Scholarships
Windesheim doesn't provide scholarships, but our tuition fee is very reasonable.
Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
Introduction
Top-rated University of Applied Sciences
Windesheim is in the top three of broad-based Universities of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands; we are highly ranked by both students and experts. Students appreciate our personal approach, allowing them to work in small groups (20 students) and making each talent count. At Windesheim you are not just a number. Our lecturers are coaches as well and they challenge students to reflect and think critically and get the best out of themselves. Windesheim is also renowned for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach. We work in close collaboration with businesses and institutions, so the knowledge we gain and share is of instant practical relevance.
Our programmes for international students focus on business:
- ‘International Business’ focuses on students who are interested in topics like management, logistics, finance and (internet) marketing.
- ‘Sustainable Business and Innovations’ (officially: Global Project and Change Management) is the most international programme in the Netherlands, according to experts. It’s an honours programme for students who care about the planet want to take action to change the world in a positive way. Topics are climate change, global health, pollution, human rights, poverty eradication and social entrepreneurship. For this programme, housing is guaranteed in year 1.
Campus Features
Student facilities
Windesheim is a vibrant learning community. All over the Zwolle campus there are areas for private study and for group work. We offer state-of-the-art facilities to our students, including student counseling, a media center, lots of space for group work and supermarket. Our students are impressed by our great sports facilities on campus: we have gyms, fitness rooms, a dojo for karate and judo, indoor football halls, a heated swimming pool, and a climbing wall. On our campus, we have canteens providing fresh food and drinks. Moreover, we have a sports café and our own Grand Café offering the highly appreciated Starbucks coffee. And for those who are really going for the Dutch experience by riding a bike, we also have a bike repair shop on campus.
Accommodation
Depending on the program you follow, Windesheim provides housing for international students in student residences close to campus and to the city center, where students can live and study together. We work in partnership with an independent housing association specialized in student housing, which lets suitable rooms at reasonable prices.
About Zwolle
Windesheim is based in Zwolle, a lively and welcoming medium-sized city only one hour’s drive from Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Groningen, with reasonable prices for living expenses. About 30,000 students study in Zwolle, at one of its four Universities of Applied Sciences. As well as a beautiful historic center, the city has lots of parks (really nice for picnics!) plus atmospheric cafés and places to eat. Zwolle is also a great place to shop, with all the big chain stores and loads of independent boutiques. It's also a safe city, and once you’ve learned how to ride a bike, it's easy to get around. Student life in Zwolle is focused in and around the city center, which is packed with attractive cafés and restaurants. Zwolle has lots of cultural activities too, including music and cultural festivals, theatre shows, movies, and museums. Zwolle is also famous for its annual Liberation Festival (free access), the Rhythm & Blues Night, and a wide variety of sports events. There are student clubs and societies for just about anything from rowing to socializing with other international students.
Off-campus accommodation is available for our international students, located close to the city centre and our campus. Check our website for the details
Scholarships and Funding
Student Testimonials
Why study at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
- High qualitiy education for a reasonalbe tuition fee
- Very personal approach: Lecturers are there to get the best out of the students, small classes (15-20 students)
- Personalized programmes: many options to specialize in different directions
Awards & Accreditations
#2 University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands
Keuzegids HBO
#1 University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands
Elsevier Weekly's
Campus Life & Facilities
On the Windesheim campus there’s a large variety of student facilities available to you: sports facilities, including a fitness centre, climbing wall, dojo and a large swimming pool, but also our media centre, a copy and campus shop and several canteens and a grand café. Student councelling is included in the curriculum. Check our website for more details.
Windesheim is located in Zwolle, a welcoming, lively and safe city only one hour’s drive from Amsterdam, with reasonable prices for living expenses. Zwolle is well known for its beautiful historic city centre, with lots of cafés, restaurants, parks, shops and cultural activities. You can find more information on our website.
Windesheim University of Applied Sciences is in the Top 10 Countries to Study Abroad
Locations
- Zwolle
Windesheim University of Applied Sciences P.O. Box 10090