OpenFieldLocated in the impact innovation cluster of The Hague, Unknown University of Applied Sciences (formerly known as Unknown Group / Global School for Entrepreneurship) is an accredited Dutch university of applied sciences recognized by NVAO. Rejecting traditional lecture-hall rote learning, Unknown UAS operates a venture-accredited model where students found, validate, launch, and scale real commercial enterprises as their core degree requirement. Mentored by experienced serial founders, angel investors, and venture capitalists, students master customer acquisition, unit economics, fundraising, and sustainable impact entrepreneurship.
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Merit-based scholarship awarded to promising prospective student founders admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship who present high-potential scalable startup concepts.
One-year accredited master’s degree designed for active startup founders who have generated early revenue, focusing on international market expansion, Series A fundraising, and hiring leadership.
Four-year degree where building an operating business replaces conventional exams, covering digital growth marketing, financial modeling, lean product validation, and leadership.
One-year residency fellowship for graduate entrepreneurs developing scalable technologies in circular plastics, agricultural waste valorization, or renewable energy management.
Three-month analyst internship scouting European climate and food tech startups, conducting financial due diligence, and compiling investment memos for seed investment committees.
Four-week intensive applied masterclass exploring B2B sales automation, LinkedIn outbound lead generation, Google Tag Manager event tracking, and customer retention metrics.
Three-day executive immersion covering convertible loan notes, SAFE note structures, liquidation preferences, term sheet negotiations, and secondary share sales.
Tuition fees and student contributions vary across degree levels and residency status. Verified opportunity records list typical costs between €9,500/year (EU) or €13,500/year (non-EU; reduced by scholarship) and departmental funding packages.
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Unknown University of Applied Sciences:
Founder of Unknown Group & Venture Ecosystem Pioneer · Venture Building, Corporate Innovation, Global Startup Competitions
Professor of Entrepreneurial Finance & Algorithmic Investing · Venture Capital Valuation, Seed Stage Financing, Venture Algorithmic Decision-Making
Senior Fellow in Technology Transfer and Venture Incubation · University Spin-Offs, Deep Tech Commercialization, Ecosystem Architecture
Facts reflect official Unknown University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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