Become an entrepreneur by being one

  • Placed in the top impact startup hub Titaan
  • Taught by 50+ field experts and founders
  • 70% of our graduates have a running businesses.
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Does your heart beat faster at the thought of your own business?

Maybe you already know what you want to build: or you're still figuring it out. That’s okay.


At Unknown, you’ll meet like-minded people who think entrepreneurially, inspire you, and push you forward.

Ready to step into the Unknown?

Three reasons why 

founders of the future choose us

1. Community

Our vibrant community brings together like-minded peers, inspiring guest speakers, and leading entrepreneurs.

OUR COMMUNITY

2. Campus

At Unknown University, we know that founders need more than just knowledge: they need the right tools, connections, and spaces to thrive.

OUR CAMPUS

3. Classes

Forget traditional classrooms. Our faculty are real founders and field experts, not just lecturers. You’ll learn directly from those who’ve built, failed, pivoted, and scaled: gaining insights you won’t find in textbooks.

OUR CLASSES

Our students start their own business from day 1

  1. Learn by doing: build your business while you study.
  2. Mentors who are real founders.
  3. Access to a global network of investors and partners.
  4. Located in Europe’s impact hub: The Hague.
  5. While earning an accredited business degree
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Founders fix the future

Let's talk about your future

Studying for 4 years feels like an eternity. Especially when there's only one thought occupying your mind: I want to be an entrepreneur.

Imagine a future where you not only have a degree, but also a rock-solid foundation for your business. Or think further: after 4 years, your business is already thriving, and it's time for the next steps in growth.


Does this future fit you?

WHY CHOOSE UNKNOWN

Living in The Hague


Chances are you’re not from The Hague in the Netherlands. Borders don’t limit your ambition, and we understand that. But it’s important to have a comfortable place to live during your time at Unknown. We have various housing options available and will help wherever we can to find the right place for you to stay.

STUDENT HOUSING
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Teachers Founders / Specialists

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Christiaan Maats

Founder OAT Shoes

Founder of the world’s first biodegradable shoes that bloom teaches how to create a better world, from person to brand to product.

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Noor Figdor

Founder Feelou

Validation expert and founder of Feelou, an innovative pregnancy bra.

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Rutger Planken

Director Europe 365RetailMarkets

A true intrapreneur as a former global director eCommerce at Unilever and currently rolling out a US-based retail concept in Europe.

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Jan Saan

CTO CM.com

Jan stood at the foundation of building CM.com as CTO into Europe’s largest communication and payment platforms. A true master of scaling.