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18 Best Public Business & Management Universities in the Netherlands

Of the 18 Public Business & Management universities in the Netherlands, Delft University of Technology ranks highest at #47 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Erasmus University Rotterdam (QS World #140) and Hogeschool van Amsterdam (#15 in Netherlands). Across the whole list there are 72 courses to choose from.

18 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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NB Nyenrode Business University logo
#25 in Netherlands Netherlands
#25 in Netherlands · by research impact
54,571 citations · h-index 100

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #47 (Delft University of Technology) to #140 (Erasmus University Rotterdam); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Erasmus University Rotterdam has the largest research record in this group, with 12,853,000 citations and an h-index of 964. 4 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 18 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

By level: 37 bachelor's, 21 master's, 7 professional and 2 foundation. The usual length is 4 years and 12 months. 85% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (89% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (76% of courses with a stated intake). Rotterdam School of Management offers the widest choice, with 19 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Business & Management in the Netherlands?

Delft University of Technology (QS World #47), Erasmus University Rotterdam (QS World #140) and Hogeschool van Amsterdam (#15 in Netherlands) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Business & Management in the Netherlands?

18 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Business & Management course take in the Netherlands?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 12 months the next most common.

When do Public Business & Management courses start in the Netherlands?

Fall is the main intake — 89% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Business & Management online with a university in the Netherlands?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Business & Management courses in the Netherlands?

Rotterdam School of Management, with 19, ahead of Nyenrode Business University (9).

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