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BBA (MCI) Specialisation in Digital & Social Media

Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences (School of Business) · Apeldoorn, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Wittenborg online application, not the CAOOpen entryApplied sciencesPrivate institutionRolling admission
Duration4 years (3-year fast track possible)
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)Late July 2027
EU fee (current rate, undated)€5,800 / yr

About the course

A Bachelor of Business Administration on the Marketing, Communication and Information pathway that combines mass communication, public relations and branding with digital platforms, new media and digital cultures, the digital economy and social media analytics. It is a practical, career-focused degree aimed at roles such as social media manager or brand strategist.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • The institution assesses the Irish Leaving Certificate individually and does not publish a fixed Irish requirement. Contact admissions to confirm.
  • No specific subject requirement is published. You need a school-leaving qualification equivalent to the Dutch HAVO diploma. Wittenborg says it does not judge applications on grades. Applicants who finished school more than 5 years ago are not considered.
  • English: IELTS 6 or TOEFL equivalent. You may be exempt if all your previous education was in English; contact the Admissions Team to confirm.

How to apply

  1. Choose a start dateWittenborg has several start dates a year; the September Block entry for 2027 begins on 23 August 2027.
  2. Apply to WittenborgApply directly through Wittenborg’s own online application with your school results, passport and proof of English. Check the website for the current application process.
  3. Admissions checkThe Admissions Team checks that your Leaving Certificate is equivalent to HAVO and confirms any English exemption.
  4. Accept and payAccept your offer and arrange tuition and study material fees before the start date. EU students must apply 2-4 weeks before the entry date.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Rolling admission. Wittenborg says EU students must apply 2-4 weeks before their chosen entry date. For the 23 August 2027 start, that means applying by late July 2027 at the latest (earlier is safer). There are several start dates a year..

Costs

  • Private institution: €5,800 per year for Dutch, EU, UK and Ukrainian students (this includes Irish students), compared with €11,800 for other international students. Study materials and online resources cost an extra €600 per year. The fees page does not say which academic year these rates apply to, so confirm the 2027/28 fee with Wittenborg.
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place. Wittenborg is a private institution, so fees are more than double the standard Dutch EU fee.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityApeldoorn
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaWittenborg online application
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official Wittenborg website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Fees on the site are not dated; confirm the 2027/28 fee and application process with Wittenborg. Always confirm details with the university before applying.