For a Bachelor’s programme (like International Business Administration or International Relations & Diplomacy), international applicants must:

Have completed a secondary/high school diploma that is equivalent to a Dutch HAVO or VWO level qualification. Your foreign diploma will be evaluated on an individual basis to ensure it meets this standard before your application can be processed. 

Submit a completed online application form, official academic transcripts, a copy of your passport, and the required application fee (€100) and registration fee (€100) — both are non-refundable. 

Demonstrate sufficient English language ability, typically by providing an IELTS score of at least 6.0 or TOEFL equivalent (e.g., TOEFL iBT 80 / TOEFL PBT 580). If you were previously taught in English, you can submit a stamped letter from your school confirming that instruction was in English instead of a test. 

Some candidates may be required to attend an admission interview if IBSH deems it necessary.

As of now, IBSH cannot sponsor student visas for non-EU/non-EEA applicants for Bachelor’s programmes in the Netherlands, so only European Union (EU) students or live-stream online applicants are eligible to apply for the degree programmes. For non-EU students, campus-based options are currently limited to short courses or advanced diploma programmes.