About the university
Windesheim is a public university of applied sciences with about 25,000 students and campuses in Zwolle and Almere. Most of its teaching is in Dutch, but it offers two full bachelor's degrees in English, both in Zwolle: International Business and Global Project and Change Management.
Like other Dutch universities of applied sciences, Windesheim focuses on practical, career-oriented education. Students work on real projects with organisations, take internships and study in small classes. In the Keuzegids HBO 2027, Windesheim ranks fourth among Dutch universities of applied sciences.
For Indian students the main draws are a low non-EU fee (€9,314 a year in 2026/27) for a four-year BBA, small classes and a friendly mid-sized city. Windesheim does not offer its own scholarships, saying its fees are already low.
Zwolle is a historic city in the east of the Netherlands. Windesheim estimates living costs for non-EU students at €18,000 to €24,000 a year including tuition.
- Type
- Public university of applied sciences (hogeschool)
- Total students
- About 25,000 full-time and part-time students (About Windesheim page)
- Staff
- About 2,700 employees in education, research and support
- Campuses
- Zwolle and Almere; the English-taught bachelor's are at Campus 2 in Zwolle
- English-taught degrees
- Two bachelor's degrees (International Business; Global Project and Change Management), plus exchange programmes
- Intake
- September (2027 start: 6 September)
- Class size
- About 20 students per class; 15–18 in International Business
Rankings
Keuzegids HBO (Netherlands) 2027
4th among Dutch universities of applied sciences
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €9,314
- Duration
- 4 years (full time)
- Intakes
- September (start 6 September 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT 80, Pearson 61 or Cambridge 169
- Undergraduate
Global Project and Change Management (BBA)
- Fee / year
- €9,314
- Duration
- 4 years (full time)
- Intakes
- September (start 6 September 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.0 overall (6.5 in reading and writing preferred), TOEFL iBT 80 or Pearson 61
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Business (BBA) | 4 years (full time) | €9,314 | ≈ ₹9.9 lakh |
| Global Project and Change Management (BBA) | 4 years (full time) | €9,314 | ≈ ₹9.9 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 Windesheim University of Applied Sciences with similar universities in the Netherlands.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Windesheim assesses each application individually and compares your school qualification with the Dutch equivalent. Indian Class 12 applicants are assessed this way.
- For International Business, maths or economics at school helps but is not required.
- Non-EU applicants should apply through Studielink by 1 June for International Business and by 1 May for Global Project and Change Management.
- Applicants aged 21 or over without the right diploma may be admitted after a 21+ entrance exam.
Postgraduate
- Windesheim does not offer full English-taught master's degrees on its international site; its English-taught options are two bachelor's degrees and exchange programmes.
Documents
- Passport
- Readable copies of your diploma and final transcript (Class 12 mark sheet), uploaded to Studielink
- Certified translation into English, Dutch or German if documents are in another language
- English test result (not older than two years)
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 overall; Global Project and Change Management prefers 6.5 in reading and writing |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 |
| Pearson (PTE) | 61 minimum |
| Cambridge / LanguageCert | Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (169–175); LanguageCert 65 |
| Exemptions | Listed exemptions cover Dutch, German, IB and European Baccalaureate diplomas and English-taught diplomas from the US, Canada, Australia, the UK or Ireland. Indian boards are not named, so plan for a test. |
Accommodation and living costs
Windesheim works with the housing provider SSH. First-year international students on both English-taught bachelor's can get a furnished room at Talentenplein in Zwolle; you pay four months' rent before the start. Look for September housing from April.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Talentenplein shared room (International Business) | €515per month | ≈ ₹54,590 |
| Talentenplein studio shared with one student (GPCM)2025/26 rate | €515per month | ≈ ₹54,590 |
| Average room in Zwolle | €400–750per month | ≈ ₹42,400 – ₹79,500 |
| Food, clothes, going out and phone | €350–550per month | ≈ ₹37,100 – ₹58,300 |
| Health insurance | €40–140per month | ≈ ₹4,240 – ₹14,840 |
Campus and location
Both English-taught bachelor's are taught at Campus 2 in Zwolle. Windesheim also has a campus in Almere.
- Campus 2 in Zwolle, Building X, for International Business and Global Project and Change Management.
- Small classes of about 15–20 students.
- Global Project and Change Management students are part of the Windesheim Honours College.
- International Business offers a double degree option with a partner university in Munich.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Both degrees include internships and real client projects. International Business students do an internship from the second semester of year 2 and can take a second internship or study abroad in year 3. Windesheim does not publish graduate employment figures on its English pages. For post-study stay options, see our Netherlands guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in the Netherlands
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FAQs
How much does Windesheim cost for Indian students?
The non-EU tuition fee for 2026/27 is €9,314 a year. Windesheim estimates total yearly costs for non-EU students, including tuition, at €18,000 to €24,000.
Which programmes are taught in English?
Two full bachelor's degrees: International Business (BBA) and Global Project and Change Management (BBA). Both take four years and start in September in Zwolle.
When is the application deadline?
For non-EU applicants, 1 June for International Business and 1 May for Global Project and Change Management. Apply through Studielink.
Does Windesheim offer scholarships?
No. Windesheim says it does not offer scholarships because its tuition is already low. It points students to Study in NL for other scholarships.
Does Windesheim help with housing?
Yes. First-year international students on both English-taught degrees can rent a furnished room at Talentenplein through SSH for about €515 a month.
Sources
- Windesheim homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Windesheim: About Windesheim (opens in a new tab)
- Windesheim: Bachelor's degrees (opens in a new tab)
- Windesheim: International Business (opens in a new tab)
- Windesheim: Global Project and Change Management (opens in a new tab)
- Windesheim: Finance (opens in a new tab)
- Windesheim: Entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Windesheim: Student housing (opens in a new tab)
- Windesheim: Keuzegids HBO 2027 news (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.windesheim.com (opens in a new tab)
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