11 Best Professional Programs in the Netherlands

There are 11 Professional programs in the Netherlands, spread across 6 universities, typically lasting 3–4 years. The list starts with courses at Leiden University, Hanze University Groningen and Nyenrode Business University.

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1Professional

Netherlands

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

International University School of Medicine (IUSOM) — The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program at the International University School of Medicine (IUSOM) is designed to equip students with the comprehensive knowledge and hands-...

ProfessionalLevel

5 semesters of Basic Medical Sciences + 6 semesters of Clinical RotationsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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2Professional

Netherlands

Executive MBA

Rotterdam School of Management — The Executive MBA program at the Rotterdam School of Management is designed for experienced professionals who are looking to advance their careers with a comprehensive un...

ProfessionalLevel

18 monthsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Business & Management

USD 65,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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3Professional

Netherlands

International Full-time MBA

Rotterdam School of Management — The International Full-time MBA at Rotterdam School of Management offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to...

ProfessionalLevel

12 monthsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Business & Management

USD 70,000 total Tuition (indicative)

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4Professional

Netherlands

MD Program

St.James's School of Medicine, Bonaire — The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at St. James's School of Medicine in Bonaire offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with fundamental medical kno...

ProfessionalLevel

10 semestersDuration

Full TimeMode

January, May, SeptemberIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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5Professional

QS World #119 #4 in Netherlands Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Education for Professionals

Leiden University — Leiden University Academy—Leiden University offers “Education for Professionals” for people who want to grow, reorient, or strengthen their expertise. Leiden University d...

ProfessionalLevel

—Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Education

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6Professional

#22 in Netherlands Netherlands

Accountancy-MKB

Hanze University Groningen — The Accountancy-MKB course at Hanze University Groningen is designed for those aspiring to excel in the field of accountancy within the small and medium-sized enterprise...

ProfessionalLevel

2 jarenDuration

Part TimeMode

FallIntake

Professional Accounting & Finance

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7Professional

#25 in Netherlands Netherlands

Impact MBA Executive

Nyenrode Business University — The Impact MBA Executive at Nyenrode Business University offers a unique blend of academic rigor and practical application, designed for ambitious professionals looking t...

ProfessionalLevel

3–4 yearsDuration

Part TimeMode

March 2027Intake

Business & Management

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8Professional

#25 in Netherlands Netherlands

Impact MBA Full-time

Nyenrode Business University — The Impact MBA at Nyenrode Business University is designed for professionals seeking to evolve their leadership abilities while making a positive impact in their organiza...

ProfessionalLevel

3–4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

September 2026Intake

Business & Management

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9Professional

#25 in Netherlands Netherlands

Modulair Executive MBA in Business & IT

Nyenrode Business University — The Modulair Executive MBA in Business & IT at Nyenrode Business University is designed for professionals who want to enhance their leadership and strategic capabilities...

ProfessionalLevel

3–4 yearsDuration

Part TimeMode

Spring & FallIntake

Business & Management

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10Professional

#25 in Netherlands Netherlands

Modulair Executive MBA in Business & Sustainable Transitions

Nyenrode Business University — The Modulair Executive MBA in Business & Sustainable Transitions at Nyenrode Business University is designed for experienced professionals looking to elevate their career...

ProfessionalLevel

3–4 yearsDuration

Part TimeMode

Spring & FallIntake

Business & Management

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11Professional

#25 in Netherlands Netherlands

Modulair Executive MBA in Public & Private

Nyenrode Business University — The Modulair Executive MBA in Public & Private at Nyenrode Business University is designed for mid-career professionals seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities w...

ProfessionalLevel

3–4 yearsDuration

Part TimeMode

Spring & FallIntake

Business & Management

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Leiden University at #119 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Leiden University has the largest research record in this group, with 12,222,894 citations and an h-index of 877. 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Business & Management (7), Medicine & Health Sciences (2), Professional Accounting & Finance (1) and Education (1). The usual length is 3–4 years and 5 semesters of Basic Medical Sciences + 6 semesters of Clinical Rotations. 55% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (90% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (50% of courses with a stated intake). Nyenrode Business University offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the Netherlands for Professional?

Leiden University (QS World #119), Hanze University Groningen (#22 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 long does a Professional course take in the Netherlands?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years, with 5 semesters of Basic Medical Sciences + 6 semesters of Clinical Rotations the next most common.

When do Professional courses start in the Netherlands?

Fall is the main intake — 90% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Professional courses in the Netherlands?

Nyenrode Business University, with 5, ahead of Rotterdam School of Management (2).

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