CEMS Master's in International Management

Applications open November 20, 2026. 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
• Language template dully filled (download here)
• Extracurricular Form dully filled (download here)
• 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 these topics, 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. 

*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

Phase 1) Application

If you are already enrolled in one of Nova SBE’s Master’s programs you can now apply to the CEMS MIM program on this link (under the section “Portugal – Nova School of Business and Economics”). At this stage, you will need to submit the required documentation mentioned above.

Phase 2) Assessment

Candidates already enrolled in one of Nova SBE Master’s and whose application is pre-selected are invited to the Assessment Center online. The Assessment Center will consist of a short presentation and discussion to a jury of Nova SBE on a topic provided to the candidate during the process. Assessments are scheduled for September 15 and 16 (selected students will be informed about the specific date, and no prior preparation is needed).

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).