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Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences: Degrees, Scholarships & Faculty Guide
Established in 1987 in Apeldoorn, with an executive campus in Amsterdam, Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences is one of the most international higher education institutions in the Netherlands, hosting students from over 100 nationalities. Accredited by NVAO and FIBAA, Wittenborg specializes in international business administration, digital marketing, tourism, and entrepreneurship.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Data Analytics and Digital Business
FIBAA-accredited executive MBA curriculum delivering deep expertise in predictive enterprise analytics, cloud supply chains, business intelligence, and digital transformation.
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in International Enterprise and Innovation
Three-year executive doctoral research program designed for senior corporate leaders investigating digital transformation, circular business models, and market internationalization.
Wittenborg Centre for Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Hospitality Project
Applied business research project evaluating green hospitality accreditation, eco-tourism business models, and sustainable food supply chains in the Netherlands.
Amsterdam International FinTech & Corporate Business Practicum
Six-month full-time internship placed with international corporate headquarters and fintech ventures across the Amsterdam and Randstad metropolitan areas.
Wittenborg Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cross-Cultural Management
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship conducting research on intercultural leadership effectiveness, diverse team synergy, and international expatriate adaptation.
Assistant / Associate Professor of Business Analytics and Digital Transformation
Permanent faculty appointment responsible for teaching undergraduate and MBA modules in business analytics, supervising dissertations, and driving industry collaborations.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Accredited Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or related discipline (minimum 180 ECTS credits) or Bachelor's in other fields with relevant work experience.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Executive DBA and collaborative university doctoral programs require an accredited Master's degree and documented professional management experience.
- Language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in writing (or TOEFL iBT 90 with 21 in writing).
- Research statement / Proposal
- Letter of motivation (approx 500 words) describing career aspirations, global outlook, and academic goals.
- Application fee
- €0 (Direct online application via the Wittenborg admissions portal).
- Required documentation
- Certified copies of undergraduate degree and transcripts, English proficiency certificate, CV, copy of passport, and financial proof.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Tuition for international Master of Science (MSc) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs is €9,800 to €14,300 per academic year. The university awards multiple internal scholarships, including the Wittenborg Gold Scholarship (€7,500 tuition fee reduction) and the Dutch Government NL Scholarship (€5,000).
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences:
Prof. Dr. Ron Tuninga
Vice-President of Academic Affairs & Professor of International Business · International marketing, Strategic business education, Emerging market strategies, Higher education governance
Dr. Rauf Abdul
Head of School of Business & Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management · Corporate strategy, Small business entrepreneurship, Global value chains, Knowledge management
Dr. Vanessa Menezes
Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management · Sustainable tourism, Service quality, Hospitality innovation, Destination marketing
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