Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences: Global Business Education
Welcome to the most international business school in the Netherlands. Operating from our central Apeldoorn headquarters and Amsterdam campus, we offer 100% English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s programs designed exclusively for a globally mobile demographic.
Why Choose Wittenborg? (The Competitive Advantage)
- The Block System (Unmatched Flexibility): We divide the academic year into six compact 6-week blocks. This provides 6 specific entry and graduation points per year. Visa delayed? No problem. You can seamlessly pivot to the next intake without losing an entire year.
- Boutique vs. Public Behemoth: Unlike massive state-funded Dutch universities (HBOs) where students often face high dropout rates and bureaucratic alienation, our highly constrained student body (~1,500) ensures personalized guidance, intimate classes, and exceptionally high graduation rates.
- Career Integration & The “Zoekjaar”: Internships are a mandatory, credit-bearing pillar of our curriculum. Upon graduation, non-EU students can leverage the Dutch “Orientation Year” (Zoekjaar) visa—granting 12 months of unrestricted access to the highly lucrative Dutch labor market.
Tuition & Visa Fees
As an independent, private institution, our tuition reflects the true cost of a specialized, high-touch international education.
Baseline Tuition Structures
| Program Classification | Location | Duration | Annual/Total Base Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Apeldoorn | 3-4 Years | €9,900 – €11,800 (Per Year) |
| Master of Business Management (MBM/MSc) | Apeldoorn | 18-24 Months | €21,300 (Total Program) |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Apeldoorn | 18-24 Months | €21,300 – €23,300 (Total Program) |
| English & Business Preparation Foundation | Apeldoorn | 1 Year | €11,800 (Per Year) |
Comprehensive Visa Package Fees (Non-EU Students)
To satisfy Dutch immigration requirements, non-EU students pay an initial package fee covering the first year’s tuition, visa application costs, and administrative fees.
| Program Pathway (Requiring MVV Visa Support) | Campus Location | Total Package Fee (Initial Payment) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration (All Specializations) | Apeldoorn | €15,970 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (EBA Specialization) | Amsterdam | €13,770 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Apeldoorn | €17,770 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Amsterdam | €15,570 |
| Master of Business Management (MBM) | Apeldoorn | €17,770 |
| Pre-Master’s + MBM Program | Apeldoorn | €17,770 |
| Preparation Foundation Course (1 Year) | Apeldoorn | €15,970 |
Cost of Living: The Apeldoorn Geographic Dividend
Bypass the intense, highly stressful Amsterdam housing crisis. Our primary Apeldoorn campus offers a massive financial and geographical advantage with accessible real estate and a high quality of life.
| Expense Category | Estimated Monthly Cost (Apeldoorn) | Market Context & Strategic Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | €300 – €600 | Covers standard shared student houses (private bedroom, shared communal amenities). Costs scale directly with proximity to the campus and the urban center. |
| Food & Groceries | €150 – €300 | Reflects strict reliance on domestic cooking and utilization of discount supermarket chains. Frequent dining out will significantly inflate this financial bracket. |
| Transportation | €30 – €80 | The ubiquity of the bicycle as the primary mode of Dutch transit heavily suppresses transport costs. Public rail networks are highly efficient but relatively expensive for daily intercity travel. |
| Utilities & Connectivity | €50 – €100 | Includes high-speed internet, mobile telecommunications, and standard energy utilities (if not already incorporated into the baseline rent). |
| Insurance & Miscellaneous | €100 – €150 | Dutch law rigidly mandates specific health insurance protocols. This bracket also includes basic leisure, study materials, and personal care. |
| Total Estimated Baseline | €1,000 – €1,500 | A realistic operational budget exclusively for living costs, entirely distinct from and in addition to institutional tuition obligations. |
Strategic Scholarship Ecosystem
We offer a robust portfolio of scholarships applied directly against your tuition fees to reward merit and promote global diversity. (Note: All scholarships must be applied for prior to official registration).
| Scholarship Designation | Target Demographic & Academic Level | Maximum Award Value | Strategic Objective & Admission Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Scholarship | Non-EU/EEA applicants; available for both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. | €5,000 | Designed to attract top-tier global academic talent. Requires an exceptional GPA (7.5 minimum) and elite English proficiency (IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL 100). Ten individual awards are distributed globally per cycle. |
| Wittenborg MBA Scholarship | All international and domestic applicants specifically targeting MBA programs. | €5,000 | Promotes the advancement of highly ambitious mid-career professionals into executive tracks. Ten scholarships are available spanning all MBA specializations. |
| Tech Women Master Scholarship | Female students possessing technical educational backgrounds applying for MBA programs. | €5,000 (or structured partial tuition waiver). | Inspired by industry groups like Women-in-Tech Netherlands and Women-in-AI, this fund explicitly targets the glaring gender disparity in technical executive management, providing waivers for the 1.5-year MBA duration. |
| Family Support Scholarship (FSS) | Siblings or direct family members of currently or previously enrolled students; applicable across Bachelor’s programs. | 15% reduction in total tuition cost. | Fosters long-term generational loyalty and tangibly eases the cumulative macroeconomic burden on families financing multiple international educations simultaneously. |
| Wittenborg Platinum Award | Unspecified outstanding applicants displaying unparalleled academic or professional merit. | €5,000 | Rewards the single highest achieving student within a specific intake cohort, driving fierce competition at the top end of the applicant pool. |
| Wittenborg Graduate Fund | High-achieving Master’s or aspiring PhD students advancing from within the institution. | €5,000 | Supports advanced post-graduate research, covering tuition, highly specific travel logistics, and living expenses for elite scholars. |