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Which countries abroad have business schools that accept my NMAT score?

30 Sept 2026 · Answered by Swastika Ghosh · 1 min read
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Business schools that accept NMAT scores outside India are currently found in the Philippines, South Africa, Nigeria, Hungary and Morocco. Tuition and living costs differ by country, college, programme and course duration, so compare the total cost for each option before you shortlist.

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NMAT is accepted by business schools in the Philippines, South Africa, Nigeria, Hungary and Morocco. Tuition differs quite a bit between these countries, so compare total costs before you shortlist.

Countries and approximate annual tuition

CountryApprox annual tuition
PhilippinesUSD 10,000 to 31,000 (approx INR 9.61 to 29.78 L)
South AfricaUSD 9,000 to 22,000 (approx INR 8.65 to 21.14 L)
HungaryUSD 12,000 (approx INR 11.53 L)
NigeriaUSD 7,000 to 10,000 (approx INR 6.72 to 9.61 L)
MoroccoUSD 12,000 to 15,000 (approx INR 11.53 to 14.41 L)

Institutions you may come across

  • Asian Institute of Management
  • University of Cape Town
  • Nelson Mandela University Business School
  • GIBS
  • Wits Business School
  • Lagos Business School

My Advice

Start by reviewing the current list of NMAT accepting colleges and each programme's specific requirements. Then compare total costs, including living expenses in each city, since a college with lower tuition can still cost more overall.

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