International Business
Do you want to become a problem solver, a savvy business person and a truly global citizen? Are you an adventurous entrepreneur? Fulfil your dreams and ambitions with a degree from our International Business programme, which prepares you for a career in the global business world.
In the courses you will follow, there is a strong focus on sustainable business (in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals), building essential digital business skills and entrepreneurship. There is an innovative approach to learning: our projects resemble real-life business situations.
You will be surrounded by students and lecturers from all over the world, and have two work placements - one of which is abroad - so you will have a truly international experience. You will love living and studying in Utrecht, the most vibrant student town in the Netherlands!
As well as working on practical business cases, you also get to make decisions regarding the curriculum you follow, allowing you to have a personalised experience. This consists of your choice of minor (done abroad), language and two work placements in year 2 and 4.
Why study International Business at HU?
- A truly international experience. You'll have work placements and study periods abroad, get taught by an international team of tutors, meet an international student population in this completely English-based programme.
- Practice-based education. Your teachers are in direct contact with the professional world. You and your fellow students will work in exciting real-life projects for international companies.
- Colour your individual specialisation. Within prescheduled themes you can choose your own path, allowing you to create the programme that suits you best.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Note: you may be invited to participate in a programme selection check. A short assessment designed to help determine whether the programme is a good match for your interests, skills, and expectations.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
To be accepted to Fast track, students need to write a motivational letter and have a video interview before September 1st.
You will have excellent career opportunities in international business, with multinational companies and other ambitious, forward-looking employers. You typically begin in an entry-level position, but soon progress into more strategic or managerial roles.
- Product manager
- Marketing executive
- Online marketing specialist
- Sales coordinator
- Export manager
IB graduates are trained to work in a variety of positions in a variety of companies, from small start-ups to large companies such as:
- Philips
- World Bank
- United Nations
- AkzoNobel
- Adyen
