Overview

On successful completion English and Business Preparation Programme from Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences , students will be awarded an IBA Foundation Year Certificate and progression to the bachelor's degree programme, with exemption for all IBA credits already achieved.

Key facts:

This programme is for students wishing to study the Master of Science in International Hospitality, International Tourism or International Event Management, and require or would like to study a half-year master's preparation course that will fully prepare them for their chosen MSc programme. Students only have to choose the Master of Science pathway at the end of the first semester, allowing complete flexibility.

Wittenborg offers an intensive IELTS English preparation programme for entry into its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Students with an IELTS level 5 are offered a full, one-year IELTS English programme. If progress in the target language reaches a 5.5 level of IELTS, then students can combine a number of business modules from the first year of the International Business Administration. This decision rests with the tutor and coordinator of the foundation course.
Students whose entry level is IELTS 5.5 are offered a half-year preparation programme before starting their chosen bachelor's pathway.

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Programme Structure

The foundation year concept at Wittenborg is simple:

Pre-Bachelor's: Foundation Modules of the Bachelor International Business Administration, together with intensive lessons of Academic English. Minimum IELTS level 5 required for entry.

Pre-Master's:

Combine a half-year semester of master's preparation with your chosen MSc degree for an additional fee of only €1,700.

This programme is for students wishing to study the Master of Science in International Hospitality, International Tourism or International Event Management, and require or would like to study a half-year master's preparation course that will fully prepare them for their chosen MSc programme. Students only have to choose the Master of Science pathway at the end of the first semester, allowing complete flexibility.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00

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18 May 2026 (May Block)

4 August 2026 (September Block)

12 October 2026 (October Block)

30 November 2026 (December Block)

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Apeldoorn, Netherlands

Disciplines

Business Administration Language Studies View 36 other preparation in Language Studies in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

Wittenborg offers an intensive IELTS English preparation programme for entry into its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Students with an IELTS level 5 are offered a full one-year IELTS English programme. If progress in the target language reaches a 5.5 level of IELTS, then students can combine a number of business modules from the first year of the International Business Administration. This decision rests with the tutor and coordinator of the foundation course.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9800 EUR / year

≈ 9800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

9800 EUR / year

≈ 9800 EUR / year

Living costs

Apeldoorn

Netherlands

815 - 1040 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Apeldoorn

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