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5 Best Master's Business & Management Universities in the Netherlands

Delft University of Technology tops our list of 5 Master's Business & Management universities in the Netherlands at #47 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. De Haagse Hogeschool (#24 in Netherlands) and Nyenrode Business University (#25 in Netherlands) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 21 courses to choose from.

5 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
3Top pick
NB Nyenrode Business University logo
#25 in Netherlands Netherlands

Nyenrode Business University

Public University · 3 courses in Master's Business & Management

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#25 in Netherlands · by research impact
54,571 citations · h-index 100
4Ranked
RS Rotterdam School of Management logo
Netherlands
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

Business & Management at other levels

How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Delft University of Technology at #47 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Delft University of Technology has the largest research record in this group, with 11,198,719 citations and an h-index of 802. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 5 public to 0 private institutions. By location, South Holland (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Delft University of Technology, founded in 1842. Delft University of Technology is the largest, with 27,000 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 12 months and 24 months. 81% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (85% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (85% of courses with a stated intake). Rotterdam School of Management offers the widest choice, with 15 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Business & Management in the Netherlands?

Delft University of Technology (QS World #47), De Haagse Hogeschool (#24 in Netherlands) and Nyenrode Business University (#25 in Netherlands) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Business & Management in the Netherlands?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Business & Management course take in the Netherlands?

Most listed courses run 12 months, with 24 months the next most common.

When do Master's Business & Management courses start in the Netherlands?

Fall is the main intake — 85% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's Business & Management online with a university in the Netherlands?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's Business & Management courses in the Netherlands?

Rotterdam School of Management, with 15, ahead of Nyenrode Business University (3).

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