Programs/Bachelor/Economics, commerce, management and accounting
★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for students seeking practical international business skills in a vibrant student city with strong global focus. Tradeoff: large applied sciences university offering less theoretical depth than research universities.
Tuition · Intl
€9,639
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
232
DUO ↓62% ↗
Intl. %
50%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
94%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€2,913
/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: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
The International Business bachelor's programme prepares you to become an international business professional with a global mindset, who is ready to add value to international business and society. Besides learning about the core areas of business such as Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and HRM, you will also develop your professional skills, including intercultural sensitivity, information management and communication. To deepen your cultural awareness and broaden your international horizon, you will learn an additional language, such as Spanish, French, German, Dutch or Mandarin Chinese. Add to this the adventure of a year abroad that includes a semester at a partner university and an international work placement. This combination ensures that the International Business programme provides the perfect study environment for a business bachelor's student who has strong, international ambitions!
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of Business AdministrationField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentIntegration moduleInternshipLecture
About Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen is one of the largest HBO institutions in the Netherlands with about 30,000 students. Sharing the student city with University of Groningen, it offers practical education in business, healthcare, arts, and technology with strong emphasis on sustainable energy.
Living in Groningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€800–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
234k

Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
IBS Honours Talent ProgrammeHonourstraject
The honours programme identifies talented students within the IB bachelor's programmes and assists them in accelerating their growth so that they are ready for high-level jobs soon
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: management algemeen, bedrijfskunde
Median starting salary (field)€2,913/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating94%
Months to a substantial job8
Working in their own field61%
Permanent contract54%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Business Administration18%
International Business12%
Master in Consultancy and Entrepreneurship6%
Strategic Management6%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Vertegenwoordigers, accountmanagers retail en exportmanagers8%
Specialisten reclame en marketing7%
Bedrijfskundigen en organisatieadviseurs7%
Zakelijke dienstverleners6%
Inkopers4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 260%
Complete this degree34%
Continue studying after graduating32%
Women among first-years31%
International students50%
Say workload is “just right”58%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 263 respondents
Content & set-up3.5
Teachers3.6
Atmosphere3.8
Involvement & contact3.6
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.5
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.5
Teachers' English4.1
Would choose again3.5
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-08-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-06-01
Application deadline
2027-08-15
Non-EU deadline
2027-06-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
21 Nov 2026
Open dayonline
4 Dec 2026
Open day
13 Feb 2027
Open dayonline
5 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6
  • IELTS listening: 5.5
  • IELTS reading: 5.5
  • IELTS writing: 5.5
  • IELTS speaking: 5.5
  • TOEFL internet based: 80
  • Cambridge First Certificate in English: C
  • Pearson Test of English Academic: 61
Scholarships
?No data yet
Internships
?No data yet
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