Question 1

When can I start at New European College?

Accepted Answer

NEC uses rolling admission with six entry dates a year. Upcoming deadlines listed include 1 February 2027 for the February 2027 intake, 15 March 2027 for April 2027 and 16 August 2027 for September 2027. International students who do not live in the EU must apply 6 to 8 weeks before their chosen entry date.

Question 2

How does the application work?

Accepted Answer

You fill in the online application form, upload the required documents and pay the 200 euro application fee. When all documents are in, an admissions consultant interviews you on Teams, and then an admissions decision is made.

Question 3

Which documents do I need for a Master's?

Accepted Answer

Graduate applicants send certified copies of their secondary school transcripts and diploma and of their undergraduate transcripts and diploma (in English or German), a CV, an 800-word motivation letter, an IELTS or TOEFL certificate no older than two years, and a passport copy and photo. Master of Business Management applicants add two reference letters (two academic, or one academic and one employer), and MBA applicants two letters (two employer, or one academic and one employer).

Question 4

How much is tuition for 2026-27?

Accepted Answer

NEC's fee table for the academic year 2026-27 lists the Master of Business Management at 7,300 euros per semester and the Master in Business Administration at 7,945 euros per semester. Before starting you also pay a one-time 200 euro application fee, a 650 euro enrolment fee and an advance tuition payment of 3,000 euros, which is deducted from the first two semesters. All fees are subject to change.

Question 5

Who awards the Master of Business Management degree?

Accepted Answer

The programme page says the Master of Business Management (90 ECTS) is a Dutch degree awarded by Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. It takes 3 semesters (1.5 years), is taught entirely in English and needs no work experience.

Question 6

Can I study if my Bachelor's is not in business?

Accepted Answer

Yes, through a one-semester Pre-Master programme for non-business graduates, which is a prerequisite for entry and costs 6,100 euros per semester for 2026-27.

Question 7

Which NEC programmes are in the MS in Germany catalogue?

Accepted Answer

Our catalogue lists 3 Master's programmes at New European College, all taught in English: Business Administration (MBA), the Master of Business Management, and a Master's in International Management for non-business graduates.

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MBA Business Administration

Master of Business Management (MBM)

M.A. Masters in International Management for Non Business Graduates (Specializations - International Marketing, International HRM, Finance & Accounting, Hospitality & IT Management)

About New European College

Costs and fees

Admissions

Questions about New European College

When can I start at New European College?

How does the application work?

Which documents do I need for a Master's?

How much is tuition for 2026-27?

Who awards the Master of Business Management degree?

Can I study if my Bachelor's is not in business?

Which NEC programmes are in the MS in Germany catalogue?

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