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Bachelor Creative Business

Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) · Breda, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOSelectiveApplied sciencesIntake test
Duration4 years
StartsSept 2027
EntrySelective
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2027/28€3,750 / yr

About the course

A practical, career-focused degree in marketing, media, production and entrepreneurship for the creative industries. You work on real-world projects in a Media Lab setting in an international class.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • BUas treats the Irish Leaving Certificate as equivalent to the Dutch HAVO diploma if you have at least 5 subjects from the established programme at O6/H7 or better, plus at least 200 CAO points. Irish applicants do not need an English test (secondary education in Ireland is exempt).
  • No specific subject requirement is published. Selection is by an online intake assessment (application letter, CV, study skills test and knowledge test) and an interview on Microsoft Teams.

How to apply

  1. Apply in StudielinkRegister in Studielink from 1 October 2026, by 1 May 2027 at the latest.
  2. My Online ApplicationAfter the invitation email, upload your CV, passport and school results by 4 May 2027.
  3. Intake assessment and interviewComplete the online intake assessment by 15 May 2027. An interview on Microsoft Teams follows within about two weeks.
  4. DecisionYou get the result within one week of the interview: admitted, waiting list or not admitted. Applying early does not improve your chances but gives you more time to prepare.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Apply in Studielink by 1 May 2027, submit My Online Application by 4 May 2027 and complete the online intake assessment by 15 May 2027. Applications open on 1 October 2026..

Costs

  • EU/EEA fee: €3,750 for 2027/28. This is higher than the standard Dutch fee because the programme holds the ‘small-scale and intensive education’ distinction. Extra costs listed include an introduction week (€195), first-year books (about €350), a required laptop, and possible costs for excursions, company visits and field trips.
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Selective course with a capped intake: you must complete an online assessment and interview. You can take part in only one intake round per year.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityBreda
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
Places190 places
EntrySelective
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Checked against the official BUas website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The application page does not show a year for its dates and the Irish diploma list is undated, so confirm with BUas. Always confirm details with the university before applying.