Can I get into a European MiM program without GMAT or GRE?

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Divakshi Arora · Accepted Answer

Yes, it&rsquo;s possible to get into a European MiM program without GMAT or GRE, but only at schools that offer alternative assessments or waive test requirements. Programs like IE Business School, ESMT Berlin, and Rotterdam School of Management accept their own admission tests, such as ieGAT, instead of GMAT or GRE.
However, top-tier schools like HEC Paris, LBS, and ESCP usually expect scores in the 650&ndash;710 GMAT range or 315+ on the GRE. If your academics are strong &mdash; especially in mathematics, finance, or economics &mdash; and you have solid internships, you can still build a competitive profile at test-flexible institutions without submitting these scores.

S Raghav · Answer

Many European MiM schools allow applications without GMAT or GRE, depending on their policies.

IE Business School, ESMT Berlin, and EDHEC accept internal exams like ieGAT or online analytical tests.
Public universities in Germany and the Netherlands often admit students based on GPA and academic records rather than test scores.
In contrast, elite schools such as HEC Paris, LBS, and ESCP require GMAT or GRE &mdash; typically around 650&ndash;700 on GMAT or 315&ndash;325 on GRE.
Applicants with strong GPAs and quantitative coursework can qualify for test-free routes at mid-ranked schools.

So yes, you can get into a European MiM without GMAT or GRE &mdash; but your options are broader among test-flexible or public programs, while the top-tier ones still expect competitive scores.