Nyenrode Business University

Nyenrode Business Universiteit works on a sustainable future by stimulating our students and participants to grow into responsible leaders. We do so by offering them a combination of academic theory, practical relevance and personal development. At Nyenrode, you learn to debate, convince and translate theory into practice. Nyenrode is the only private university in the Netherlands, founded in 1946 by business and for business. Nyenrode has traditionally been internationally oriented. We offer intensive academic education, short-term and longer-term programs in the fields of business, management, accountancy, controlling, and fiscal law.

Nyenrode serves society by shaping responsible leaders, During your time with us you develop the skills to prepare you for a future as a citizen of the world and a leader of society. You become someone who takes responsibility for your own actions and is aware of your surroundings. This generates sustainable added value for you, for your organization and society as a whole. An education at Nyenrode provides more than a mere exchange of knowledge, it also gives you new skills and aids your personal development. An education at Nyenrode is a reward for life. Nyenrode, preferred partner of top students and organizations, is a top-20 European education and research community with global connections.

Nyenrode Business Universiteit is an academic educational institution first and foremost. One of the methods by which we support our education and safeguard the university’s academic status is through scientific research. Faculty members carry out research and publish in academic journals. The peer reviewed articles may, for example, be used as the basis for publications in professional journals, to ensure that we remain connected to business practices.

We aim to achieve a productive mix of researchers and teaching staff with practical experience, to optimize the education we offer and to reflect our status as a business university. In the coming years Nyenrode will enhance research, will remain focused on scientific research, while keeping in mind that Nyenrode’s research should also focus on finding practical solutions for relevant business problems.

Students at Nyenrode want to get the best out of themselves. They wish to create sustainable added value for themselves, their business and society as a whole. Through its unique combination of academic theory, practical relevance and personal development, Nyenrode offers you a reward for life. Nyenrode Business Universiteit offers you a solid theoretical framework. The aim is to gather academic knowledge and teach you how to substantiate and investigate, without losing sight of the practical aspect. Nyenrode focuses on bridging the gap between theory and practice.

“For business by business” is Nyenrode’s credo. At Nyenrode you learn to substantiate, apply and convince, so you can put the theory you have gained into practice. Because with academic theory that is practically relevant, you’re able to go that much further. Nyenrode offers education that goes beyond gaining knowledge and skills. That’s why we pay close attention to personal and professional development. Nyenrode is a safe environment for stepping outside your comfort zone. The combination of theory, practice and personal development is what enables you to make a difference.

We provide the ideal environment for our students and participants to get the most out of themselves in order to achieve their goals. We pride ourselves on quality education and a personal approach. This is highlighted by national and international accreditations and rankings, as well as our student and participant satisfaction.

Nyenrode Business Universiteit regards the shaping of responsible students, managers and professionals as our duty towards society. Additionally, in our daily operations we prioritize corporate social responsibility. Nyenrode supports a variety of sustainability initiatives and is affiliated with a number of certifying agencies in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility.
Based on new insights sprouting from these initiatives – as well as relative research – we develop programs for improvement, cementing our continued commitment to sustainable business management. Nyenrode is a member of the UN PRME (United Nations' Principles for Responsible Management Education), thus underscoring the principles the UN have set for responsible management education. These principles largely overlap our core values Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Stewardship.

Nyenrode Business Universiteit believes in creating a sustainable future by providing our students and participants with the necessary skills to become responsible leaders. All our members of staff play a vital role in this process, allowing our students and participants to get the most out of themselves. Our focus on results and life-long learning means we strive for strong personal development and growth for our people. The small scale of our university ensures there is a lot of personal attention for students, participants and staff alike.