Bachelor
International Business
★ StudyPath verdict
6.8/10
Best for students seeking practical global business skills in an international classroom; limited emphasis on quantitative research compared to research universities.
Tuition · Intl
↗€10,747
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 27
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2021
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗448
DUO ↓39% ↗
Intl. %
↗20%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗16:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.4/5
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: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Do you want to become a problem solver, a savvy business person and a truly global citizen? Are you an adventurous entrepreneur? Fulfil your dreams and ambitions with a degree from our International Business programme, which prepares you for a career in the global business world.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelorField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
About HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht) is one of the largest HBO institutions in the Netherlands with about 35,000 students. Located in the heart of the country, it offers practice-based education across multiple fields with strong emphasis on healthcare, education, and technology.
Living in Utrecht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€600/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,650
Cost of living
Medium
Population
361k
Historic, vibrant, and student-friendly. Utrecht combines medieval charm with modern amenities. The city center is lively yet manageable, offering a perfect balance between Amsterdam's intensity and smaller cities' tranquility.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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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 258%
Complete this degree28%
Continue studying after graduating18%
Women among first-years39%
International students20%
Say workload is “just right”60%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 195 respondents
Content & set-up3.4
Teachers3.4
Atmosphere3.8
Involvement & contact3.5
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.4
Facilities3.8
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.1
Would choose again3.4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 550
- TOEFL computer based: 213
- TOEFL internet based: 80
Internships
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