Bachelor
International Agribusiness and Trade
★ StudyPath verdict
7.2/10
Ideal for students passionate about global food chains and international business who prefer practical, applied learning at a specialised university of applied sciences; note that specific employment rates and graduate salaries are not prom
Tuition · Intl
↗€8,830
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗32
DUO ↓56% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗14:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗99%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,122
/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
Bachelor programme at VHL University of Applied Sciences (Velp). Leads to Bachelor of Business Administration. Field: Agriculture and environment. Duration 4 years. 240 ECTS. Tuition €8,830/yr.
English240 ECTSBachelor of Business AdministrationField area: Agriculture & EnvironmentSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureOral presentationPoster presentation
About VHL University of Applied Sciences
VHL University of Applied Sciences (Van Hall Larenstein) specializes in life sciences with campuses in Velp and Leeuwarden. Known for programs in agriculture, food, nature management, and animal care. Strong connections with the Dutch agri-food sector.
Living in Velp
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€650–€1,100
Cost of living
Low
Population
23k
Rural, green, and specialized. Velp is essentially a small town focused on agricultural education, surrounded by forests and natural areas. The atmosphere is peaceful and study-focused.
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Tracks from HOVI
Business AdministrationSpecialisation
The agricultural sector needs entrepreneurs with a vision and a good deal of courage.
This applies to students who intend to take over a family business, but also for all other ty…
EntrepreneurshipSpecialisation
If you specialise in Entrepreneurship, you will become a well-rounded and versatile agricultural entrepreneur who is able to keep up with the latest developments and trends in the …
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: bedrijfseconomie
Median starting salary (field)€3,122/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating99%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field62%
Permanent contract71%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Agribusiness Development21%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Vertegenwoordigers, accountmanagers retail en exportmanagers10%
Veehouders m.u.v. pluimvee7%
Specialisten reclame en marketing6%
Bedrijfskundigen en organisatieadviseurs5%
Verkoopmedewerkers detailhandel5%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 267%
Complete this degree47%
Continue studying after graduating6%
Women among first-years32%
Say workload is “just right”78%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 37 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.2
Career preparation4.5
Teachers' English3.7
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-08-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-06-01
Application deadline
2027-08-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-06-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
- Cambridge First Certificate in English: B2
- IELTS overall band: 6
Scholarships
Erasmus+Scholarship support for a semester abroad; availability depends on exchange eligibility.
Internships
?No data yet
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