Wittenborg’s December Block Welcomes Students from More than 20 Countries

05.12.2025

International Students Arrive in Apeldoorn, Amsterdam and Munich for Final Intake of 2025

Wittenborg has welcomed more than 50 new students for its December 2025 block, reinforcing its position as one of the most international business schools in the Netherlands. The students are pursuing programmes in business administration, entrepreneurship, management, logistics, health and social care, artificial intelligence, and other specialisations at Wittenborg’s study locations in Apeldoorn, Amsterdam and Munich.

Wittenborg’s international community is supported by its distinctive six-intake-per-year system, which offers flexibility for students to start their studies throughout the year. The next entry date is February 2026, followed by further opportunities in April, May, August, October and November.

A Warm Welcome in Apeldoorn

Wittenborg’s Introduction Week took place from 24 to 27 November, giving new students insight into academic expectations, cultural adaptation and the support services available at the business school. During the welcome gathering in Apeldoorn, Rector Ron Tuninga addressed the new cohort with a message focused on international understanding and community.

“You’re very welcome here at Wittenborg, coming from many different places around the world,” he said. “It is a real opportunity for you to travel the world without having to go everywhere because the world is here.”

Drawing on his experience as an international student himself, he encouraged students to build friendships across cultures.

“Some of those people will become your friends for life. If we understand each other better, then together we can make a better world.”

He also advised students who may wish to remain in the Netherlands after graduation to consider learning Dutch.

“If you want to stay here and work for a bit, I cannot recommend enough learning the language. It gives you access to the culture and increases your opportunities.”

Tuninga closed with a light-hearted remark about Dutch weather: “We always say we have four seasons in one day. But luckily you didn’t come for the weather.”

A New Chapter for International Students

Among the new arrivals was Natalie Pestukova from the Czech Republic, who has started her studies in Entrepreneurship and Small Business at Wittenborg’s Amsterdam study location.

Originally from the Moravian region, she said she was drawn to Wittenborg because of its practical approach.

“I’ve always liked the idea of studying business and when I found out about Wittenborg I got super excited about how hands-on it is and how graduates have better work opportunities,” she said.

Natalie already knew the Netherlands well, having previously lived in The Hague as an au pair. “I absolutely fell in love with the culture and how open-minded everybody is. I felt something calling me back here,” she explained.

Before returning to the Netherlands she spent two years in California, where she attended UCLA courses alongside her au pair programme.

Now settling into this new chapter Amsterdam, she said what excites her most is the school’s international environment.

“The diversity is amazing. I get to learn about other cultures, make new friends and learn from professionals from different countries with different experiences.”