windesheim honours college

What windesheim honours college does

Windesheim Honours College is a specialised educational programme within Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, a publicly funded Dutch hogeschool headquartered on a modern campus in Zwolle, Netherlands. It targets international students with two flagship 4-year bachelor's programmes—Global Project and Change Management (GPCM), anchored in UN Sustainable Development Goals and IPMA-aligned project management standards, and International Business—and complements them with an extensive exchange portfolio, Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), NT2 Dutch language courses, and a catalogue of elective modules. Distribution is hybrid: direct enrolment via the Studielink national system for degree-seeking students, and reciprocal nominations from a network of over 100 partner universities participating in Erasmus+ and bilateral agreements, which collectively deliver hundreds of exchange students annually.

The business model operates within the Dutch public higher education funding system, where revenue is derived primarily from government funding tied to student enrolment, supplemented by tuition-related fees and programme-specific charges (for example, an Erasmus+ contribution of up to EUR 490 and excursion costs such as EUR 300 for Brussels-based International Relations modules). Marketing combines content (windesheim.com, brochures, student testimonials), events (Open Days, webinars), social channels (Instagram, Facebook for GPCM and Windesheim International), and a partner-university referral channel. GTM motion is therefore best described as event-driven top-of-funnel activity augmented by channel-partner nominations.

The technology underpinning is conventional rather than differentiated: digital learning platforms and collaboration tools support online and on-campus delivery of BIPs and exchange modules, but no proprietary platform, public API, AI pipeline, or data asset is disclosed. Competitive positioning rests on small-class personal attention, project-based learning with real external clients, a sustainability orientation, and brand recognition (ranked #3 in the 2026 Keuzegids HBO ranking). Windesheim Honours College holds no disclosed patents, has no M&A history, and is owned/controlled through the Dutch public higher education framework rather than private capital.

Name

windesheim honours college

Legal name

Windesheim University of Applied Sciences

Website

https://windesheim.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Windesheim Honours College is a publicly funded Dutch educational programme within Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, offering 4-year bachelor's degrees in Global Project and Change Management and International Business, plus exchange programmes, Blended Intensive Programmes, and NT2 Dutch language courses for international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Applied Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Short-Term Exchange & Visiting Student Programs (EDAIABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE), Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships (EDAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Applied higher education
• International bachelor programs
• Student exchange programmes
• Blended intensive programmes
• Dutch language training

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Windesheim operates as a publicly funded Dutch University of Applied Sciences. Revenue is primarily derived from government funding based on student enrollment numbers, supplemented by fees for specific programmes and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Windesheim Honours College delivers English-taught 4-year bachelor's degrees (Global Project and Change Management, International Business), exchange semesters and minors delivered through Erasmus+ and bilateral partner networks, short Blended Intensive Programmes combining online and on-campus collaboration, and NT2 Dutch as a Second Language courses from A0 to C1. Programmes are project-based, tied to real clients, and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Product overview

Windesheim Honours College operates as a portfolio of interconnected educational programmes at a Dutch university of applied sciences. The core offerings consist of two 4-year bachelor's degree programmes (Global Project and Change Management and International Business), complemented by extensive exchange programmes spanning business, ICT, education, health, and human movement disciplines. The portfolio also includes Blended Intensive Programmes (short international collaborations), Dutch language courses (NT2), and various elective modules. The bachelor's programmes serve as the primary revenue-generating programmes, while exchange programmes and modules are offered as complementary offerings that can be taken individually or combined into semester or full-year packages. The institution emphasizes project-based learning tied to UN Sustainable Development Goals and practical experience with real clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Project and Change Management (GPCM): 4-year bachelor's degree programme focusing on tackling worldwide sustainability challenges
• International Business
• Managing Projects for Sustainable Development (MPSD)

Products and services

• Global Project and Change Management (GPCM) A 4-year English-taught bachelor's degree for international students focused on tackling worldwide sustainability challenges, with real-world client projects and IPMA-aligned project management training.
• International Business A 4-year English-taught bachelor's degree covering international trade, intercultural skills, and applied business projects for international students.
• Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP) Short international programmes of one week to a full semester combining online modules with on-campus collaboration for students from partner universities on topics such as sustainability, business innovation, sports and health.
• NT2 Dutch Language Courses Dutch as a Second Language courses from A0 to C1, including a Taalschakeltraject Switch Year that prepares students for Dutch higher education and B1/C1 proficiency tracks for refugees and other learners.
• Managing Projects for Sustainable Development (MPSD) A 5-month exchange programme where students work in international teams on real-world challenges linked to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, combining advanced project management training with applied research and leadership development.
• Entrepreneurship A 20 ECTS exchange programme where students work in teams to start their own business, covering design thinking, prototyping, branding, storytelling, sales, finances, and AI & Digital Transformation.
• International Relations A 30 ECTS exchange programme tackling global issues of the 21st century, including mock European Summits, lobbying, policy law, public affairs, intercultural management, and an excursion to Brussels.
• International Business Studies A flexible exchange programme offering business-related modules including International Business Marketing Project, Business Innovation Methods, Digital Marketing, and electives to allow students to compose a personalised study path.
• International LivingLab: Good Life Health and Wellbeing A 30 ECTS exchange programme focused on health and wellbeing innovation, combining modules on Innovation and Design, Families in Crisis, Youth and Media Literacy, and The Global Professional.
• Games Teaching in Physical Education A 20–30 ECTS exchange programme teaching game-based approaches to sport education using international methods (TGfU, Game Sense, Game-based Pedagogy), including a 10-week internship at Dutch bilingual secondary schools.
• Primary and Secondary Education An exchange programme studying Dutch educational theories, developing teaching skills, and including a seven-week internship at Dutch primary or secondary schools focused on activating tasks and different teacher roles.
• ICT Exchange Programmes A collection of ICT-focused exchange programmes including Digital Transformation and AI, Digital Trust and Information Security, Game Studio, Games Programming, Mobile and Web Solutions, and Security Engineering, accessed via partner-university nominations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Strong career preparation - alumni positive about preparation for labour market with high satisfaction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sitka Sound Science Center (SSSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organisation in Alaska focused on protecting and researching marine and terrestrial ecosystems. GPCM students work with SSSC on real sustainability projects as part of the MPSD minor.
• VIA University College, Randers, DenmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner in Blended Intensive Programme 'Trauma and the Body'. Collaboration involves student exchanges and joint programme delivery.
• ISRP, Paris, FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner in Blended Intensive Programme 'Trauma and the Body'. Students from multiple countries collaborate in intercultural setting.
• HAN University of Applied Sciences, NetherlandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner in Blended Intensive Programme 'Trauma and the Body'. Dutch collaboration in psychomotor trauma treatment education.
• HFH (Interkantonale Hochschule für Heilpädagogik), Zurich, SwitzerlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss partner in Blended Intensive Programme 'Trauma and the Body'. Collaboration on trauma treatment methods across European countries.
• Universidade de Lisboa, PortugalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese partner in Blended Intensive Programme 'Trauma and the Body'. Southern European collaboration in trauma education.
• University College Copenhagen, DenmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish partner in Blended Intensive Programme 'Trauma and the Body'. Nordic collaboration in psychomotor therapy education.
• Partner Universities NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 100 partner universities worldwide participating in Erasmus+ and bilateral exchange programmes. Students nominated annually for exchange semesters at Windesheim.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VIA University College: Danish University College that is a Windesheim partner in the BIP 'Trauma and the Body'. Similar institutional profile as a European applied sciences institution delivering exchange programmes and English-taught content.
• NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences: Dutch hogeschool with strong international focus and English-taught programmes including International Business and similar change/project management offerings. Closest structural peer to Windesheim Honours College in the Dutch UAS system.
• Saxion University of Applied Sciences: Dutch hogeschool with multiple campuses and a portfolio of English-taught international business and applied sciences programmes. Comparable in scale and Erasmus+ participation to Windesheim.
• Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences: Large Dutch hogeschool in Rotterdam offering English-taught international business and management programmes. Comparable in scale and Erasmus+ exchange activity to Windesheim.
• The Hague University of Applied Sciences: Dutch hogeschool with international branding and English-taught programmes in business, management, and European studies. Targets the same international student demographic as Windesheim.
• HAN University of Applied Sciences: Dutch hogeschool that is itself a Windesheim partner in the 'Trauma and the Body' Blended Intensive Programme. Operates English-taught international programmes in similar disciplines.
• Hanze University of Applied Sciences: Major Dutch hogeschool based in Groningen with extensive international programmes in business, engineering, and health. Competes for the same international student segment as Windesheim and also participates in Erasmus+.
• Fontys University of Applied Sciences: Dutch hogeschool with multiple campuses and English-taught international programmes including business and engineering. Direct competitor for international students and Erasmus+ inflows.
• Avans University of Applied Sciences: Dutch hogeschool with English-taught international programmes and active Erasmus+ exchange participation. Comparable in profile and target market to Windesheim.
• Zuyd University of Applied Sciences: Dutch hogeschool in the southern Netherlands offering international business and applied sciences programmes. Similar institutional profile and Erasmus+ participation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hogeschoolwindesheim
• Facebookfacebook.com/gpcm.windesheim
• Instagraminstagram.com/gpcm.windesheim

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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