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Bachelor Creative Business (BA)

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences · Leeuwarden, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededOpen entryApplied sciencesOpen entry
Duration4 years (3-year fast track available)
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)15 Aug 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

A practical, career-focused degree that combines creative and business skills for management roles in the media industry, including film, radio, TV, online media, music and games. Students work on real industry assignments, use on-campus studios and can choose minors such as Music Business, Media Concepts & Sustainability or Photography.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • NHL Stenden’s recognised qualifications list accepts the Irish Leaving Certificate with at least 6 subjects, of which at least 2 at Higher Level with grades H1-H4. This list dates from 2021, so confirm with admissions.
  • No portfolio or specific subject requirement was found for the 4-year programme. The 3-year fast track has its own admission requirements that are not shown on the pages checked, so ask admissions whether your Leaving Cert qualifies.

How to apply

  1. Apply on StudielinkRegister for Creative Business (4-year or 3-year track) on studielink.nl before 15 August for a September start (15 January for a February start on the 4-year programme).
  2. Submit documentsSend NHL Stenden your application documents, such as your Leaving Cert results (or predicted grades) and passport, as requested after your Studielink registration.
  3. Study MatchingComplete NHL Stenden’s Study Matching step, which is part of its application procedure.
  4. Finalise your applicationOnce your final Leaving Cert results are checked you receive your admission decision; then arrange housing and tuition payment before the start.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 15 August for EU/EEA applicants starting in September (NHL Stenden’s general EU deadline, published without a year). The 4-year programme also has a February start (EU deadline 15 January). The 3-year track starts in September..

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). Also budget for Adobe InDesign (about €150), field trips, study books, a laptop and software. On the 3-year track, books, handouts, minors and field trips come to about €1,750.
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityLeeuwarden
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official NHL Stenden website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Fees shown are for 2026/27, the Irish rule comes from a 2021 qualifications list, and the deadlines are NHL Stenden’s standing dates without a year. Confirm all of them for 2027 entry. Always confirm details with the university before applying.