Introduction

Nyenrode Business University is a famous private business university in the Netherlands. It is the only private higher education institution with university status in the Netherlands. It is famous for its high-quality business education and unique campus culture.

Overview

Number of students: The student body is relatively small. Every year, a certain number of undergraduates, postgraduates and professionals are recruited to participate in various courses. The specific data varies from year to year.

Faculty: It has a highly qualified faculty. The teachers not only have a deep academic background, but also have rich business practice experience, and can provide students with a combination of theory and practice.

History and establishment time

Founded in 1946, it was founded by famous Dutch private companies including KLM, Shell, Unilever, Philips and AkzoNobel. It was originally named the Netherlands Overseas Training Institute. Its founding philosophy is "born for business and driven by business".

School strength

Teaching quality: The school's curriculum is closely integrated with business practice, focusing on cultivating students' practical operation ability and problem-solving ability. The small class teaching model is adopted to ensure that each student can receive adequate attention and personalized guidance. Students can receive high-quality and professional business education here.

Scientific research level: In-depth scientific research has been carried out in the fields of business management, finance, marketing, etc. Its research results have not only contributed to the academic community, but also provided valuable references for the business community, promoting the development of business theory and practice.

International Cooperation: We have established close cooperative relations with many well-known universities and institutions around the world, such as the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in the United States, Stellenbosch University in South Africa, Vlerick-Leuven-Ghent School of Management in Belgium, University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, and China Europe International Business School in China, providing students with broad international exchange and learning opportunities.

Institutional Nature

Nyenrode Business University is a private university.

Educational Philosophy

Emphasis on "for business, by business", that is, education is closely centered on business needs, and elites and professionals in the business community participate in teaching and guidance, so that students can better understand the actual operation of business during the learning process and cultivate business talents that meet market needs.

We focus on interaction and cooperation between students, and through group projects, case analysis and other methods, let students learn from each other, inspire each other, cultivate teamwork spirit and communication skills, so as to better adapt to the needs of the future business workplace.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Many disciplines in the business field are its key disciplines, such as business administration, finance, marketing, management science, etc. These disciplines have a high reputation and influence in the Netherlands and even internationally.

Discipline advantages: In the field of business administration, its undergraduate courses were rated as the best program in the international business category by Keuzegids in the Netherlands from 2017 to 2020; in the field of finance, the school's research directions such as sustainable finance are also at the forefront, providing students with the opportunity to contact the latest financial concepts and technologies.

Department

The school mainly has a business school, which provides undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs at different levels, including Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Full-time Master of Science in Management, Full-time MBA, Executive MBA and other degree programs.

Ranking

Ranked 41st in the 2020 Financial Times European Business School Ranking.

In the 2020 Financial Times Executive Education Program Ranking, open courses ranked 27th 2014, and its customised courses were ranked 76th.

Its Master of Management was ranked 64th in the Financial Times Global Master of Management Rankings 2013.

Cost

Undergraduate: Tuition fee is around 20,500 euros per year.

Master: Full-time Master of Management tuition fee is around 29,250 euros, full-time MBA tuition fee is around 42,000 euros.

Campus

Brecklen Campus: Located in a 13th-century manor house with the historic Nyenoord Castle, the campus environment is beautiful and rich in historical and cultural heritage. There is an active student association, students can participate in many social and professional committee activities, make lifelong friends, and experience a rich campus life.

Amsterdam Campus: Located on the historic canal in the city center, surrounded by international companies, start-ups and business incubators. Students can participate in various social and professional events such as "Meet the CEO" to expand their network and understand business dynamics.