Nyenrode Business University

Nyenrode Business University

Nyenrode, a private business university in the Netherlands, was founded in 1946 by leaders from Philips, Shell, and Unilever. Their dedication to excellence and innovation continues to guide us. Ranked among Europe's top business schools, Nyenrode has campuses in Amsterdam and Breukelen. We offer rigorous academic degrees and a variety of short programs in business and management. 
  • 1 Bachelors
  • 49 Scholarships
  • Private Institution Type

Top reasons to study here

  • Personalized Experience Begin a transformative journey with small classes and personalized coaching, all aimed at enhancing both your personal and career growth
  • Remarkable ROI With our programs that meet industry needs and strong alumni and corporate networks, you will distinguish yourself in the competitive job market
  • Guaranteed Housing Nyenrode welcomes internationals with guaranteed housing that ensures you can immerse yourself fully in your life-changing journey

History

Founded in the aftermath of World War II, Nyenrode Business University was created by the collective ambition of industry giants such as KLM, Akzo, Philips Electronics, Royal Dutch Shell, and Unilever, with the goal of shaping responsible leaders who can contribute to a sustainable future.

Education

We offer intensive academic courses as well as short en longer-running programs in the fields of business, management, accountancy, controlling and fiscal law. These are also the fields we conduct academic research in.

Research

The Nyenrode faculty focuses on research with real life impact and education which impacts our students. This is also reflected in Nyenrode’s purpose: ‘serving society by shaping responsible leaders’.  

To ‘shape responsible leaders’, we believe in training students and participants in academic thinking, and to ‘serve society’ our research should have a measurable impact on society. 

Career

Career and Personal Development (CPD) is a department within Nyenrode serving all  students and alumni. Our mission is to help students and alumni realize career objectives by laying down a solid foundation for their career management, personal branding skills, and by providing contact with the corporate world. The essence of the CPD experience at Nyenrode will help students and alumni discover who they are, what they are good at and what they want to achieve. 

Nyenrode Business University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Nyenrode Business University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based

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The Smooth Movers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
Merit-based

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Coupons Plus Deals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2025
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based

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The Smooth Movers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
Merit-based

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Coupons Plus Deals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2025
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MyUS
Location not available

For a complete overview of scholarships for Nyenrode Business University, visit our scholarship search.

Student services

Hospitality and dedication are the core values of Nyenrode's Facility & Services department. We offer a wide range of services for our students, participants, visitors and staff, facilitating a stimulating environment for education and research.

Housing services

For the Amsterdam location, you can stay at student accommodations called OurDomain, a new housing complex only 15 minutes by subway from the Amsterdam city center. The modern self-contained apartments are designed for bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students. OurDomain is situated next to a train and metro station, which offers frequent and direct transport links to Amsterdam Central Station, Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, and Utrecht.

For the Breukelen location, you’ll stay in one of the five buildings on campus. The room types vary, such as studios, furnished rooms, and unfurnished rooms with and without kitchens. To ensure you feel at home on campus, we offer a number of facilities to make sure you can live, work, and relax in comfort. Among the facilities at our campus, you’ll find a living room, a student restaurant (Mensa), cubicles for project and group work, a laundromat, an outdoor kitchen for barbecues, and various sports accommodations.

Campus life

  • Both at the Amsterdam and Breukelen locations, Nyenrode provides guaranteed housing for registered students.
  • Nyenrode Amsterdam is located at the historical building ‘De Vijf Keizers’ in the heart of the city alongside one of the main canals (Keizersgracht). This location offers an international focus and stimulates students and businesses to connect. 
  • Nyenrode Breukelen is situated on a historical estate with a thirteenth-century castle at its heart. The location is only 30 minutes from Amsterdam. The campus allows you to fully focus on your student life while becoming an active member of a student association. By living and studying on campus, you will create a network of friends for life.

Sports facilities

Nyenrode has two tennis courts, a rugby and soccer pitch, a sports hall and fitness facilities (accessible with your student card), as well as scenic hiking and jogging tracks through the estate's woodlands. You can join any number of free activities on offer, such as the fitness bootcamp or spinning and boxing classes.

Student clubs

  • The Jongste Compagnie van Verre – or Youngest Company from Afar – (JCV) is Nyenrode Business Universiteit Amsterdam student association. The JCV was established in 2011. Committees within the association organize a variety of activities, some of them aimed at informing JCV members, some aiming to challenge and others focusing on physical activity.
  • De Nieuwe Compagnie van Verre (NCV), founded in 1947, is both a study as well as a student association with members from the BScBA and MScM program in the Breukelen location. The NCV provides its participants with the possibility to evolve themselves by participating in one or more of the 48 committees including board, event, business, and sports committees. 

Accreditation

Choosing Nyenrode means joining an elite group of institutions with prestigious accreditations like EQUIS and AMBA, symbols of global excellence in business education. These accreditations ensure the highest quality in teaching, research, and industry connections.

Aiming for the Triple Crown Accreditation, Nyenrode seeks to join the exclusive circle of AACSB-accredited schools, marking it among the top 1% of business schools globally. This, along with rising in the FT rankings, solidifies Nyenrode’s status as a premier business education provider

Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2023

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