Artevelde University of Applied Sciences Speciality : Management
programme: International Business Management

Artevelde University of Applied Sciences is more than just a place to study — it truly feels like a family. Whether you’re a local or an international student, you feel supported, safe, heard, and understood from day one. The warm and inclusive atmosphere makes it easy to feel at home, no matter where you come from.

What really sets Artevelde apart is how much care and personal attention every student receives. Many universities struggle to offer this kind of support, especially to international students navigating a new environment. But at Artevelde, both local and international students are equally valued and guided throughout their academic journey.

Classes are taught in small groups, which allows lecturers to truly connect with each student. You’re not just another face in a large lecture hall — your voice matters. This creates a more personal and engaging learning environment for everyone.

The teaching approach is highly practical and hands-on. Instead of focusing only on theory, students quickly learn how to apply what they’ve learned in real-world situations. This prepares you not just for exams, but for your future career.

There are also many group projects, often in diverse international teams, where you learn how to collaborate across cultures, communicate effectively, and respect different perspectives — essential skills for today’s global job market.

All these elements make Artevelde University of Applied Sciences a unique and inspiring place to study. It’s a university where both international and local students are empowered to grow — academically, professionally, and personally.

I would highly recommend Artevelde to anyone looking for a meaningful and well-rounded study experience.
It truly is the best place to be.

The school is really inclusive and gives many opportunities for students to grow on a personal level. The teachers are willing to help you and there is a calm atmosphere in class. It makes us able to speak openly about certain questions we may have or feedback we would like to give. The teachers are always there if you need them and the students are really kind.

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.

My general opinion is that this may be a confusing bachelor. The intention of it should be more clear. This bachelor helps you get general knowledge about different business directions. It’s not like a Harvard course where they teach all the very specific details about how to ran a business. They teach you different directions and a little bit about each one. A lot of variety. This could be positive or negative. For me, it was what I was looking for. I disliked how hard the language courses are compared to the rest of the subjects, and also how unrelated they are. Why would the hardest subject be something quite unrelated to the bachelor? But overall I am happy with the subjects, the variety, and the freedom of this bachelor. It’s easy to combine it with work. And teachers are there if you need them.

I enrolled in this programme in 2018 because I was unsure about the direction I wanted my career to take. Now, five years after graduating, I realise how strongly it shaped the professional I am today.

I currently work in a managerial position at a high-level golf course in Spain, welcoming players from more than 50 nationalities and leading a culturally diverse team. The programme taught me to recognise and understand cultural differences, giving me the awareness and skills to manage this diversity effectively.

The value of the programme extended far beyond the classroom. The teachers were always approachable and willing to support students before, during and after their classes. I particularly remember one teacher taking the time to advise me on how to manage a team member during an assignment. That personal guidance became one of the most valuable experiences of my time as a student.

Even five years after graduating, I remain in contact with some of my teachers and regularly ask them for course materials. Only now, as I encounter real managerial challenges, do I fully appreciate the value of what we were taught. My only regret is that I did not concentrate more at the time, I might have been a few steps further ahead today.

After two years in a managerial role, I would gladly and enthusiastically take the programme again. I now have the professional experience to understand its lessons more deeply and apply them even more effectively in my daily work.

I highly recommend this programme to any student who aspires to build an international career.

I like Artevelde international courses because they are very dedicated to make site we have the best experience and they give us amazing opportunities abroad. Professors are nice and they help whenever they can, courses can sometimes be unclear but after a while you’ll get the hang of it. Campus life is amazing because you have classes on different campuses which are not far from each other.

Artevelde is an amazing institution! Amazing teachers and infrastructures. I had the privilege to attend courses at Stroopkai, Kantienberg and Kattenberg. The classes were dynamic and very different from what I’m used to in Brazil, in a positive way.

It s a great institution however, management in terms of im the international office arent that great.the system of having a 9/20 is an automatic resit (but thats for Belgium in general). If not the courses itself and tuition fée are accessible to study business fully taught in english.

I like Artevelde, due to the many different subjects and variations between them. The teachers also help you understand the material. However, I often find that many teachers use too much text on their PowerPoints and make use of AI, which makes it very boring. Other than that, everything is great.

Good, we do a lot of projects that I feel will be very similar to my future work life. While it is not the same experience as Academic university, I do feel like I am actually learning something that will be useful. The smaller classes also make it easier for communication with professors.