CEMS Master's in International Management

Applications will be open from November 11, 2026, to March 22, 2027. Early applications are recommended as CEMS works with a rolling admission process, with assessments happening every month. In the last month, slots available are expected to be extremely limited.

• CV in English with photo on the top right or left corner
• Proof of English proficiency (list of certificates and minimum scores)*:​
  • TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition Test
    • Score (prior to January 21, 2026): 100 (with a score of at least 20 in each section)
    • Score (from January 21, 2026): 5 (with reference to an old overall minimum score of 100);
  • IELTS Academic/Indicator minimum overall score – 7.0
  • CPE minimum grade of C
  • CAE minimum grade of B
  • BEC Higher minimum grade of B
  • Pearson test of English Academic (PTE) minimum score of 68
  • Have a Bachelor's diploma from a program entirely taught in English from an English-speaking country, or in a CEMS or an EQUIS/AACSB accredited institution – to be validated by the Admissions Team

*A valid certificate with the necessary minimum score must be submitted at the moment of the candidate’s application. Failure to deliver this document will nullify the application.

• Motivation video addressing the following topic (max. 2 min):
  • Think of a situation where your values were challenged. How did you navigate it, and what does that reveal about you?
  • This video should feature the candidate on camera answering the topic, in English. Any information provided over the time limit will not be considered. To submit the video, guaranteeing their privacy, candidates should upload their recording on YouTube, selecting the “unlisted” option. The YouTube link should then be sent in the application form. 

Phase 1) Application

Candidates accepted into a Nova SBE Master’s degree will go through a specific selection process for the CEMS MIM. This process starts with a pre-screening of the candidates’ CV and application form and is then followed by the evaluation of the video. Given the limited number of slots and high number of applications in the program, not all applications will go through the video review. Those successfully screened will be invited for an assessment interview to be scheduled on the following dates*:

Round 1 – December 14, 15, 17

Round 2 – January 25, 26, 28

Round 3 – March 03, 04, 05

Round 4 – April 13, 14, 15

* While these dates may be subject to adjustments, candidates who receive an invitation for a specific day will be required to attend on the date assigned to them

Phase 2) Assessment

Candidates whose application is pre-selected are invited to the Assessment Center (online) which consists of a short discussion to a Jury of Nova SBE faculty and Corporate Partner representatives on a topic provided to the candidate during the process.

Phase 3) Decision

The assessment interview, together with the pre-screening and the video evaluation, will determine the result of the CEMS MIM application.  The decision is communicated shortly after the Assessment Center via email.

Phase 4) Enrollment

Enrollment in the CEMS MIM program is effective by paying a 1500€ fee (deductible from the total fee).