Introduction

Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences is located in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. It is an applied science university focusing on international business and management education. It is known for its international curriculum, diverse student population and high-quality education.

Overview

Number of students: There are about 1,100 students in the school from 110 different countries.

Majors: A variety of undergraduate and master's programs are offered, including international business management, finance, marketing, hotel management, human resource management, etc.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 1987 by local businessman H. Nijkamp in Deventer, the Netherlands, and mainly provided courses in banking, insurance and real estate management in Dutch. In 2002, Wittenborg cooperated with BTC to develop its international English-taught business courses, and obtained the European-recognized NVAO certification in 2006.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: It has a team of teachers with rich teaching experience and professional knowledge, including experts and scholars from different countries and cultural backgrounds, who can provide students with international educational perspectives and professional guidance. The total number of teachers is 218, covering 55 nationalities.

Teaching Achievements: The school focuses on practical teaching. Through close cooperation with enterprises, students are allowed to participate in actual projects and internships to improve their practical ability and problem-solving ability. Graduates have strong competitiveness in the field of international business and management and can adapt to the needs of the global job market.

International Cooperation: Actively carry out international cooperation and exchange projects, and establish cooperative relations with many universities around the world, such as cooperating with the University of Brighton in the UK to launch master's programs such as international hotel management, international tourism and international event management, providing students with broad international exchange and learning opportunities.

Institutional Nature **: Private University of Applied Sciences certified by the Dutch government.

Educational Philosophy

Committed to promoting the social development of Apeldoorn and the region through excellent international business and management teaching, as well as creating the best environment for students and faculty. The school emphasizes internationalization, diversity and ethics, and provides students with a successful applied research-based global learning experience on this basis.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: International business, business management, hotel management, finance and other disciplines are the key development directions of the school. The teaching and research in these fields are at a high level. The curriculum is closely linked to market demand, focusing on cultivating students' practical operation ability and innovative thinking.

Key laboratories: No clear key laboratories were found for the school, but the school is equipped with advanced teaching facilities and practice places, such as libraries, computer laboratories, case analysis rooms, etc., to meet students' learning and research needs.

Faculty

The school mainly has a business school, covering professional fields such as business administration, education, entrepreneurship, finance, health management, hotel management, human resources, information management, international business, logistics management, management, marketing, real estate, small business, and transportation management.

Ranking

Ranked 176-200 in the 2023 QS International Trade Ranking.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Undergraduate courses cost about 7,500-9,800 euros per year, master's courses such as Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Business Administration (MSc) cost 18,300 euros, international preparatory courses cost 16,900 euros for three semesters, and 11,000 euros for two semesters.

Living expenses: The annual living expenses are about 10,800 euros.

Campus

Campus location: The main campus is located in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. In 2010, the school moved to the Aventus building in Apeldoorn. In 2015, it moved to Spoorstraat 23 in Apeldoorn and Amsterdam. The Dali Building has opened two branch campuses.

Teaching facilities: The campus has modern teaching buildings, libraries, computer rooms, multimedia classrooms and other teaching facilities, providing students with a good learning environment. The library has a rich collection of books and sufficient database resources, which is convenient for students to access various academic materials.

Campus life: The school provides student dormitories with comfortable environment and complete facilities. In addition, the school also organizes various colorful cultural activities, sports activities, club activities, such as Christmas activities, graduation ceremonies, job fairs, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life and promote exchanges and cooperation among students.