Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences
International Agribusiness and Trade
Velp, Netherlands
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,771 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU| € 8830 non- EU
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor in International Agribusiness and Trade at Van Hall Larenstein teaches how international business works for food, plants and wood. You trace products through supply chains and study marketing, sales, logistics, management and entrepreneurship. Based in the Netherlands, you'll address food affordability, waste reduction, raw material shortages and sustainable supply chains. Company visits and internships with international classmates build a global network.
Career Outcomes: You'll move into roles in supply chain, marketing, sales and business development. Typical jobs include Supply chain planner, Marketing manager and Business development specialist, positions at food producers improving sustainability or introducing products internationally.
Want to discover how products travel around the world?
During the Bachelor International Agribusiness and Trade programme at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, you’ll learn how international business works in the world of food, plants and wood. You’ll follow products through the entire supply chain: from protein to energy bar, mango to smoothie and tree to desk. Along the way, you’ll learn about marketing, sales, logistics, management and entrepreneurship.
The Netherlands is a global leader in agribusiness and trade, making it a great place to start your international career. You’ll explore how companies can be successful while making sustainable and socially responsible choices. You’ll work on real-world challenges such as making healthy food affordable, reducing waste, dealing with raw material shortages and making supply chains more sustainable.
With international classmates, company visits and internships, you’ll gain practical experience and build a global network, preparing you for an international career.
Year 1: In your first year, you’ll explore the basics of international agribusiness, focusing on global trade, logistics, and supply chain management. You'll study marketing, finance, and business economics, and work on practical projects that give you a solid foundation in the field. This year is all about understanding the fundamentals and getting a taste of the industry.
Year 2: Your second year deepens your knowledge with more specialized courses in international trade, sustainable business practices, and agricultural economics. You'll work on real-world case studies and start building your professional network through company visits and guest lectures. This year helps you connect theory to practical applications.
Year 3: In the third year, you'll have the opportunity to choose a minor and go on an international exchange. You’ll gain hands-on experience through internships, applying what you've learned in a real-world setting. This year emphasizes global perspectives and practical experience, preparing you for the international job market.
Year 4: Your final year focuses on your graduation project and thesis. You’ll work closely with a company or organization, tackling real industry challenges. This year consolidates your knowledge and skills, ensuring you’re ready to enter the workforce as a well-rounded, experienced professional in international agribusiness and trade.
All our 4-year Bachelor programs result in a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. All study programs at VHL are accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This is the official organization responsible for evaluating the quality of higher education institutions in the Netherlands.
Funding your studies can be challenging, but there are financial support options. Availability depends on your nationality.European students can apply for student finance and a tuition fee loan from the Dutch government.Make sure to check the requirements, as you need to work at least 32 hours per month to qualify for student finance. Check our website for details.
Job opportunities
After graduation, you can work in areas such as supply chain management, marketing, sales and business development. You could work for a global food producer, introduce new products to international markets or help companies develop more sustainable ways of doing business.
- Supply chain planner at a global food producer: coordinate the journey of products and ingredients through the supply chain and make sure they arrive at the right place at the right time.
- Marketing manager: increase market share and introduce innovative food products to new and existing markets.
- Business development specialist: advise companies on new opportunities and help develop climate-neutral business models.
Sign up now
Why VHL?
- Great atmosphere.
You will quickly feel at home here thanks to our personal guidance and meet many new, interesting people. From day one, you are part of a professional network of students and colleagues from all over the world. - Learning by doing.
You apply the theory in practice: besides obtaining highly valued work experience during internships abroad, you will work on real-life cases and go on excursions to companies in the field. - Study programmes with impact.
Your specific knowledge and degree from the most sustainable university of applied sciences in the Netherlands make you highly sought after by employers. - Future-proof.
With your specific knowledge and skills, you will have the tools to create a future-proof world. Our programs are designed to give you the opportunity to make your own choices. This will prepare you for a fascinating career in a professional field that really matters. - International orientation.
Exchange and internships abroad are incorporated in the study program.