Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
Bachelor in International Business
Groningen, Netherlands
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
International Business
Would you like to study in an international atmosphere and work alongside students, faculty and partners from all over the word? Are you interested in global business and intercultural communication? Are you eager for new experiences? Then the International Business bachelor, offered by Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, is the right programme for you! This programme prepares you to become a business professional with a global mindset, who is ready to add value to international business and society. The programme is offered in a 3-year and 4-year track.
The IB programme consists of lectures and classes, but students also work together in small groups in order to find answers to challenging, yet practical, business-related problems. Group work prepares you for effective communication and cooperation in international business. You will also receive training in professional skills, such as intercultural sensitivity, communication, information management and innovative thinking. At IBS we take a ‘learning by doing’ approach.
To deepen your cultural awareness and broaden your international horizons you have the opportunity to spend a full year abroad, which includes a semester at a partner university and an international work placement. The International Business programme provides the perfect study environment for a business bachelor's student who has strong, international ambitions!
Learn more about the programme components, course structure, projects and highlights on the programme webpage on our website, linked below.
Hanze UAS has various scholarship possibilities to aid students financially if they meet the requirements.
For more information, please visit the scholarships overview below.
Difference between 3- and 4-year programme
What sets the International Business three-year programme apart from the four-year track is that it is designed for students with a higher secondary school education, such as the Dutch vwo level, International Baccalaureate or an international equivalent. This allows you to complete your study faster. Compressing the IB programme in 3 years instead of 4, requires ambition and a strong commitment to self-study. From the second year onwards, you will follow the same programme as the four-year bachelor.
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration
Our alumni are located around the world and work at top global companies, such as Amazon, Google, IBM, Rabobank, Volkswagen, PwC and Philips. In addition, many alumni work at exciting start-ups or have set up their own company. The most popular roles include:
- Marketing & Sales Manager
- Finance & Accounting Manager
- Business Consultant
- Project & Account Manager
- Entrepreneur
Many graduates are offered jobs with their placement company or the company for which they did their final graduation project. We are even contacted directly by international companies that are specifically looking for our graduates.