ITB-Business
Test for programmes
in business, economics and social sciences
Discover academic potential for business, economics and social sciences
ITB-Business is a subject-specific study aptitude test developed according to the international standards of psychological aptitude diagnostics. It consists of the following modules which have proven to predict study success:
- Quantitative Problems
- Figural Problems
- Analysing Texts
- Graphs and Tables
Duration: 2 hours, 60 exercises
Test languages: English, French and German
Implementation: Online in test centers, on campus or online-proctored at home.
Participation fee: 90 Euro (including VAT)
Why do organisations use ITB-Business?
- It helps to identify the best applicants and compensates for differences in high school grades. It can increase diversity and gives a fair chance to every applicant.
- ITB-Business is offered online in test centers as well as online-proctored at home and can therefore be done everywhere in the world.
- It was developed and evaluated by certified psychologists according to the international scientific standards of psychological assessment, has good reliability and validity for study grades.
- It is guided by the EU's data protection standards, which are among the strictest in the world.
- ITB-Business enables universities to make their admission process simple, straightforward and efficient.
Proven test modules for the prediction of study success
Quantitative problems
measures quantitative skills and assumes a basic knowledge of mathematics.
Figural problems
consists of matrices that test reasoning in the figurative domain and general cognitive skills.
Analysing Texts
measures text comprehension using subject-related texts from the field of study.
Graphs and tables
measures competence in understanding illustrations and diagrams on various topics in the field of study.
For more information regarding test development, implementation and evaluation, download the procedural notes:
Test Dates 2024
Registration for Test Dates in 2024 will open on 03.01.2024 at 9:00 am (CET)
| Test Date | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|
| 24.02.2024 | tba |
| 27.04.2024 | tba |
| 25.05.2024 | tba |
| 29.06.2024 | tba |
| 30.11.2024 | tba |
Only test appointments with free places are displayed in the registration portal. Your results will be available for download in your user account no later than ten days after the test!
Please also note the information on not permitted objects or behaviour during the test
Although the test can hardly be trained, some preparation is helpful. Please find further information on how to prepare for the test here.