Bachelor
International Business Administration
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Ideal for students seeking broad international business skills in a major European hub; weigh against more specialized or technical alternatives.
Tuition · Intl
↗€13,920
via SKDB 2024 ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗504
DUO ↑32% ↗
Intl. %
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no data yet
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.8/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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Median salary
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Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
How do you introduce the people of India and engage them with a Dutch cheese brand? How do other cultures view topics like Corporate Social Responsibility and responsible finance? How can you respect diversity and establish trust in an international, virtual team?
Your Bachelor degree in International Business Administration from VU Amsterdam will not just prepare you to work in an international environment. It will immerse you in it.
Technology has made our world smaller than ever before. Businesses across the globe connect with a simple click. Cultural differences and values play a crucial role in a business’s success. When you study International Business Administration (IBA) at VU Amsterdam, you’ll not only explore the principles and standards of good business, but also the cultural nuances and behaviours that can have a major impact.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsDesign projectGroup assignmentIndividual assignmentIntegration moduleInternshipLecture
About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university founded in 1880. Known for its international outlook and innovative research, VU has over 30,000 students and offers programs across humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
Living in Amsterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€700/mo
Monthly total
€1,000–€2,000
Cost of living
High
Population
873k
Bustling, international, and culturally rich. Amsterdam balances historic charm with modern innovation. The city is bike-friendly, walkable, and offers endless opportunities for exploration and networking.
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Tracks from HOVI
Honours Programme VU ↗Honourstraject
If you are a talented and motivated student the VU Honours Programme offers you the opportunity to invest more in your own area of study and to broaden your horizon.
What is the…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Business Administration24%
Finance14%
Strategic Management11%
Finance & Investments10%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 276%
Complete this degree46%
Continue studying after graduating74%
Women among first-years36%
Say workload is “just right”59%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 186 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers3.6
Atmosphere3.7
Involvement & contact3.7
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.2
Teachers' English4.1
Would choose again3.7
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL internet based: 92
Scholarships
Internships
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