In order to be eligible for the Master’s program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree. You can apply with a bachelor’s degree in any field of study, as our program welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about entrepreneurship.

You do not need to already own a business to join the master’s program. During the application interview, we will explore your entrepreneurial mindset, ambitions, and readiness to develop or scale your ideas.

If you want to join our program and want to know if you are considered a fit to our program you should plan an admissions call. During the 30 minutes call we will assess if you are a fit to our program. 

The Master of Science in Scaling Up starts once a year at the end of August. Because the admissions process is different for EU and non-EU students, we apply different tuition structures and different application deadlines.

We strongly encourage all applicants to apply early. This gives enough time for admissions, document checks, onboarding, and where relevant, the visa process.

For EU students

Option 1. One-time payment

• €19,200 total tuition fee
  
• €3,000 down payment upon enrolment
  
• €16,200 payment before the start of the programme

Option 2. Payment in instalments

• €22,500 total tuition fee
  
• €3,000 down payment upon enrolment
  
• 12 monthly instalments of €1,625
  
• Direct debit authorisation required

Application deadline

15 August 2026

For non-EU/EEA students

One-time payment option only

• €22,500 total tuition fee
  
• €3,000 down payment upon enrolment
  
• €19,500 payment before the start of the programme

In addition, a non-refundable visa fee of €700 applies in Year 1. The down payment and visa fee must be paid before Unknown University starts the visa process.

If the visa application is approved, the remaining tuition fee must be paid within the agreed payment term before the visa process can be finalised. If the visa application is denied, the transferred amount will be refunded minus the visa processing costs.

Application deadline

1 July 2026

If you are unsure which category applies to you, or if you would like to discuss your payment options, please contact our admissions team.

Applying for the Master of Science in Scaling Up is designed to be clear, personal, and focused on fit.

We do not believe admissions should only be about paperwork. We want to understand who you are, what you are building, and why this programme matches your ambitions. That is why our application process combines a practical application step with a personal admissions conversation. This reflects how Unknown approaches education as a place for people who want to build, grow, and take ownership of their path.

Step 1. Submit your application

Start by submitting your application and sharing your background, motivation, ambitions, and relevant documents. This gives our admissions team the first insight into your profile and your reasons for applying.

Step 2. Application review

Our admissions team carefully reviews your application to assess your fit, mindset, and potential. We look beyond grades alone. We also consider your motivation, direction, and whether the programme matches the way you want to learn and grow.

Step 3. Admissions call

If your profile matches the programme, the next step is a personal admissions conversation. This is the moment to go deeper into your goals, expectations, and the kind of journey you want to pursue during the MSc.

The application process is not only about whether you qualify academically. It is also about whether there is a strong match between you and the learning environment at Unknown University. We want to make sure the programme fits your ambitions, your mindset, and the way you want to build your future. This personal and fit-based approach is consistent with how Unknown presents its admissions process and study experience across its admissions pages.

If you want to join our program and want to know if you are considered a fit to our program, you should plan an admissions call. During the 30 minutes call we will assess if you are a fit to our program.

The program has a September intake only.

As our master’s program is fully accredited, it is possible in some very specific cases for Dutch (and also European) recently graduated bachelor students to finance the tuition fee in full and even a small part of the housing/living costs against super friendly terms. We can help you apply for it once you are enrolled. 

Book a call to learn more. 

All programs offered by Unknown University of Applied Sciences are formally accredited programs of ‘Stichting Global School for Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences (registered under BRIN: 30RK)’. 

Stichting Global School for Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences is officially recognized by the Dutch Government and will offer the accredited Master of Science degree in Scaling Up (registered under ISAT: 49308). The accreditation is obtained from the NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization), therefore Stichting Global School for Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences meets the national quality assurances as defined by the Ministry of Education, Culture & Science.