Nyenrode Business Universiteit

Why this works

• Netherlands offers a 1-year Zoekjaar post-study work permit, letting you job-hunt in the EU after graduation.
• English is the language of instruction — no Dutch required for your degree.
• IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS applicants with standard preparation.
• Holland Scholarship provides €5,000 (first year) for non-EU students including RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationals.
• Students may work 16 h/week term-time and full-time in summer without a separate work permit.
• Breukelen's small-town campus setting offers a focused, close-knit business school environment near Amsterdam.

What to check

• Tuition of €25,500/year is among the highest in the Netherlands — significantly above public university fees.
• Nyenrode is a private institution not listed on VH/UNL sector-member registers, which may affect employer recognition in some markets.
• Russian students face SWIFT payment blocks to the Netherlands — tuition transfer requires intermediary services.
• Breukelen is a small town: limited local job market for part-time work and post-study networking outside the campus.
• BY (Belarus) students have no confirmed standard visa pathway to the Netherlands — IND contact required before applying.

Scholarships

Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.