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BSc International Business

University of Groningen (Faculty of Economics and Business) · Groningen, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOLimited placesOnline activity
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryLimited places
Deadline (EU)15 Jan 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

International business with a focus on cross-cultural management, international markets and how multinational companies operate.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate with at least 6 subjects: 2 at Higher Level with at least H5, the other 4 with at least O6/H7, and at least 350 CAO points.
  • Maths must be one of your Leaving Cert subjects; the university checks the level.

How to apply

  1. Apply on Studielink by 15 January 2027Studielink opens on 1 October 2026.
  2. Take the ‘IB Programme Fit & Benchmarking Activity’An online activity with short videos, readings and questions. In 2026 there were two date options in February. Your CV and school grades are not used.
  3. Ranking number on 15 AprilYour score is benchmarked against all participants. The top 550 get an offer.
  4. Accept your placeAccept within the deadline in Studielink.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 15 January 2027.

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Limited places (numerus fixus). You can apply for at most 2 numerus fixus programmes in the Netherlands in the same year.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityGroningen
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
Places550 places
EntryLimited places
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Checked against the official University of Groningen website in September 2026. Selection activity dates are from the 2026 cycle; 2027 dates to be confirmed. Always confirm details with the university before applying.