This Bachelor programme anticipates the future of the equine sector through its international character, its key focus on horse welfare and sustainability, and its links with the professional field. All to ensure you will get a good start in the equine and business world with the right knowledge and skills.

• You can combine your passion for horses and business administration to the max here. With 50% equine subjects and 50% business subjects. That is entirely unique in the world of higher education.
• The Netherlands is an international hub for equestrian sports, it hosts major events and leads the way in innovation and sustainability. Here, you’ll learn from the best in a top industry.
• Horse welfare, sustainability and innovation in sport and business weave the common thread: how will the equestrian sector become sustainable and future-proof?
• The ties with the professional field are close, which results in great excursions, assignments and internships at companies.
• The international focus of the study programme provides a huge network in the international equestrian sector. This allows you to intern or find a job 'anywhere in the world'.
• There are many job options available to you after graduation. For instance as an online marketeer, event manager, employee of the equestrian federation or sales consultant. Inside and outside the equine industry.
• Equine, Sports & Business is a track within the accredited Bachelor’s degree programme Animal Husbandry.

You will study business administration (50%) and equine-related subjects (50%). Therefore each term has two modules: one on business administration (with subjects such as marketing, sales, finance and event management), and one on horses (with subjects such as nutrition, health, physiology and genetics). You start very broadly with a lot of information and then specialise in your minor, internship and graduation assignment.

• You will understand all facets of horses and the business around them.
• The majority of projects are tackled in groups. You will therefore work a lot together with your fellow students.
• Your first internship is at a horse company. During your second internship, you will gain work experience in the service industry. This could be at an equestrian company or somewhere else entirely.
• Your minor has a link to horses, to commercial business or to equestrian business administration. And you can complete it with us, or at another national or international university.

Because equine business studies involve both equine and business subjects, you will feel at home in most markets. After your studies, you could end up in a wide range of professions. From working in equestrian sports, as a breeding expert or nutrition advisor to a marketeer, a project manager or event organiser - with national and international employers. Within the equestrian sector (such as a horse farm, sector organisation or feed producer), and outside it (such as an insurer, transport company or events agency).

Diploma requirements

To be admissible, you need to have a secondary school diploma comparable to the Dutch havo diploma, which is at least NLQF 4/EQF 4 level. You can check the website of Nuffic for an indication of the value of your diploma. Our admissions department will assess your diploma when you submit your application.

We recommend having Chemistry covered until the end of secondary school, but this is not a mandatory admission requirement. This means that you are still admissible without this subject on your diploma. There are some chemistry related courses in the first year of the study programme that all students need to complete.  

Language requirements

We also require proof of English proficiency. You are required to submit one of the following valid test results. Please note: language tests must be taken at an official examination centre (tests taken online are not accepted) and must not be older than two years.

• IELTS Academic: minimum overall score of 6.0 and no subscores below 5.0
• TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 80 or 4,5 (updated score scale)
• Cambridge English scale: B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 169–175
• Pearson PTE Academic: minimum score of 61
• TOEIC: minimum score of 865 for listening and reading, and 335 for speaking and writing
• LanguageCert Academic: minimum score of 65

Important: the following students are exempted from proving their English language skills: 

• Students with a sufficient Dutch diploma
• Students from a large range of selected European countries who have obtained one of the following diplomas, including a final examination in the subject of English
• Students with an International Baccalaureate with a final examination in English A Language and Literature
• Students who have completed at least three years of English-taught education, including a final examination in the subject of English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, South Africa, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America or Zimbabwe

Questions?

If you have any questions about the admission requirements, please send an e-mail to info@vhluas.com

When it comes to studying abroad, there's a lot to think about. From tuition fees to the application process and settling into life in the Netherlands, it's all part of the adventure. Keep in mind that rules may vary for European students (EEA students) and non-European students, so make sure to check which information applies to you.

Application process
We’ve outlined all the steps for you here. Please note that Equine, Sports and Business is a track in the Animal Husbandry programme. Therefore, you should select the Bachelor Animal Husbandry in Velp when you apply via Studielink.

Deadlines
Curious about the application deadline, payment deadline and the first day of lectures? You can find all important dates here.

Finances
Click here to learn about the costs and financing options like loans, scholarships and student jobs.

Study in the Netherlands
Click here to learn about the Dutch teaching style and education system and the type of degree you'll earn.

Housing
We’ve mapped out several routes to guide you in finding a place to stay. Click here for all the tips, tricks and useful links.

Study in Velp (Arnhem)
Discover campus Velp including its student associations and the student city of Arnhem which is just a short bike ride away.

Stabling for your horse
Are you looking for a stable near Van Hall Larenstein where you can go horse riding in your free time, or are you looking for a place to stable your own horse? This list provides an overview of livery yards in the Velp area.

Diploma
After graduation you will receive a Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry - Equine, Sports and Business.