# Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences

> private · Apeldoorn / Amsterdam · netherlands

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €11800 — verified 2026-08-01
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-08-01
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €13,569 per year (2026, Immigration service (IND) — required amounts: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September | Aug 01 | Wittenborg accepts rolling applications. Non-EU can apply late; Sep intake deadline Aug 1. Multiple intakes per year. |
| January | Dec 01 | January intake available. |
| April | Mar 15 | April intake available. |

Deadlines verified 2026-08-01.

## Profile

- **Country:** netherlands (NL)
- **City:** Apeldoorn / Amsterdam
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** business, economics, management
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, foundation-pathway
- **Website:** https://www.wittenborg.eu
- **Address:** Brinklaan 268, 7311 JD Apeldoorn, Netherlands
- **Data verified:** 2026-08-01

## About

Wittenborg operates in Apeldoorn and Amsterdam, offering flexibility in study location. Apeldoorn is a mid-sized city with parks, cultural venues, and a quieter atmosphere than Amsterdam; Amsterdam offers full urban energy but higher costs. The university allows students to shift between locations, giving options for balancing city life with affordability.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €11,800/year — competitive among private Dutch universities for business degrees.
- IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible for most CIS applicants without additional prep.
- Up to 6 intakes per year means flexible start dates: January, April, September or October — an application made in summer can still start the same autumn.
- Holland Scholarship of €5,000 (one-time) is available for RU/UA/KZ/UZ applicants.
- After graduation, Netherlands offers a one-year orientation permit (Zoekjaar) to find work in the EU.
- Students may work 16 h/week during term and full-time in summer with no separate work permit needed.

## Watch out for

- Wittenborg is a private applied-sciences institution (HBO) — its brand carries less recognition than Dutch public universities abroad.
- Russian applicants must apply via Moscow embassy only; SWIFT transfers to the Netherlands are blocked, complicating tuition payment.
- Apeldoorn is a mid-size city with limited student nightlife and fewer internship opportunities than Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
- Financial proof requires roughly €13,600 in a blocked account or sponsor letter — a significant upfront barrier.
- The OnCampus Amsterdam progression pathway is closed to Russian residents due to sanctions compliance.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** Holland/NL Scholarship: €5,000 (non-EU/EEA, first year only)
- **Note:** Holland/NL Scholarship available at most NL universities for non-EU/EEA students. BY eligibility uncertain due to EU restrictions.
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €320–420
- **Private housing:** €420–570
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Apeldoorn
- **How to apply:** Apply via Wittenborg housing service (campus housing available). Small city between Arnhem and Zwolle.
- **Notes:** Wittenborg has on-campus rooms. Apeldoorn is affordable and international-student-friendly.
- **Source:** https://www.studyinholland.nl/practical-matters/housing

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [Holland Scholarship](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/holland-scholarship.md) — €5,000 one-time (first year)
- [Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS)](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/orange-tulip-scholarship.md) — Partial to full tuition (varies by institution)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)

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