Bachelor
International Business
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Tuition · Intl
↗€9,314
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.0+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2022
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗77
DUO →0% ↗
Intl. %
↗20%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗17:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.0
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: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Unlock endless possibilities for your future career with our cutting-edge Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme in International Business, nestled in the cosy and beautiful city of Zwolle.
You will experience the industry by tackling real challenges put forward by a wide range of organizations and by doing projects and internships. The increasing globalization of business means that managers with an international perspective are in demand. So whether you want to work in a large corporation, a medium-sized enterprise or set up your own business, get ready to develop the skills that you will need as a future business professional.
At our top-3 rated applied university your personal development is primary focus. We offer an environment with state-of-the art teaching methods to gain 21st century skills. Our programme offers courses in organization & people, operations & supply chain management, finance & accounting and marketing & sales. Besides that, you will do practical workshops, projects with companies, internships, study abroad and we offer professional career counselling. The small classes of 20 students guarantee that our teachers care about your success.
You already have a nice CV when you graduate, which is welcomed by many employers, both in the Netherlands and around the globe!
Learn more and join an online webinar: windesheim.com/meetus
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 studyField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature study
About Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
Windesheim University of Applied Sciences is located in Zwolle and Almere with about 25,000 students. Known for strong programs in IT, healthcare, and journalism. Offers personal attention in a city with affordable living.
Living in Zwolle
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€420/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,200
Cost of living
Low
Population
131k
Historic, friendly, and authentic Dutch. Zwolle has beautifully preserved medieval architecture and a genuine Dutch character. The city is less touristy than western cities, offering an authentic local experience.
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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 265%
Complete this degree34%
Continue studying after graduating27%
Women among first-years39%
International students20%
Say workload is “just right”51%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 98 respondents
Content & set-up3.6
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.8
Teachers' English4
Would choose again3.7
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-06-01
Application deadline
2027-06-15
Non-EU deadline
2027-05-01
Application deadline
2028-06-15
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.0
- TOEFL paper based: 550
- TOEFL internet based: 80
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B2
- Pearson Test of English Academic: 61
- TOEIC: 865
Scholarships
DUO student finance for international studentsMonthly grant around €300–€800 and public transport card if eligibility conditions are met
Internships
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