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Tuition is paid monthly or quarterly while you are registered. Compare the standard and extended pathways, their minimum registration periods and the scholarships open now.

Periodic tuitionPayable throughout active registration
Quarterly billingThe first quarter is paid upfront
Monthly paymentsAvailable after the first quarter
Programme rates · EUR

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20% off eligible tuition

Apply from 1 October 2026 through 31 December 2026. The Dean's Scholarship applies automatically upon admission to an eligible programme. See scholarship terms.

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ProgrammeStandard pathwayExtended pathway
MonthlyQuarterlyMinimum-period tuitionMonthlyQuarterlyMinimum-period tuition
Applied DoctoratesDBA · DOL · DANM · DPS · DCOACH €680 €2,040 €16,32024 months €340 €1,020 €16,32048 months
Academic DoctoratesPhD (BR, EC, IR, CSR, ON, PB) · DSS €870 €2,600 €31,20036 months €520 €1,560 €31,20060 months
Doctor of ManagementD.Man €870 €2,600 €20,80024 months €430 €1,300 €20,80048 months
Master's ProgrammesMBA (BR) · MPhil (BR) €270 €800 €6,40024 months €130 €400 €6,40048 months
Executive MBA in Global ManagementMBA (GM) Scholarship unavailable · regular tuition €625 €1,875 €15,00024 months €313 €938 €15,00848 months
Post-DoctoralD.Litt. · Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication Scholarship unavailable · regular tuition €1,083 €3,250 €26,00024 months €542 €1,625 €26,00048 months

30% combined

20% Dean's Scholarship + 10% Women's Scholarship on the same eligible tuition, selected in the same programme application until 31 December 2026. Both apply automatically upon admission to an eligible programme. See scholarship terms.

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ProgrammeStandard pathwayExtended pathway
MonthlyQuarterlyMinimum-period tuitionMonthlyQuarterlyMinimum-period tuition
Applied DoctoratesDBA · DOL · DANM · DPS · DCOACH €595 €1,785 €14,28024 months €300 €892.50 €14,28048 months
Academic DoctoratesPhD (BR, EC, IR, CSR, ON, PB) · DSS €760 €2,275 €27,30036 months €455 €1,365 €27,30060 months
Doctor of ManagementD.Man €760 €2,275 €18,20024 months €380 €1,137.50 €18,20048 months
Master's ProgrammesMBA (BR) · MPhil (BR) €230 €700 €5,60024 months €120 €350 €5,60048 months
Executive MBA in Global ManagementMBA (GM) Scholarship unavailable · regular tuition €625 €1,875 €15,00024 months €313 €938 €15,00848 months
Post-DoctoralD.Litt. · Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication Scholarship unavailable · regular tuition €1,083 €3,250 €26,00024 months €542 €1,625 €26,00048 months

Regular tuition

These are the published tuition rates before any scholarship is applied.

Swipe or scroll across to compare both pathways.

ProgrammeStandard pathwayExtended pathway
MonthlyQuarterlyMinimum-period tuitionMonthlyQuarterlyMinimum-period tuition
Applied DoctoratesDBA · DOL · DANM · DPS · DCOACH €850 €2,550 €20,40024 months €425 €1,275 €20,40048 months
Academic DoctoratesPhD (BR, EC, IR, CSR, ON, PB) · DSS €1,083 €3,250 €39,00036 months €650 €1,950 €39,00060 months
Doctor of ManagementD.Man €1,083 €3,250 €26,00024 months €542 €1,625 €26,00048 months
Master's ProgrammesMBA (BR) · MPhil (BR) €333 €1,000 €8,00024 months €167 €500 €8,00048 months
Executive MBA in Global ManagementMBA (GM) €625 €1,875 €15,00024 months €313 €938 €15,00848 months
Post-DoctoralD.Litt. · Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication €1,083 €3,250 €26,00024 months €542 €1,625 €26,00048 months

Minimum registration: 24 months on the Standard pathway and 48 months on the Extended pathway, except Academic Doctorates at 36 and 60 months respectively. The totals use quarterly rates and cover the minimum period. Tuition continues throughout active registration. Payments and fees: A one-time application fee of €100 applies to every application. The first quarter is payable upfront; after that you can pay monthly or quarterly. Monthly scholarship amounts with a fractional euro are rounded to the nearest €10. The €2,000 doctoral thesis reading fee is separate. An optional in-person defence adds a €500 room rental fee. Scholarships apply to eligible tuition; Executive MBA in Global Management, Post-Doctoral are excluded.

A structured approach to study

Choose the pace that fits your life

Standard pathway

A shorter minimum registration period before graduation. Tuition remains payable for each month or quarter of active registration.

Extended pathway

Lower periodic tuition over a longer minimum registration period. Academic standards and the degree awarded are the same.

Academic support

Tuition includes supervisory support, digital library resources, academic platforms, mentoring and administrative guidance throughout your study.

Planning monthly payments? Every student pays the first quarter of tuition before moving to monthly payments. Discuss your options with Admissions →
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Academic Doctorates

PhD and Doctor of Social Science programmes for original research that advances your field.

  • PhD in Business Research Apply
  • PhD in Economics Apply
  • PhD in International Relations Apply
  • PhD in CSR & Sustainability Apply
  • Doctor of Social Science Apply
  • PhD in CSR & Sustainability Apply
  • PhD in Organizational Neuroscience Apply
  • PhD in Peacebuilding Apply

Applied Doctorates

DBA, DOL, DANM and DPS: doctoral study grounded in the practice of leadership and management.

  • Doctor of Business Administration Apply
  • Doctor of Leadership Apply
  • Doctor of Applied Neuroscience in Management Apply
  • Doctor of Professional Studies Apply
  • Doctor of Coaching Apply

Executive Programmes

The Executive Doctorate (D.Man) and the Executive MBA, for senior leaders shaping their organisations.

  • Doctor of Management Apply
  • Executive MBA in Global Management Not scholarship eligible Apply

Master's Programmes

MA and MPhil in Business Research: a rigorous foundation for research careers and doctoral study.

  • MA in Business Research Apply
  • MPhil in Business Research Apply

Post-Doctoral

Doctor of Literature and post-doctoral recognition for scholars publishing beyond the doctorate.

  • Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) – Manuscript Not scholarship eligible Apply
  • Post-Doctoral Degree by Article Publication Not scholarship eligible Apply

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