I would definitely recommend Artevelde University of Applied Sciences and the International Business Management programme.
What I like most is the strong international environment and the practical approach to learning. We work a lot on business cases inspired by real companies and real situations, which allows students to safely practice problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, and presenting before entering the actual business world.
I also really appreciate the atmosphere at Artevelde. The lecturers are approachable and feel more like coaches or mentors than distant superiors. Many of them also have real experience in the business field themselves, which makes the lessons more realistic and engaging. They genuinely try to guide students and help them grow both professionally and personally.
The programme helped me improve my communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to work with people from different cultures. There are also many extra opportunities to grow through excellence tracks, company visits, international projects, guest speakers, networking events, study trips, and exchange programmes.
Sometimes the workload can be quite intense, especially with group projects and deadlines happening at the same time, but overall I think it prepares students very well for an international career in business.