Hanze · Groningen
Netherlands
International Business
€2,694 / year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA €2,694 / year · 2026/27 · for you (EU/EEA)
36% business and management · 30% languages and communication
Next date
International Business (3-year)
Hanze University of Applied Sciences · 
Groningen · Netherlands
- Business and management 44%
- Specialist subjects 15%
- Internship 13%
- Thesis 13%
Our classification by 30 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 3-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Groningen.
Price€2,694/ year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA €2,694/ year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA For you · EU/EEA
Next dateApply by · Non-EU citizens
LanguageEnglishRequires IELTS Academic 6.0
Duration3 years
About this programme
Business consulting, global business behaviours and a multidisciplinary business simulation form the core, with 30 ECTS reserved for a work placement and another 30 for the graduation project. Electives let students go deeper into Digital Marketing, International Finance and Investments, Product and Brand Management or Enhanced Operations Management.
This Bachelor of Business Administration lasts 3 years and 180 ECTS credits, full-time in Groningen and taught in English. English entry is an IELTS Academic average of 6.0 with no subscore below 5.5, plus an upper-secondary diploma. Scores other than Cambridge cannot be older than 2 years at the start. Applications go through Studielink by 1 June 2027 for non-EU and 15 August 2027 for EU/EEA applicants, for a September start.
What you will study
30 modules published
What are all the subjects?
All 30 modules
Year 1 · 30 modules · all elective pool
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 10 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 30 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 30 | |
| 30 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 |
Source: catalogue.hanze.nl, checked 29 Oct 2026
The degree in facts
LevelHbo bachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6
QualificationBachelor of Business Administration
Credits180 ECTS
Study modeFull time
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusGroningen
How it differs
Against similar programmes
Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.
What is there more of here?
More internship than 5 of 6 similar
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
This programmeInternational Business (3-year) Hanze
Hanze30
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Internship
- Thesis
Is this a typical programme?
More thesis, less society, ethics and law
Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
More here than typical
Thesis
Internship
Specialist subjects
Less here than typical
Society, ethics and law
Research methods
Languages and communication
Business and management
About the same as typical: data and computing, maths and foundations, projects and labs.
What is only here?
11 modules not found at 6 similar programmes
Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.
Business and management
8- Business Essentials
- Finance and Economics
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Global Talent Management
- International Marketing and Law
- International Marketing Strategy
- Managerial and Financial Accounting
- Organisational and Consumer Behaviour
Projects and labs
1- Consultancy Plan Project
Data and computing
1- Data-Informed Decisions
Specialist subjects
1- Global Professional Development
Where you'll study
Studying in Groningen
What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 238,147 in 2023
HousingRooms through partner residencesInferred
RankingEduRank 2025: #19, national
FacilitiesLibraryInferred, Sports hallInferred
SupportCounsellingInferred, Disability supportInferred, TransportInferred
The rest of what we hold on Hanze is on its page.
What it costs
At least €2,694 for the first year · EU/EEA
What does the first year cost?
≥ €2,694 first year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA · our sum
Tuition 2026/27€2,694
?Not published: application fee and living costs
Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.
Every fee as the institution publishes it (1)
| Fee | Who pays it | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EU/EEA citizens | 2026/27 | €2,694 / year |
Scholarships·Unknown
What changes the price?
1 thing that move it
Terms
How you pay: Note: first instalment includes administrative fee when paying in instalments · Currency:
Is that expensive?
Cheaper than most
Among 18 similar programmes, in euros / year
This programme €2,694
Costs more than 0 of 17 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €6,000 and €21,531.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
All 18, cheapest first
And the whole degree?
≈ €8,082
Tuition only.
Year 1Year 2Year 3
At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate
How to start
Apply by 1 Jun 2027
Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.
When does it happen?
Next upApplication deadline · Non-EU citizensAdd to calendarReminds you 14 days beforeUnder 14 days left: the reminder fires right awayThis date has passed
ThenApplication deadline · EU/EEA citizensAdd to calendarReminds you 14 days beforeUnder 14 days left: the reminder fires right awayThis date has passed
ThenProgramme starts
Every date (3 dates)
Jun 2027
- Application deadline · Non-EU citizens
Aug 2027
- Application deadline · EU/EEA citizens
Sep 2027
- Programme starts
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall8 tests accepted
All 9 accepted proofs
| IELTS Academic 6.0 · Note: some bachelor programmes require minimum subscores · Level: Bachelor · Language: English |
| TOEFL iBT 80 · Note: tests before 2026-01-21; from 2026-01-21 scale 1-6: overall 4.5, subscores 4.5; Home Edition not allowed · Language: English · Subscore min: 17 |
| Cambridge English · Language: English · Scale max: 175 · Scale min: 169 |
| IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English · Subscore min: 5.5 |
| LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: English |
| Linguaskill · Language: English · Scale max: 175 · Scale min: 169 |
| Pearson PTE Academic 61 · Language: English |
| TOEIC Listening and Reading 865 · Language: English |
| TOEIC Speaking and Writing 335 · Language: English |
What are the steps?
- 1Check you qualifyLevel: Upper secondary · Diploma: non dutch
- 2Prove your languageIELTS Academic 6.0 · Note: some bachelor programmes require minimum subscores · Level: Bachelor · Language: English
+8 more
- TOEFL iBT 80 · Note: tests before 2026-01-21; from 2026-01-21 scale 1-6: overall 4.5, subscores 4.5; Home Edition not allowed · Language: English · Subscore min: 17
- Cambridge English · Language: English · Scale max: 175 · Scale min: 169
- IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English · Subscore min: 5.5
- LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: English
- Linguaskill · Language: English · Scale max: 175 · Scale min: 169
- Pearson PTE Academic 61 · Language: English
- TOEIC Listening and Reading 865 · Language: English
- TOEIC Speaking and Writing 335 · Language: English
- 3Admission tests·Unknown
- 4How they choose·Unknown
- 5Where you applyThen: Hanze apply · System: Studielink
- 6Documents·Unknown
- 7Deadline1 Jun 2027 · Application · 2027 · System: Studielink
+1 more
- 15 Aug 2027 · Application · 2027 · System: Studielink
- 8StartDate: 1 Sep 2027 · 2027 · 2027/28
What else to look at
Other options
How do the alternatives compare?
4 of 6 similar publish a price
Similar: same level, field and language, Netherlands
The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.
| This programmeInternational Business (3-year) Hanze | SimilarInternational Business THUAS | SimilarMarketing Management Hanze | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €2,694 / year · 2026/27 | €10,528 / year · 2026/27 | €2,694 / year · 2026/27 |
| Duration | 3 years | 4 years | 4 years |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Next date | 1 Jun 2027 | Not published | Not published |
4 of 6 publish a next date.
HvANetherlands
International Business
€2,694–€10,648 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship €2,694 / year · 2026/27 · for you (EU/EEA) €10,648 / year · 2026/27 · for you (non-EU)
61% business and management · 19% languages and communication
Next date
Wittenborg · ApeldoornNetherlands
BBA (IBA) with Specialisation in Economics & Management
€11,800 / year · year not stated · confirm with the source
50% business and management · 9% languages and communication
Next date
Wittenborg · ApeldoornNetherlands
BBA (IBA) with Specialisation in Logistics & International Trade
€11,800 / year · year not stated · confirm with the source
48% business and management · 9% languages and communication
Next date
Where this comes from
Every fact has a source
Why trust this page?
57 facts from 5 official sources
Checked 6 days ago.
57facts with a quote
5official pages
1fields marked unknown
The short version
The programme, from the facts
International Business (3-year) is a bachelor's programme in business and management at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, Netherlands. It takes 3 years. It carries 180 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.
The institution publishes 30 modules, of which 13 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are business and management (44%), internship (13%) and thesis (13%).
How much does International Business (3-year) cost?
€2,694 / year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA.
When is the next deadline or start?
1 Jun 2027 (Apply by · Non-EU citizens).
What language is it taught in?
English (Requires IELTS Academic 6.0).
How long does it take?
3 years.
Where is it?
Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, Netherlands.
Spotted a mistake? Report an error and we fix and log it.
Everything we hold
All 20 fields we hold
Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.
Money · 1 with values · 1 without
Institutional?On request from the institution via the institution's form
Payment termsNote: first instalment includes administrative fee when paying in instalments · Currency: EUR · Applies to: Tuition · Instalment admin fee: 24! Sources disagree
Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 1 Sep 2027 · 2027 · 2027/28
Admission · 4 with values
How to applyThen: Hanze apply · System: Studielink
Language requirementIELTS Academic 6.0 · Note: some bachelor programmes require minimum subscores · Level: Bachelor · Language: EnglishTOEFL iBT 80 · Note: tests before 2026-01-21; from 2026-01-21 scale 1-6: overall 4.5, subscores 4.5; Home Edition not allowed · Language: English · Subscore min: 17Cambridge English · Language: English · Scale max: 175 · Scale min: 169IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English · Subscore min: 5.5LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: EnglishLinguaskill · Language: English · Scale max: 175 · Scale min: 169Pearson PTE Academic 61 · Language: EnglishTOEIC Listening and Reading 865 · Language: EnglishTOEIC Speaking and Writing 335 · Language: English
Language validityNote: English test scores (except Cambridge) older than two years at programme start are not accepted; online tests not accepted · Max age years: 2
Prior educationLevel: Upper secondary · Diploma: non dutch
Programme · 10 with values
CampusGroningen
QualificationBachelor of Business Administration
Credits180 ECTS
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration3 years
Language of instructionEnglish
LevelHbo bachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6
Official namesOfficial en: International Business (3-year) · Official native: International Business (3-year)
Start ruleRecurrence: Yearly · Intake months: 9
Study modeFull time
Institution record: Hanze University of Applied Sciences