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Application process
Welcome to the application page for Unknown University of Applied Sciences, where entrepreneurship takes center stage.
On this page, you will find all the necessary information and steps to embark on your journey towards joining our dynamic community of like-minded individuals.
Take a step towards starting or scaling your business
If you have a burning passion for innovation, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a drive to make a real impact in the world, you’ve come to the right place.
From expressing your interest to experiencing our university firsthand, and finally, completing the application form, we are committed to guiding you every step of the way. Get ready to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and unlock endless possibilities.
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Entry requirements
(Dutch) high school students
Dutch HAVO and VWO students are directly admissible to the program, regardless of their study profile. International students are often admissible if they meet the requirements to join higher education in their country of origin. Due to the variety in international high school diploma’s, we manually check if your diploma meets the requirements.
To process your application, we need your (international) high school diploma & grade transcripts. Furthermore, we need:
1. Copy of your passport
2. Resume, motivation letter & CV
3. High school diploma and/or other education
4. Transcript of high school grades and/or other education
to be clear: if you have a HAVO or VWO Highschool diploma, you are exempted from needing an IELTS (or equivalent) certificate to demonstrate your level of English. This exemption is also in place for some highschool diplomas from abroad, please see this document for more information.
Business bachelor (B.B.A) students
Bachelor students who have either started or completed a bachelor programme are admissible to the program. In certain situations, you are exempt from taking certain courses in the Bachelor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship program, if you completed similar courses in your previous education.
MBO students - level 4 (NL)
Students with a MBO 4 degree (related to business) are directly admissible to the program.
To process your application, we need your MBO diploma & grade transcripts.
Furthermore, we need:
1. Copy of your passport
2. Resume, motivation letter & CV
3. High school diploma and/or other education
4. Transcript of high school grades and/or other education
5. Certificate proofing English proficiency (IELTS 6.0> / Cambridge B2> or equivalent.) In case your high school education was taught completely in English, you are exempt from getting a certificate
Application deadlines
EU/EEA: 15th of August for a September start
NON-EU/EEA: 1st of June for a September start
As we are a privately held boutique University of Applied Sciences we are free to accept late applications. Please contact us as soon as possible as enrolment after the dates mentioned above could still be possible.
21+ students / other situations
If neither of the abovementioned situations apply to you, you can still join the Bachelor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship if you can pass our 21+ test. This test is meant for people who are 21 years older and who do not have obtained a high school diploma.
This 21+ test consists of two assessments: a written assignment & an interview.
Furthermore, we need:
1. Copy of your passport
2. Resume, motivation letter & CV
3. High school diploma and/or other education
4. Transcript of high school grades and/or other education
5. Certificate proofing English proficiency (IELTS 6.0> / Cambridge B2> or equivalent.) In case your high school education was taught completely in English, you are exempt from getting a certificate
Practicalities
TUITION
EU/EEA APPLICANTS
The tuition fee at Unknown University of Applied Sciences is € 14.200. We offer a rebate for EU/NL students of € 700 if the tuition fee is paid in full in a one-time installment.
NON-EU/EEA APPLICANTS
The tuition fee at Unknown University of Applied Sciences is € 14.200. To support our students in their transition to a new country, Unknown arranges the VISA applications. Due to VISA application costs, no rebates are available.
English proficiency requirements
The requirement for sufficient English language proficiency can be met in the following ways :
1. By completing English-taught secondary education in Australia, Canada (with the exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America;
2. By obtaining an International Baccalaureate diploma in English;
3. By obtaining a European Baccalaureate diploma, with the subject English as first or second language (minimum final score result: 6);
4. By obtaining a French Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général with the Option Internationale du Baccaluréat (OIB), section britannique/américaine;
5. By submitting a valid English language proficiency test certificate. Note that we accept IELTS 6.0> / Cambridge B2.
Tuition
EU/NL € 14.200 (€ 13.500 if paid in full directly.)
Other € 14.200 (No rebate due to visa application costs).
As our program is fully accredited, it is possible for Dutch and European students to finance the tuition fee in full, and even a small part of the housing/living costs, using DUO Student Finance. We can help you apply for it once you are enrolled. For more information please take a look at our finance page
