Programs/Bachelor/Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
★ StudyPath verdict
6.8/10
Best for students interested in media, entertainment and creative industries management; practical UAS focus with project-based learning but limited international ranking prestige compared to research universities.
Tuition · Intl
€7,819
via SKDB 2017 ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
138
DUO ↓57% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
3.5/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
89%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€2,564
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
The world is changing and digitising at a rapid pace. Old professions are disappearing, as new ones emerge. These days, organisations need people that see these changes as potential opportunities. They need people with the commercial insight to develop good ideas. People capable of designing fresh and creative new media concepts that will help them achieve greater commercial and social success. Would you like to develop these concepts in your future role as a manager, entrepreneur or consultant? In the Creative Business programme, you’ll learn to implement these plans and test how much added value they create. You’ll work in a highly diverse international environment and receive personal guidance when making your choices, all while tackling actual challenges facing real-life organisations. Creative Business trains the creative business leaders of tomorrow.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: EconomicsSector: Taal en CommunicatieCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyDesign projectField tripExhibitionGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternship
About Inholland University of Applied Sciences
Inholland University of Applied Sciences has multiple campuses across the Randstad (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Haarlem). Offers diverse programs in business, media, healthcare, and technology with strong connections to the Dutch creative industry.
Living in Rotterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€580/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
651k

Modern, innovative, and business-oriented. Rotterdam is less touristy than Amsterdam, offering a more authentic Dutch experience. The city is known for its contemporary architecture and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: multimediadesign en mediatechnologie
Median starting salary (field)€2,564/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating89%
Months to a substantial job29
Working in their own field58%
Permanent contract34%
Satisfied with their job3.7/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Communicatiewetenschap13%
Communicatie- & Informatiewetenschappen8%
Professional Master in Media Innovation8%
Content & Media Strategy6%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten reclame en marketing15%
Vakspecialisten website-ontwikkeling en -beheer12%
Grafisch vormgevers en multimedia vormgevers11%
Web- en multimediaontwikkelaars4%
Interaction & Service designers4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 258%
Complete this degree46%
Continue studying after graduating8%
Women among first-years59%
Say workload is “just right”62%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.5/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 179 respondents
Content & set-up3.4
Teachers3.4
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact3.6
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.4
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.5
Teachers' English3.6
Would choose again3.5
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-07-31
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2027-07-31
Non-EU deadline
2027-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
17 Jun 2026
Open day
17 Jun 2026
Open day
17 Jun 2026
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS: 6
  • TOEFL iBT: 80
Scholarships
Inholland Knowledge GrantYear 1: €2,500; Year 2: €1,000; Year 3: €1,000 (maximum €4,500, conditions apply)
Internships
?No data yet
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