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Our program
Over a course of four years at Unknown University of Applied Sciences, you'll attend weekly workshops, receive personalized coaching, and team mentoring for your business projects. Apply these lessons immediately to your business. Here’s an overview of your yearly courses.
Year 1
1.1. Ready to Start
1.2. Founders and Ideas
1.3. Impact Entrepreneurship
1.4. Trendwatching
1.5. Finance and Legal for Founders I
1.6. Entrepreneurial Research Methods
1.7. Data Driven Decisionmaking
1.8. Design Thinking
Year 2
2.1. Lean Startup
2.2. Resilience and Effectiveness
2.3. Business Modeling
2.4. Finance and Legal for Founders II
2.5. Branding
2.6. Lean Pricing
2.7. Tech for Founders
2.8. Growth Hacking
Year 3
3.1. Sales
3.2. Stakeholder Management
3.3. Service Innovation Design
3.4. Scaling a Startup
3.5. Culture and Communication in Entrepreneurship
3.6. Present Your Startup
3.7. Funding
3.8. Future Tech
Year 4
4.1. Leadership and Teambuilding
4.2. Hiring and Firing
4.3. Customer Behaviour
4.4. Systems Thinking
4.5. Market Strategy and Internationalization
4.6. Ready to Rise
Aptitude Test

Study schedule
Build your business while you study.
Our program is designed for real founders. You’ll graduate with more than just a degree—you’ll graduate with a business that’s already making an impact.
Entry requirements
(DUTCH) HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
If you hold a Dutch HAVO or VWO diploma, you are directly admissible to our Bachelor of Science program, regardless of your study profile.
What we need from you:
- Copy of your passport
- Motivation letter & CV/resume
- High school diploma and/or other education
- Transcript of grades
Dutch HAVO or VWO graduates are exempt from English tests.
π If this applies to you, take the next step and apply for the Bachelor of Science through our application form.
Students with a high school diploma are admissible to our Bachelor of Science program.
INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
If you have completed a high school diploma abroad, you are often admissible if your diploma qualifies you for higher education in your home country. Because international diplomas vary, we manually check if yours meets our requirements.
Would you like clarity before applying?
π You can book a Discovery Call with our admissions team, and we’ll check your diploma together.
What we need from you:
- Copy of your passport
- Motivation letter & CV/resume
- High school diploma and/or other education
- Transcript of grades
English proficiency requirements for Bachelor applicants:
- IELTS: Academic, minimum overall band score of 6.0
- Cambridge: B2 First (General or Business Vantage) with a score ≥ 169
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 60
Some international diplomas qualify for an exemption on English proficiency — contact us to find out.
π If you feel you already meet the requirements, take the next step and apply now for the Bachelor of Science
DUTCH MBO STUDENTS β LEVEL 4 (BUSINESS-RELATED)
If you hold a Dutch MBO 4 diploma in a business-related field, you are directly admissible to the program.
What we need from you:
- Copy of your passport
- Motivation letter & CV/resume
- MBO diploma and transcripts
- High school diploma and/or other education (if available)
- Transcript of grades
- Proof of English proficiency
π If this applies to you, take the next step and apply for the Bachelor of Science.
TUITION FEE & APPLICATION DEADLINES
EU / NL Students
- €15,000 per year
- Monthly installments available via direct debit
Non-EU Students
- €15,000 per year
- Upfront payment required due to the visa application process
- Additional visa costs: €700
Application Deadlines
Our Bachelor of Science program starts once a year in the first week of September.
We do not have a fixed application deadline, but class capacity is limited.
π We strongly advise applying early to secure your spot.
Late applications may be considered depending on availability. For questions, please contact: university@unknowngroup.com
Early Bird Offer
Apply before 31 January and pay a reduced tuition fee of €14,200.
Need More Information?
Have specific questions about your situation?
π Schedule a call with our student advisor.
BACHELOR STUDENTS AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES
If you are currently studying at another Dutch or international university, it is often possible to transfer into our Bachelor of Science in Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
If your current program is business-related, some of your study points (ECTS) may be transferred. This could shorten the duration of your studies at Unknown University.
How the transfer process works
- Contact our admissions team to discuss your situation.
- Send us your curriculum and module guides from your current program. Based on this, we can give you an initial indication of which modules or credits may be transferred.
- Apply to Unknown University.
- Once admitted, you provide your official transcripts from your current university
- Our exam board reviews your transcripts and approves any exemptions.
- Together with you, we create a personalized study schedule.
If you are unsure whether your credits can be transferred, don’t hesitate to reach out. Sharing your current university and program is the first step.
π Interested in transferring? Contact our admissions team and we’ll guide you through the process.
21+ STUDENTS / OTHER SITUATIONS
If you are over 21 and do not have a high school diploma, you can still join our Bachelor of Science in Innovation & Entrepreneurship by passing our 21+ test.
The 21+ admission process includes:
- An online test
- An interview
What we need from you:
- Copy of your passport
- Motivation letter & CV/resume
- Any diploma(s) you may have obtained
- Transcript of grades (if available)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS 6.0+, Cambridge B2+, or equivalent)
π If this applies to you, the next step is to book a Discovery Call to discuss the 21+ test and start your application process.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
English proficiency requirements for Bachelor applicants:
- IELTS: Academic, minimum overall band score of 6.0
- Cambridge: B2 First (General or Business Vantage) with a score ≥ 169
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 60
Some international diplomas qualify for an exemption on English proficiency — contact us to find out.
π If you feel you already meet the requirements, take the next step and apply now for the Bachelor of Science
VISA APPLICATION
To support our students in their transition to the Netherlands, Unknown University of Applied Sciences arranges the study visa for those who need one.
We will start the visa application procedure once:
- You have been unconditionally admitted, and
- The first year’s tuition fees have been paid.