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Bachelor International Business

The Hague University of Applied Sciences · The Hague, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO applicationOpen entryApplied sciencesInternship + study abroad
Duration4 years (240 ECTS)
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)2027 date TBC (2026: 1 May; EU to 31 Jul)
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

International Business is a practical business degree taught on THUAS’s main campus in The Hague, with classmates from over 40 countries. Years 1 and 2 build foundations in marketing, accounting, economics, finance, operations and supply chain, with a project every semester. In Year 3 you pick a specialisation (finance, operations or marketing) and spend a semester studying abroad or on a minor. Year 4 is a one-semester internship with an international organisation plus a graduation project for a real company. Graduates work in finance, marketing, sales, procurement and logistics. A 3-year fast track exists for students with stronger results.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • THUAS’s 2027–28 international admissions guide says a Leaving Certificate (2017 or later) gives access to its 4-year programmes with at least 5 Established subjects at O6/H7 or better and at least 200 CAO points.
  • You must have passed maths, economics or business studies. THUAS assesses foreign certificates with help from Nuffic.
  • No English test needed if you went to school in Ireland (THUAS lists Ireland as exempt).
  • No numerus fixus or selection. If your results meet the 3-year standard (350 CAO points, 2 H5s), you can choose the 3-year track instead.

How to apply

  1. Check you qualifyCompare your expected Leaving Cert results with THUAS’s admissions guide for Ireland. If you’re unsure, the Enrolment Office can advise.
  2. Apply on StudielinkCreate a Studielink account and choose the programme for September 2027. THUAS’s main deadline is usually 1 May, and in 2026 EU students could apply up to 31 July. Check the 2027 dates when they’re published.
  3. Upload documents in OsirisAfter you apply, THUAS emails your login for its Osiris portal. Upload your passport/ID and school results there.
  4. Pay and enrolMeet every admission requirement and arrange your tuition payment by 31 August so you can start on 1 September.
THUAS usually lists 1 May as its main deadline, but in 2026 EU students could apply until 31 July – check the 2027 dates, and apply early to leave time for housing.

Costs

  • Tuition 2027/28: €2,771 (Dutch statutory fee for EU students; THUAS’s own fee page currently lists €2,694 for 2026/27).
  • THUAS advises budgeting about €800 a year for books, excursions and trips, plus travel, housing and insurance for any semester abroad.
  • EU students may be able to borrow the fee through the Dutch DUO tuition-fee loan (collegegeldkrediet).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityThe Hague
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official THUAS website on 23 October 2026. THUAS has not yet published its 2027 application dates (its pages still show 2026 dates) or its own 2027/28 fee table; the €2,771 figure is the Dutch statutory rate for 2027/28. Always confirm details with the university before applying.