History, Affiliations and Rankings

Nyenrode Business Universiteit is a Dutch business university which was founded in 1946. The educational institution is named after the castle where the course is located. It was founded under the name of the Netherlands Training Institute for Abroad by renowned private Dutch companies that included - KLM, Shell, Unilever, Philips and AkzoNobel with an objective- 'For Business, By Business'. The establishment was the result of an idea from KLM director Albert PlesmIn the Financial Times Ranking for European Business Schools (2020), Nyenrode occupies the overall position of 41st.

Campus and Courses

Nyenrode Business University has campuses in Breukelen and Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The Breukelen campus is located on a 13th-century estate with the historic Nyenrode castle, experiencing intense campus life with an active student association Nyenrode’s Amsterdam campus is situated in the heart of the city alongside the historic canals where students are surrounded by an international community of companies, start-ups, and a business incubator. 

Nyenrode Business University offers courses in business-oriented disciplines through undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Most of its courses are taught in Dutch. Nyenrode Business University comprises several faculties, research centres and institutes which offers a wide range of programs at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Financial Control, Risk Management, Sustainable Growth, Accountancy, etc. The Nyenrode Business University offers a part-time, full-time and Executive MBA program that attracts a large number of students around the world. 

Accomplishments and Alumni

Nyenrode Business University has made its marks according to industry standards over the past few years. It is associated with prestigious groups like the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (NVAO accreditation) and Accountancy Training Attainment Committee (CEA). It also has an extensive list of distinguished alumni members like Wim Kok, Former Netherland Prime Minister, Robert Polet, Former Gucci Chairman and Antony Burgmans, Forman Chairman Unilever.

Student Diversity and Visiting Companies

Ever since its establishment, Nyenrode University has been encouraging student diversity at its campus by promoting the active enrollment of international students every year. Currently, 29% of international students make up for the total student population at this prestigious university. The faculty ensures the development of transferable skills among students required as per the industry standards.