Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

International Baccalaureate (IB) certificate*

• Mathematics  'Analysis & Approaches' Standard Level minimum grade of 5 / Higher Level minimum grade of 4
• Mathematics 'Applications & Interpretations' Higher Level minimum grade of 5
• Mathematics 'Applications & Interpretations' Standard Level: not admissible to the BScBA program.
• Math Studies: not admissible to the BScBA program.

European Baccelaurate (EB) diploma*

• Mathematics (minimal of 5 hours) minimum grade of 7 | or (minimal of 3 hours) minimum grade of 8

General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level

• 3 A levels with a required minimum grade of C and a required minimum grade of B for Mathematics
• 3 GCSE's in 6 different subjects with a grade of C or higher.

We advise IB, EB, GCE students who do not meet the above stated requirements to pass the admissions exam (Vwo) at Boswell-Bèta in Utrecht. The Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT-A)  is also an option. You need to obtain the OMPT-A with a minimum score of 75%. 

American High School Diploma

• A minimum 3.0 GPA PLUS a minimum of 4 Advanced Placement (AP) exams with a minimum score of 4. Only 1 language AP is accepted, and no AP’s accepted in the category Arts, Research, Capstone, Seminar.
• Mathematics minimum grade of B+ for pre-calculus AND IBA mathematics exam (Exemption  for students who have taken the College Board exam AP Calculus AB or BC, minimum score of 4). 
• SAT and ACT are not applicable. 

Vwo diploma
Sufficient grade for Mathematics A or B.

Havo diploma (sufficient grade for Mathematics A or B) + HBO Propaedeutic
Applicants who obtained an Hbo Propedaeutic need to pass the Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT-A) with a score of 75%.

We will evaluate your diploma on an individual basis. Please provide an academic transcript with a diploma supplement explaining your country's grading system in your application package if possible.  

Do you match one of the requirements for the program? Than you can start your application for the BScBA! By using the green button you can start your application as follows:

1. Please fill out every section of this application form carefully. The application form does not have to be completed at once but can be saved to continue at a later time. Submitting a motivation letter and a (provisional) list of grades is an important part of the form. Thus, allowing yourself enough time to write your motivational letter and collect all required documents is recommended. Please note that incomplete applications will not be processed.
2. After evaluating your application package, you will hear whether you are invited to the interview process which will also include an admissions exam (LTP test).
3. In order to assess your complete application, we look at your motivation, test scores, personality, and previous international activities.
   

Each academic year, 4 selection days will take place. After your application, you will receive an inivitation for one of the selection days. During the selection day, for which you will be invited, we look at your motivation, test scores, personality and extracurricular activities.

For this program we only have a limited number of places available. Therefore, it is recommended to be on time with submitting your application. There is also a higher change of being selected for your first choice of preference (Amsterdam or Breukelen).

LTP & Selection Days

• LTP tests will be scheduled individually.

• First application deadline: 1st of February 2023
• Final application deadline: The official deadline has passed. Are you still interested? Please reach out to one of our Program Advisors, Donna or Naomi, as soon as possible: +31 346 295 735.
• The program will start mid-August 2023

Are you an earlybird (applied before February 1st)? Please make sure to hand in your registration form before May 1st, to get your application fee refunded.

1. Directly admitted

• When you submit your application before the first deadline (February 1st, 2023), you have a higher change of being selected for your first choice of preference (Breukelen or Amsterdam).

2. Conditional list

• You have not directly been admitted.

3. Application rejected

• You do not meet the program requirements.

The Netherlands has traditionally been an internationally oriented country, housing a large international community. This makes living here easy for international students. Studying in the Netherlands has many benefits, such as:

• A high educational standard and great value for money.
• 95% of the Dutch population speak English.
• The Netherlands is one of the safest and happiest countries in the world.
• Ample travel opportunities to the rest of Europe; Paris, Brussels, London or Berlin are only hours away.
• A lot of international career opportunities.
• After graduation you can start your career in the Netherlands; you can get a one-year visa to find a job.

Register for a Personal Information Session with one of our Talent Recruiters to learn more about the career opportunities after the program.

This information is necessary for new students coming to the Netherlands.

Study

When you come to the Netherlands for study, you might need a visa.

• EU nationality: EU nationals do not need a visa to study or work in The Netherlands.
• Non-EU nationality: Non-EU nationals might need to apply for a visa to enter the Netherlands for study or work purposes. However, the student visa can only be applied for by the educational institution that the student will enroll, not by the student. Please check which visa procedure you need to go through.

Internship or working

If you are a student who is currently enrolled at a university in the Netherlands:

• EU nationality: EU nationals do not need a visa to study or work in The Netherlands.
• Non-EU nationality:
  • Internship: if you are in in the possession of a student visa, you are required to have an internship agreement which needs to be co-signed by your company as well as your educational institution. No extra permit or visa is required.
  • Working: you need a specific work permit that needs to be requested by your employer. Also, your working time is limited to 16 hours per week except for the vacation period (June, July and August). During this period, you can work full-time. Please check the detailed information here.

In addition to the visa information, if you want to learn about the insurances in The Netherlands, please visit here.

Opening a Dutch bank account

If you do not have a SEPA-account in an EU country, we strongly advise you to open a Dutch Bank Account after your arrival to facilitate money withdrawals, buying everyday products, and/or (international) transactions.

To create an account with a Dutch bank, you'll usually need a BSN (social security number), which is granted once you register with your local municipality. However, each bank may have its own set of requirements. The most significant are:

• A valid identity document (for non-EU students/scholars: passport).
• A Dutch address for the duration of your stay.
• A proof of university enrollment.

Please look into your options to see which one is the greatest fit for you. The big three banks in The Netherlands are:

• ABN AMRO
• ING
• Rabobank

*SEPA stands for Single Euro Payments Area.

Living in Breukelen

The campus has five buildings for student housing. They have been named after people who have contributed a lot to the university: Postma, Weijer, Kuneman, Klaasesz and Philips (subdivided into Roeterink I & II, Riemsdijk and Otten). There are 295 rooms and three-room types in these buildings (Furnished/Unfurnished/Kitchen).

Housing allowance can be granted based on the calculation and advice from the housing department and after deducting the allowance, the average monthly fee of this housing is around 300-500 €. For all information about housing on campus in Breukelen, view this page.

To ensure everyone feels at home on campus, we also offer a number of facilities to make sure you can live, work and relax in comfort. Among the facilities at our campus you’ll find a living room, a student restaurant(Mensa), cubicles for project and group work, a laundromat, an outdoor kitchen with barbecue, and various sports accommodations.

Please kindly check the F&Q regarding the facilities at the campus to learn more.

Living in Amsterdam

Nyenrode offers students the opportunity of living on Campus Diemen-Zuid,  a student residence complex. The complex is located 15 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station. 

OurDomain houses a lively student community and several facilities such as: a supermarket (open 7 days a week), restaurants, cafés, a fitness center, a print shop, a launderette, and study-rooms. A furnished apartment at OurDomain costs about € 900  - € 1200 per calendar month, depending on the type of apartment.

All apartments at OurDomain feature a living area, a modern bathroom and open kitchen. The monthly rent includes bicycle parking, TV and internet subscriptions, gym membership, and access to the tennis court and study halls. The monthly rent is excluding service costs and utility advances. No housing allowance granted.

If you have questions about living in Amsterdam and possibilities, please contact one of the program advisors.

According to room types, the images of the building or room can differ from the above example photos

This information is necessary for students who are graduating or who graduated from Dutch universities.

• EU nationality: EU nationals do not need a visa to stay or work in The Netherlands after graduation.
• Non-EU nationality: Non-EU graduates can apply for Orientation Year Visa for staying and working in The Netherlands after graduation. This visa allows you to have free access to opening your own business or being hired by a company for one year. To be eligible for this visa, you should satisfy the conditions that IND announces.

More Information can be found here:

• Working after your studies
• 5 tips of recent graduates

In addition to the visa information, if you want to learn about the insurances in The Netherlands, please visit here.

Experience our campus in Amsterdam with this virtual tour.

Transferring to Nyenrode

Based on the classes you have taken in your current program or course, you may be able to transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Nyenrode. We do recommend you start our course from the first year, allowing you to follow the same path as your fellow students. We are happy to help you in any way we can, please contact us for personalized advice.

Exchange at Nyenrode?

In the third and final year of our BScBA program, our students spend a semester abroad at one of our partner universities. In return, students from these partner universities make their way to our campus in Breukelen for a unique experience as an exchange student in the Netherlands. This could be you!

Take a look at our Exchange Page for more information about exchange at Nyenrode for partners and students. Or contact us: bscba-exchange@nyenrode.nl.

Curious for the exchange experience at Nyenrode?

If you choose to study the BSc in Business Administration at Nyenrode, you will get something unique. You combine a vibrant campus life or city life with the benefits of living in the Netherlands. Click on the tab 'locations' to read more about the campus life in Breukelen or the city life in Amsterdam.

We give our students a lot of personal attention. And as an international student, your personal well-being is at the fore-front of your teachers' and other staff members' attention. This is apparent from the staff's open-door policy and the support you will receive from program management and study counselors.

Curious about the program? Download the brochure in order to learn more about the curriculum.

For talented students with limited financial resources there are a number of possibilities to (partly) finance your studies:

• Find here an overview of the scholarships and procedures.
• There are more scholarships eligible for all students regardless of specific nationalities: Learn more