Accredited Education

Unknown University of Applied Sciences is officially registered as a higher education institution under BRIN: 32AZ, as recognized by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture & Science (OCW) and listed in the national DUO register.

The programs of Unknown University of Applied Sciences are accredited by the NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders). This means our programmes meet strict national and international quality standards as defined by the Ministry of Education, Culture & Science for curriculum, staff, learning outcomes, and relevance.

Our Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship & Innovation is registered under ISAT: 35527, and our Master of Science in Scaling-Up is registered under ISAT: 70226.

Our students graduate with degrees recognised globally — giving you both the entrepreneurial edge and the academic assurance you need.

 A leading startup hub

We are proud to be listed in the Financial Times “Europe’s Leading Start-Up Hubs” ranking. Financial Times placed us at # 74 among the top European hubs for founders and entrepreneurs. https://rankings.ft.com/incubator-accelerator-programmes-europe/

What does that mean for you? You’re studying inside a recognised ecosystem of innovation, surrounded by peers, investors, and founders at the cutting edge. It’s not just a number, it’s proof that you’ll be part of something real.

Connected worldwide

Our impact reaches beyond the campus. We collaborate with international universities, industry partners and exchange platforms through Erasmus+ and bilateral agreements.

For instance, our partnership with CODE University gives students access to a semester of entrepreneurial tech education in Berlin.

These global connections mean you’re not just studying locally, you’re plugged into a network of founders, innovators and institutions across Europe and beyond.

What this means for your future

• Recognised degree + entrepreneurial path: you get both academic certification and real business experience.
• Studying in a ranked ecosystem: you learn inside one of Europe’s strongest founder hubs the environment itself boosts your opportunities.
• Global access: through our partnerships, you get exposure, exchange options and connections beyond the Netherlands.

With a Bachelor of Science degree from Unknown University, you meet the international standards required to continue into a wide range of Master’s programs, both in the Netherlands and abroad. Your diploma opens doors to further study at universities and business schools across Europe and beyond.

Ready to join?

See how accreditation, ranking and partnerships combine into real results for you. Download our full credentials, ask about exchange options, or book a call to talk with our admissions team about how this works in your context.