Infrastructure
United International business school has nine campuses. There exists a facility through which an aspirant can opt for different campuses on a quarterly basis with guaranteed program compatibility.
Academic
Students may choose to apply throughout the year (winter, fall, summer, and spring term). The United International Business Schools, Amsterdam admission process involves the following:
1. Students can apply throughout the year
2. Those who require visas should apply at least one to three months before the chosen date of commencement
3. All documents should be sent to the Admissions Department
4. Conditional acceptance documents will be generated after review
5. The tuition fee has to be paid for admission acceptance
6. Post confirmation, the official documents for student visa applications are dispatched
The United International Business Schools, Amsterdam admission requirements include the following:
1. CV/Resume
2. Valid passport copy
3. Letter of motivation
4. Academic transcripts
5. English language proficiency scores (TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 510-550, TOEFL CBT 213, CEFRL C1 or more, IELTS 6.0, etc)
There are undergraduate, postgraduate/DBA/Doctor, MBA/Graduate/Master, and professional programs on offer. There are several short programs and corporate training courses along with customized academic courses and masterclasses as well. Some of the popular courses include the following:
1. Supply Chain Management
2. Human Resource Management
3. Marketing Management
4. Financial Management
5. Business Studies
6. Hospitality Management
7. Fashion Management
8. Design Management
College Calendar
Quarter |
Dates |
Events |
Winter Quarter |
July 4 – 8 |
Starting date for (Under)Graduate programs |
| July 11 – 15 |
Starting date for Graduate programs |
August 1 – 5 |
Exams |
Spring Quarter |
April 4 – 8 April 11 -15 April 18 – 22 April 25 – 29 |
Starting date for all programs |
| May 2 – 6 |
Exams |
May 16 – 20 May 23 – 27 May 30 – June 3 June 6 – 10 |
Starting date for all programs |
| June 13 – 17 |
Exams |
Summer Quarter |
July 4 – 8 |
Starting date for (Under)Graduate programs |
| July 11 – 15 3 July 18 – 22 4 July 25 – 29 |
Starting date for Graduate programs |
August 1 – 5 |
Exams |
Credit Hours Required
As per the credit system, bachelor programs are assigned 180 European credits, equivalent to 120 American semester credits. Each credit equals 30 learning hours, encompassing contact hours, exam hours, self-study hours, and group-study hours. Contact hours differ as per total student enrollments per course. A typical full-time undergraduate student amounts to 20 credits and 600 learning hours per quarter, for a total of 60 credits and 1800 learning hours.
Programs |
European Credits (ECTS) |
American quarter credits |
American semester credits |
Bachelor |
180 |
180 |
120 |
| Associate |
90 |
90 |
60 |
Certificate |
30 |
30 |
20 |
Extra-curriculars, diversity
There are students coming from more than 85 global nations worldwide. The institution offers excellent opportunities for cross-cultural learning and exchange as a result. There are several workshops, seminars, and events organized annually for students along with get-togethers, visits to local theatres, museums and galleries, excursions, city trips, conferences, fairs, sporting activities, and international culinary evenings. Some popular activities include the annual Christmas dinners, skiing trips, graduation ceremonies, welcome drinks, and global study trips. Support services via the Student Council on campus are also made available.
Career/Professional
The United International Business Schools, Amsterdam has a dedicated Careers Department that offers support to students by helping them leverage connections with businesses for recruitment. There are several internships and other opportunities that are listed on the Careers Portal. Students get help with finding suitable internship programs across local and global companies and other entities. CVs are also reviewed while students get useful tips for interviews and applications as well. Companies get assistance with recruiting talented graduates and students directly through the JobTeaser backed Careers Portal. Companies and students both get help with business projects, company visits, presentations, and more.
Students are assigned to real-world business and consulting projects, learning invaluable skills like problem-solving, teamwork, data analysis, and research. Students can find part-time and full-time internships with the help of the institution. UIBS Lab is also the start-up and business hub for new companies, incubating various ideas and companies along with accelerating new businesses. There are several programs with entrepreneurship as the core specialization along with resources, workshops, seminars, and more. There are consulting services linked to the management and growth of any business along with launching any new concept along with networking, marketing research, meeting rooms, virtual offices, advisory boards, etc. Participants in the program have dedicated mentors guiding them throughout their business journeys.
Financial
For undergraduate programs, the costs are around 220 Euros (approximately INR 18,700) per credit while they hover around 660 Euros (approximately INR 56,100) for every single course (containing two credits).
“Disclaimer! All course fees/salaries/expenses are indicative.”
