Frequently asked questions
Common questions received from students interested in studying AMSIB's Bachelor in International Business.
These are the most common questions we receive from students interested in studying the AMSIB Bachelor in International Business.
Once you've read through them and you still have questions, please contact us.
Questions overview
Here's a list of questions covered in each section. Scroll down to see their replies.
GENERAL
When does the International Business bachelor programme start?
Are there any open days or events to gather more information about the programme?
Where will classes be taught?
What is the Dutch teaching style like?
What is the study load?
How international is the programme?
APPLYING FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
How do I apply for the programme?
What does the enrolment process look like?
What are the admission requirements?
SUBMITTING YOUR CREDENTIAL DOCUMENTS
Where do I need to submit the required documents?
What do I have to submit if I do not have my official diploma yet AND I need a residence permit for study purposes?
When will I know if I am accepted?
APPLICATION DEADLINES
What are the application deadlines for non-EU applicants?
What are the application deadlines for EU applicants?
What are the application deadlines for non-EU TRANSFER applicants?
IMMMIGRATION
I am an international non-EU student and need a residence permit for study purposes. What is the immigration process like?
What are the costs of the immigration process?
How can I contact the AUAS immigration team?
TUITION FEES
What are the tuition fees?
How and when can I pay the tuition fee?
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDING YOUR STUDIES
Are there any scholarships for this programme for international students?
Can I receive funding for public transport as an international student?
Can I work while following the programme?
HOUSING AND ARRIVING
How can I find accommodation in the Netherlands as an international student?
What are the costs of living in the Netherlands?
What do I need to do before I arrive in the Netherlands?
How can I contact the AUAS housing department?
CONTACT
Who can I contact if I have further questions?
General
When does the International Business bachelor programme start?
The programme starts every academic year in the beginning of September, the first or second week.
There is no start in February.
Are there any open days or events to gather more information about the programme?
Check our Get to know us page(opens in new window) for upcoming events.
Where will the classes be taught?
The classes will be taught at the Corry Tendeloo Building located at Fraijlemaborg 133, Amsterdam.
What is the Dutch teaching style like?
The teaching style is interactive and student-centered. It focuses on teamwork which makes it easy to meet other international students. A large part of our study programme is also dedicated to writing papers and working in groups to analyse and to solve specific problems.
- 42 weeks of teaching per year
- 40 hours (on average) per week total
- 20 contact hours: lectures, seminars, teamwork
- 20 self-study hours: research, assignments, studying
How international is the study programme?
- 35% international faculty
- 30%-40% international students
Applying for International Business
How do I apply for the International Business bachelor programme?
You can apply in ‘Studielink’ (Dutch national educational administration portal). After a few days you will receive further application instructions from the Central Student Administration team by email (csa@hva.nl) because the application process depends on your situation. International students can check the step-by-step admission process plan here.
What does the enrolment process look like?
What are the admission requirements?
Full-time programme - check admission requirements.
Fast-track programme - check admission requirements.
Submitting your credential documents
Where do I need to submit the required documents?
After you apply in Studielink, within a few days you will receive an email from the Central Student Administration team (csa@hva.nl) with a link where you need to submit your documents.
What do I have to submit if I do not have my official diploma yet AND I need a residence permit for study purposes?
If you are still completing your current degree, you need to upload your most recent transcript of records and a graduation statement by 1 June. You need to upload your official diploma by 1 July.
When will I know if I am accepted?
It takes about 2-8 weeks for the Central Student Administration team to evaluate your academic documents. If your academic documents are accepted, you will receive a letter of conditional acceptance. To get fully accepted you will need to pay the tuition fees (which is possible as of May every year) and, if applicable, go through the immigration process that starts in May. After your academic documents are accepted and you have paid the tuition fees, you will receive your proof of enrolment as soon as possible.
Application deadlines
What are the application deadlines for non-EU applicants?
Please note that the application deadlines are subject to change. This overview gives an indication of the potential deadlines. Always follow the deadlines that are communicated to you by email.
| Application step | Deadlines |
| Application deadline studielink | 1 May |
| Fill out questionnaire | Deadline is provided in the email with the questionnaire |
| Submit credentials* | 1 June |
| Submit proof of English language proficiency | 15 June |
| Submit payments necessary for immigration procedure including tuition fees | 1 July |
| Submit immigration documents | 1 July |
| If you are currently graduating, submit your official diploma by* | 1 July |
* Are you graduating this academic year? Then you need to:
- Submit a signed copy of your most recent transcript of records and a graduation statement signed by your home university by 1 June.
- Submit a certified copy of your final diploma and notify the Central Student Administration by 1 July.
What are the application deadlines for EU applicants?
Please note that the application deadlines are subject to change. This overview gives an indication of the potential deadlines. Always follow the deadlines that are communicated to you by email.
| Application step | Deadlines |
| Application deadline studielink | 15 August |
| Submit credentials | 15 August |
| Submit proof of English language proficiency | 15 August |
| Tuition fee payment | 31 August |
What are the application deadlines for non-EU TRANSFER applicants?
See more information about transferring to the AUAS.
Please note that the application deadlines are subject to change. This overview gives an indication of the potential deadlines. Always follow the deadlines that are communicated to you by email.
| Application step | Deadlines |
| Application deadline Studielink | 15 June |
| Submit credentials | Within two weeks after application |
| Submit immigration documents + tuition fee payment | 20 July |
Immigration
I'm an international non-EU student and need a residence permit for study purposes. What is the immigration process like?
You can check our Immigration page. One important step in the immigration process is providing the proof of financial means for living expenses. The university's immigration department emails you to help you step-by-step during the immigration process. They will email you in May to provide more information about the process and the deadlines.
The university immigration department will apply for a residence permit for study purposes on your behalf.
What are the costs of the immigration process?
You can check here the immigration costs. You need to pay a fee for the Dutch Immigration Service and provide a returnable deposit as the proof of financial means for living expenses. Please note that the proof of financial means for living expenses is not a payment and is fully refunded to you after the start of your studies.
How can I contact the AUAS immigration team?
To contact immigration affairs send an email to immigration@hva.nl.
Tuition fees
What are the tuition fees?
Check our tuition fees for different categories of student.
How and when can I pay the tuition fees?
EU applicants
As of May you will be able to pay the tuition fees in Studielink. It is possible to pay in monthly instalments. The deadline to arrange payment of the tuition fees is 31 August.
Non-EU applicants
Paying the tuition fees is part of the immigration process. In May you will receive instructions from the AUAS immigration department by email to prepare your immigration file and to pay the tuition fees. For your first study year you cannot pay the tuition fees in monthly instalments. Starting from your second year, if you have a Dutch bank account, you can pay in monthly instalments.
Scholarships and funding your studies
Are there any scholarships for this programme for international students?
EU applicants
You can check on the Dutch government website to see if you are eligible for student funding from the Dutch government.
Non-EU applicants
You may be eligible for the NL Scholarship that the AUAS offers. For more information check our scholarship page.
Can I receive funding for public transport as an international student?
You may be eligible for a student travel product from the Dutch government. You can check the student travel product website to see if you are eligible.
Can I work while following the programme?
Check the working while studying to see which rules and regulations apply.
EU applicants: If you are from the EU/EEA or Switzerland you are free to work without restrictions. However, if you start to work alongside your studies you do need to take out a certain health insurance type. If you fail to do so you might face a high fine.
Non-EU applicants: If you work with a company you will also need a work permit. It is important to be aware of the regulations because otherwise you are in violation of your residence permit.
Housing & preparing to arrive in the Netherlands
How can I find accommodation in the Netherlands as an international student?
Amsterdam is one of the most popular university cities in the Netherlands, so the demand for reasonably priced accommodation is very high. Since Dutch universities are not allowed to own housing properties under Dutch law, the AUAS cannot facilitate accommodations for all international students. You are ultimately responsible for your own accommodation. To assist international students with finding suitable accommodation, the AUAS has agreements with various housing corporations in Amsterdam to provide furnished accommodation for a maximum period of one year. To make the allocation of housing as fair as possible for all, we work with a lottery draw which takes place in early June. Read more about housing.
What are the costs of living in the Netherlands?
Please take a look at our estimate of cost of living expenses.
What do I need to do before I arrive in the Netherlands?
You can find everything you need to do before and upon your arrival in the Netherlands on the Upon Arrival website. If you have any questions about your arrival, you can send an email to uponarrival@hva.nl.
How can I contact the AUAS housing department?
Please visit Housing Contact and FAQ.
Contact Information
Who can I contact if I have further questions?
If you have any further questions, please email the admission support team at bachelor.amsib@hva.nl.