CEMS Master's in International Management

The application process works on a round-by-round basis.

General Deadlines

Rounds

*Applications will open at 10.00 am (Lisbon time).
**Each round will close at 5.00 pm (Lisbon time).

Please note that these dates are subject to change. We recommend checking this page regularly for the most up-to-date information.

• CV in English 
• Proof of English proficiency (list of certificates and minimum scores)*:
  • TOEFL iBT minimum score – 100
  • IELTS Academic/Indicator minimum 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 CEMS Team
• Language template dully filled (download here)
• Motivation video addressing the following topics (max. 5 min):
  • Between high school and now, how did you contribute to the communities you have been part of? Please provide concrete examples. (max. 1 min)
  • Describe a personal experience of success and what did you learn from it. (max. 2min)
  • Describe a personal experience of failure and what did you learn from it. (max. 2min)

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

Apply for one of Nova SBE's Master's programs and, in the same form, apply for the CEMS MIM program (section "Study Abroad"). At this stage, you will need to submit the required documentation mentioned above.

Phase 2) Assessment

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’ CVs and application forms, and is then followed by the evaluation of the videos. 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 between December and April.

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).