Master · Business
Global Master in Business Administration
at University of Bologna · Bologna (university base; check campus)
Requirements and review notes
- EntranceOnline qualification review, mandatory aptitude and English written tests, and motivational interview; minimum overall score 60/100.
- EnglishB2 certificate (TOEFL, IELTS or other accepted proof) or the programme's written English test.
- AlsoEligible degree; foreign degree assessed for equivalence
- AlsoThree years of cumulative work experience before start
- Also€60 non-refundable selection fee
Fees, admission and verification
Fees checked 2026-10-09 · 2026/27. €35,000 covers the whole programme in three instalments; merit-ranked reductions exist. The €60 selection fee is separate. Official fee source
Selected details checked. 2026-10-09 · See the academic year beside each source-linked fact. Checked fields: tuition amount, study format, duration, credits, English requirement, entry test, fee period, teaching language, course title. The checked fields above and the application/fee details below have separate source scopes. Other requirements may still need confirmation; no offer of admission or open application window is implied. Official review source
Admission window checked · 2026/27 · 2026-10-09. All eligible applicants; round-specific dates. [2026/27; All eligible applicants; round-specific dates] Round deadlines: 10 February, 24 March, 12 May and 6 July 2026 at 23:59 CET/CEST as published. All four rounds are closed as of 9 October 2026. These are application deadlines, distinct from selection and enrolment dates. Official admission source
Application and fee details
Official sources checked 2026-10-09. Match the academic year and applicant category to your situation. A past deadline does not reopen for the next intake, and an application deadline is separate from enrolment or the start of teaching.
Admissions and eligibility
Prior qualificationSource checked · 2026/27
Applicant with an Indian/other foreign degree
Eligible first-cycle, second-cycle or single-cycle degree; a foreign degree must be judged equivalent for admission by the committee. The degree must be held by the round-specific enrolment deadline.
English requirementSource checked · 2026/27
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B2 English; submit TOEFL, IELTS or another B2 certificate, otherwise take the programme's written English test. No unsupported IELTS/TOEFL numeric equivalence is added.
Other entry requirementsSource checked · 2026/27
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• Three cumulative years of work experience before programme start • Online qualification review, mandatory aptitude and English written tests, and motivational interview • GMAT 600+ or equivalent GRE may replace the written aptitude test GMAT/GRE is optional only because the school provides its written aptitude test.
Required documentsSource checked · 2026/27
Applicant with an Indian/other foreign degree
Identity document; degree and transcript; concentration application and conditional-enrolment forms; English CV and motivation letter; B2 certificate or English test; one employer reference; photo; optional GMAT/GRE or aptitude test; work-experience self-certification. Selected foreign-degree holders must show original documents. The procedural instructions may impose document-format details beyond this programme sheet.
Selection and entry testSource checked · 2026/27
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Online selection: qualification review, mandatory aptitude and English written tests, then motivational interview; minimum overall score 60/100. Written tests are pass/fail gateways and do not contribute to the final score; qualification and interview evaluation form the scored selection.
Application roundsSource checked · 2026/27
All eligible applicants; round-specific dates
Round deadlines: 10 February, 24 March, 12 May and 6 July 2026 at 23:59 CET/CEST as published. All four rounds are closed as of 9 October 2026. These are application deadlines, distinct from selection and enrolment dates.
Deadline time and timezoneSource checked · 2026/27
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23:59 CET for Round 1; 23:59 CEST for Rounds 2-4. The binding calendar expressly labels the deadline zones; no timezone conversion is inferred.
Enrolment datesSource checked · 2026/27
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Round enrolment deadlines: 30 March, 11 May, 1 July and 27 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST. Applicants had to hold the entry qualification by the applicable enrolment deadline.
Teaching startSource checked · 2026/27
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14 September 2026 Full-time classes run September 2026-June 2027 before internship/project work.
Available placesSource checked · 2026/27
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120 Maximum across the four rounds.
Fees and funding
Tuition amountSource checked · 2026/27
Ordinary admitted student before merit reduction
EUR 35,000.00 €35,000 is the whole-programme enrolment fee, not an annual recurring price. A separate €60 selection fee applies.
Fee periodSource checked · 2026/27
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whole programme Three instalments; reduced-fee merit bands are ranking dependent.
Payment instalmentsSource checked · 2026/27
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€4,000 at round-specific enrolment; €20,000 by 30 November 2026; €11,000 by 31 March 2027. Late second/third instalments carry the published €60 fine.
Fee exemptionsSource checked · 2026/27
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Merit ranking bands reduce programme fees to €25,000, €20,000, €17,500, €15,000, €10,000 or full tuition waiver; full waiver still requires €184.54 fixed charges. Awards depend on the qualifying list for the relevant selection round.
Course and qualification
Course titleSource checked · 2026/27
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Global Master in Business Administration Official 2026/27 programme title; programme code 8881.
QualificationSource checked · 2026/27
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First-level university professional master This is a University of Bologna first-level professional master, not a laurea magistrale.
DurationSource checked · 2026/27
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1 year Annual programme; teaching starts September 2026 and is followed by internship/project work.
CreditsSource checked · 2026/27
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60 40 ECTS teaching/individual study plus 20 ECTS internship or project work.
Teaching languageSource checked · 2026/27
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English The binding sheet states English.
Study formatSource checked · 2026/27
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Full-time, in person in Bologna; Monday-Friday; minimum 80% attendance. Exact 2026/27 delivery format.
Still needs confirmation: eligibility for indian qualifications; additional and mandatory charges; scholarship conditions. Ask the programme’s admissions office for the current call before applying or paying.
For Indian students
What this means if you’re applying from India.
India-specific note
For 2026/27: Eligible first-cycle, second-cycle or single-cycle degree; a foreign degree must be judged equivalent for admission by the committee. Confirm that your qualification, residence and applicant category match the official rule. The source-linked details below distinguish application, enrolment and fee conditions.
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