International Business
Bachelor
Do you dream of an international business career? With the English-spoken International Business degree course at the HZ, you will gain a lot of international experience. In addition, even during your studies, you start building up a strong network and you spend one to three semesters abroad.
A broad economics course
International Business is a broad economics course that will prepare you for challenging management positions at companies all over the world. From day 1, you start with a solid business administration foundation, including marketing, financial management, market research, business ethics, and international trade. You discover the entrepreneur in you by founding your own company and you make regular excursions to renowned companies. Additionally, you will be learning one or more languages.
One to three semesters abroad
You get to choose from three different study tracks, with a focus on either learning more languages or learning more about business administration. Whichever study track you choose, you will be part of an international class filled with students from all over the world. The course has a strong international focus. That's why you spend one to three semesters abroad.
The world is your playground
Are you a manager waiting to blossom? And do you see the world as your playground? Then studying International Business at the HZ is the right choice for you.
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English
Title
Bachelor of Business Administration
Duration
4 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Admission
Application requirements
A qualification equivalent to a Dutch secondary education diploma, which gives you access to higher education.
- Basic mathematics skills, including working with fractions, percentages, and simply equations
- For the Business & Languages specialisation: command of a second (and possibly third) modern foreign language, such as French level A2, German and Spanish start at level A0. No certification required.
Language requirements
- 6.0
- IELTS overall band
- 550
- TOEFL paper based
- 80
- TOEFL internet based
- 169
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,601 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '25 | 1 Aug '25 | 1 Jun '25 |
Scholarships
You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.
NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
Contact
HZ University of Applied Sciences
Main addressEdisonweg 4
4382 NW Vlissingen
0118 - 489229
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