Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences

Wittenborg was established in 1987 and is headquartered in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, with additional study locations in Amsterdam. It positions itself as a 100% English-speaking international business school, specializing in applied sciences and management education.

Key highlights:

• Focus: Business, management, hospitality, entrepreneurship, and international studies
• Students: ~1500+ from 100+ countries
• Staff: Highly international faculty from 60+ nationalities
• Motto: “Better Yourself, Better Our World”

🏆 Rankings & Ratings

Unlike large public research universities, Wittenborg is not typically ranked in major global league tables (like QS World Rankings or Times Higher Education rankings). Instead, it is evaluated through QS Stars, a rating system that assesses teaching quality, employability, and institutional performance.

⭐ QS Stars Rating

• Overall: 4 Stars
• 5 Stars in Employability
• 5 Stars in Good Governance

This means:

• Strong focus on career readiness and job outcomes
• Good institutional transparency and management
• Solid performance in teaching and learning experience