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Nyenrode Business University International Scholarship

Nyenrode Business University is the Netherlands' only private business university, set on a historic castle estate near Amsterdam and known for its tight-knit, leadership-focused MSc and MBA programmes. Nyenrode offers merit scholarships to strong international applicants — typically a reduction on tuition based on academic record, professional experience, and the quality of the application. Its programmes in Management, Finance, Controlling, and its full-time and executive MBAs are designed around personal leadership development and strong corporate networks. For Sri Lankan students seeking an intimate, English-taught Dutch business degree with a powerful alumni network — and the Netherlands' post-study orientation year — Nyenrode is a distinctive option. As a private institution, fees are higher than at Dutch public universities, so the merit reduction is meaningful. Confirm the current scholarship bands, eligibility, and deadlines with Nyenrode admissions before applying.

Nyenrode Business University

University-funded

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Value

Merit Tuition Reduction

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Programmes

MSc & MBA

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Strength

Leadership + Alumni Network

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International Applicant

Open to international students applying to Nyenrode's English-taught programmes. Sri Lankan citizens with recognised qualifications are eligible to apply for admission and merit scholarships.

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Admission to an MSc or MBA

You must be admitted to a Nyenrode MSc or MBA. Admission typically involves an interview, and MBA programmes value relevant professional experience.

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Merit and Profile

The reduction reflects academic record, professional background, and application quality. A strong Bachelor's (and, for the MBA, solid work experience) improves the award offered.

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English Proficiency

Programmes are taught in English; typical requirements are IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL equivalent. Sri Lankan applicants with an English-medium qualification may meet the requirement with a medium-of-instruction certificate where accepted.

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Apply to a Nyenrode programme

Submit your application with transcripts, certificates, CV, motivation, references, and English evidence. Apply early, as merit consideration favours earlier complete applications.

Interview and assessment

Complete the admission interview. Nyenrode evaluates your academic and professional profile to determine admission and the merit-scholarship band.

Receive your merit offer

Successful applicants receive an admission letter stating the tuition reduction. Confirm your place and the scholarship by the stated deadline.

Accept and apply for the Dutch permit

Accept your offer, then apply for the Dutch student residence permit (MVV) with Nyenrode as sponsor, showing your offer, scholarship letter, and proof of funds.

Why Nyenrode Business University?

Nyenrode is the Netherlands' only private business university, with an intimate, leadership-driven model on a striking castle campus and one of the country's most influential business-alumni networks. For Sri Lankan students wanting a premium, English-taught Dutch business degree with merit support and a post-study orientation year, it stands apart.