About the university
Nyenrode Business University (Nyenrode Business Universiteit) is a private business school with university status, with its main campus in Breukelen. It also teaches in Amsterdam and The Hague, and it is one of the few Dutch schools to hold all three major business-school accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
Nyenrode is small and focused on business. For international students the main English-taught options are a three-year BSc in Business Administration, a full-time MSc in Management with tracks in Digital Business & Innovation, Financial Management and Global Business, and a 14-month full-time Impact MBA. It is also known in the Netherlands for executive education and accountancy.
Indian students look at Nyenrode for a triple-accredited management master's or MBA in the Netherlands. It is much more expensive than Dutch public universities, and it says it does not offer fully funded scholarships, but alumni-funded awards of up to €10,000 (and up to €15,000 for the MBA) are available. Its MSc in Management also has a 12-month route for students from SPJIMR in Mumbai.
- Type
- Private business university with university status since 1982
- Accreditation
- Triple Crown: AACSB (2026), EQUIS (since 2000) and AMBA (since 2001), plus NVAO
- Campuses
- Breukelen (main estate campus), Amsterdam (Keizersgracht) and The Hague
- English-taught degrees
- BSc Business Administration, MSc in Management (full-time) and the Impact MBA
- Intakes
- August (bachelor's and MSc pre-master); September (full-time Impact MBA)
- Tuition
- €37,000 for the full-time MSc in Management; €49,000 for the Impact MBA (2027/28 entry)
Rankings
Financial Times European Business Schools 2025
60th of 100 European business schools
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Science in Management (full-time)
- Fee / year
- €27,750
- Duration
- 16 months including the pre-master (12 months on the SPJIMR route)
- Intakes
- August 2027 (pre-master; master phase from January 2028). Deadlines 15 January and 1 May 2027
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0, PTE Academic 61, TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale), Cambridge C1/C2 176 or LanguageCert 65
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €42,000
- Duration
- 14 months full-time
- Intakes
- September 2027 (final deadline 1 May 2027; rolling admissions)
- English
- IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale) or Cambridge CAE/CPE 176; waiver for English-taught degrees
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Management (full-time) | 16 months including the pre-master (12 months on the SPJIMR route) | €27,750 | ≈ ₹29.4 lakh |
| Impact MBA (full-time) | 14 months full-time | €42,000 | ≈ ₹44.5 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Nyenrode Business University with similar universities in the Netherlands.
Scholarships
- MSc in Management
Revolving Scholarship (Nyenrode Fund)
Value: Up to €10,000 a year
Eligibility: Open to all applicants; funded by alumni, and recipients are expected to give back later. Nyenrode says it offers no fully funded scholarships, so you must cover at least half the tuition plus living costs.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Impact MBA
Impact MBA scholarships
Value: €10,000 (Innovative Leader, Diversity and Inclusion, Women in Business) or €15,000 (Triple Crown)
Eligibility: Merit-based awards for admitted Impact MBA candidates, depending on eligibility.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- The BSc in Business Administration is a three-year, English-taught bachelor's for school leavers, starting in mid-August in Breukelen or Amsterdam. Entry depends on your prior education (for example a diploma comparable to Dutch HAVO or VWO); check your Class 12 board with Nyenrode's admissions team.
Postgraduate
- MSc in Management: a bachelor's from a research university or university of applied sciences with a GPA of at least 6.5/10 or 2.6/4, no more than 3 years of full-time work experience, and an affinity with maths and statistics. Applied-sciences graduates take the full pre-master.
- Impact MBA: a bachelor's or master's, at least 3 years of full-time post-graduate work experience including 1 year in a managerial role, and GMAT Focus 555, GRE 157 or Nyenrode's LTP test (€235).
- MSc deadlines: 15 January (first) and 1 May 2027 (final). MBA final deadline: 1 May 2027. Admission days run every few weeks, so apply early.
Documents
- Passport
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts with a grades list
- English test taken within 2 years of the start
- CV and motivation letter
- Two work-related reference letters and a GMAT/GRE or LTP score (MBA)
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 for the MSc in Management; 6.5 for the Impact MBA. |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.5 on the new scale (as published by Nyenrode). |
| PTE Academic | 61 for the MSc in Management. |
| Cambridge and LanguageCert | Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 176; LanguageCert Academic 65 (MSc). |
| Waiver | The Impact MBA waives the test for native speakers and graduates of English-taught degrees. Ask whether your Indian degree counts. |
Accommodation and living costs
Nyenrode's Breukelen estate has on-campus student housing; MSc students who choose Breukelen must live on campus, and bachelor's students in Breukelen are guaranteed housing. Students in Amsterdam find their own rooms. Nyenrode lists the price ranges below without stating the period; check with the school.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Housing, Breukelen campusDepends on room type | €600–700per month (period not stated by Nyenrode) | ≈ ₹63,600 – ₹74,200 |
| Housing, Amsterdam | €900–1,200per month (period not stated by Nyenrode) | ≈ ₹95,400 – ₹1.3 lakh |
| MSc in Management, full programme2027/28 entry, including pre-master and admissions fee | €37,000total programme | ≈ ₹39.2 lakh |
| Impact MBA, full programme | €49,000total programme | ≈ ₹51.9 lakh |
Campus and location
Nyenrode's main campus is in Breukelen, with on-campus housing and a hotel. It also has locations in Amsterdam and The Hague.
- Breukelen: main campus with student housing; MSc students there live on campus.
- Amsterdam: Keizersgracht location for the bachelor's and MSc.
- Triple Crown accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and a certified B Corp.
- The MSc includes a Global Immersion Program study trip abroad.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Nyenrode is closely tied to Dutch business, with an international alumni network and strong executive education. It did not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we checked. See our Netherlands guide for post-study work rules.
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Studying in the Netherlands
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in the Netherlands. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much does Nyenrode cost for Indian students?
For 2027/28 entry, the full-time MSc in Management costs €37,000 in total (pre-master and master) and the Impact MBA costs €49,000. Living costs are extra.
Is Nyenrode a public university?
No. It is a private business university, so its fees are much higher than Dutch public universities.
Does Nyenrode need GMAT?
The Impact MBA needs GMAT Focus 555, GRE 157 or Nyenrode's own LTP test. The MSc in Management page does not mention GMAT.
Are there scholarships?
Yes, but none are fully funded. MSc students can apply for alumni-funded awards of up to €10,000 a year, and MBA scholarships are €10,000 or €15,000.
Is there a special route for Indian students?
Nyenrode lists a 12-month SPJIMR route for its MSc in Management, linked to SPJIMR in Mumbai.
Sources
- Nyenrode: home page (opens in a new tab)
- Nyenrode: MSc in Management (full-time) (opens in a new tab)
- Nyenrode: MSc in Management overview (opens in a new tab)
- Nyenrode: Impact MBA (opens in a new tab)
- Nyenrode: Impact MBA full-time (opens in a new tab)
- Nyenrode: BSc Business Administration (opens in a new tab)
- Nyenrode: accreditations and rankings (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.nyenrode.nl/en (opens in a new tab)
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