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BBA (IBA) – Specialisation in Financial Services Management

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

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededOpen entryApplied sciencesPrivate institutionRolling admissions
Duration3-4 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)2-4 weeks before 23 Aug 2027
EU fee (private, year not stated)€5,800 / yr

About the course

This is a practical, career-focused Bachelor of Business Administration at a private university of applied sciences, taught in English (240 ECTS). It focuses on the financial services sector, with modules such as money and banking, European financial regulations, international mortgages and loans, pensions and investment, and personal insurance, plus a work placement in banking or financial services.

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.
  • Your school-leaving certificate must be equivalent to the Dutch HAVO, VWO or MBO level-4 diploma. Wittenborg publishes no minimum grades or maths requirement and says students should not be judged on their school marks for entrance. Applicants with a gap of more than 5 years since finishing secondary school are not considered.
  • English at IELTS 6 or TOEFL equivalent. Applicants whose whole previous education was in English may be exempt once this is verified.

How to apply

  1. Apply onlineComplete the application on Wittenborg’s own portal (admission.wittenborg.eu), at least 2-4 weeks before the 23 August 2027 start.
  2. Upload documentsUpload your CV, motivation letter, school results (Leaving Cert), passport or EU ID card, a passport-size photo and proof of English.
  3. Admissions assessmentThe Admissions Team checks whether your Leaving Cert is equivalent to HAVO and whether you need an English test or exemption.
  4. Accept and startIf you are accepted, sign the study agreement and agree the payment terms to confirm enrolment. The September block starts on 23 August 2027.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Wittenborg has six entry dates a year. EU students must apply 2-4 weeks before their chosen entry date. The September 2027 block starts on 23 August 2027. If you miss the deadline, your application moves automatically to the next block. Apply earlier if you want time to arrange accommodation..

Costs

  • Wittenborg is a private university of applied sciences, so it does not charge the Dutch statutory fee. Irish and other EU students pay €5,800 a year (the standard rate is €11,800). There is also a compulsory study materials charge of €600 a year (journals, books, software, library, handouts). Wittenborg’s site does not say which academic year these fees are for, so check the 2027/28 fee before you apply.
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place. It is run by a private institution with higher fees than public Dutch universities, and you apply directly to Wittenborg.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityApeldoorn
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaWittenborg online application
PlacesNo cap published
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official Wittenborg website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The fees carry no stated academic year. The 23 August 2027 start date comes from Wittenborg’s published entry dates. Confirm both with Wittenborg. Always confirm details with the university before applying.