent transcript of records and your statement of graduation by 1 June. You will be required to upload your official diploma by 1 July.

When will I know if I am accepted?

It takes about 2-8 weeks for the Central Student Administration to evaluate your academic documents. If your academic documents are accepted, you will receive a letter of conditional acceptance. To get fully accepted you will need to pay the tuition fees (which is possible as of May every year) and, if applicable, go through the immigration process that starts in May. After your academic documents are accepted and you have paid the tuition fees, you will receive your proof of enrolment as soon as possible.

Application deadlines

What are the application deadlines for non-EU applicants?

Please note that the application deadlines are subject to change. This overview gives an indication of the potential deadlines. Always follow the deadlines that are communicated to you by email.

* Are you graduating this academic year? Then you need to:

1. Submit a signed copy of your most recent transcript of records and a graduation statement signed by your home university by 1 June. 
2. Submit a certified copy of your final diploma and notify the AUAS Central Student Administration by 1 July.

What are the application deadlines for EU (incl. Dutch) applicants?

Please note that the application deadlines are subject to change. This overview gives an indication of the potential deadlines. Always follow the deadlines that are communicated to you by email.

Immigration

I am an international non-EU student and need a residence permit for study purposes. What is the immigration process like?

Check the AUAS Immigration page. The AUAS immigration department will apply for a residence permit for study purposes on your behalf. They will contact you in May to provide instructions about the immigration process. One important step in the immigration process to be aware of is providing the proof of financial means for living expenses.

What are the costs of the immigration process?

You can check here the immigration costs.  You need to pay a fee for the Dutch Immigration Service and provide a returnable deposit as the proof of financial means for living expenses. Please note that the proof of financial means for living expenses is not a payment and is fully refunded to you after the start of your studies.

How can I contact the AUAS immigration team?

The best way to contact immigration affairs send them an email.

Tuition fees

What are the tuition fees? 

You can check the tuition fees here(opens in new window).

How and when can I pay the tuition fee?

EU applicants
As of May you will be able to pay the tuition fees in Studielink. It is possible to pay in monthly instalments. The deadline to arrange payment of the tuition fees is 31 August.

Non-EU applicants 
Paying the tuition fees is part of the immigration process. In May you will receive instructions from the AUAS immigration department by email to prepare your immigration file and to pay the tuition fee. For your first study year you cannot pay the tuition fees in monthly instalments. Starting from your second year, if you have a Dutch bank account, you can pay in monthly instalments.

Scholarships and funding your studies

 ​Are there any scholarships for this programme for this master programme?

Unfortunately there are no AUAS scholarships applicable to this master programme.

I am a Dutch student. Can I receive student financing from the Dutch government?

Please check on DUO’s website(opens in new window) or contact(opens in new window) them. You can also check if you are eligible to receive 'Lifelong Learning Credit(opens in new window)'. Please note: if you have a Dutch nationality and have never studied in the Netherlands before, you are not eligible to receive student financing from the Dutch government.

Can I work while following the programme?

Check the working while studying(opens in new window)  to see which rules and regulations apply.

EU applicants  If you are from the EU/EEA or Switzerland you are free to work without restrictions. However, if you start to work alongside your studies you do need to take out a certain health insurance type. If you fail to do so you might face a high fine.
Non-EU applicants  If you work with a company you will also need a work permit. It is important to be aware of the regulations because otherwise you are in violation of your residence permit.

Housing & preparing to arrive in the Netherlands

How can I find accommodation in the Netherlands as an international student?

Amsterdam is one of the most popular university cities in the Netherlands, so the demand for reasonably priced accommodation is very high. Since Dutch universities are not allowed to own housing properties under Dutch law, the AUAS cannot facilitate accommodations for all international students. You are ultimately responsible for your own accommodation. To assist international students with finding suitable accommodation, the AUAS has agreements with various housing corporations in Amsterdam to provide furnished accommodation for a maximum period of one year. To make the allocation of housing as fair as possible for all, we work with a lottery draw which takes place in early June. Read more about housing(opens in new window).

What are the costs of living in the Netherlands?

Please take a look at our estimate of cost of living expenses(opens in new window).

What do I need to do before I arrive in the Netherlands?

You can find everything you need to do before and upon your arrival in the Netherlands on the Upon Arrival website(opens in new window). If you have any questions about your arrival, you can send an email to the Upon Arrival team.

How can I contact the AUAS housing department?
Please visit Housing Contact and FAQ(opens in new window).

Contact Information

Who can I contact if I have further questions?

If you have any further questions, please email the admissions support team.