Why can't they just go to a normal college.. (?!)
Hi parent, congratulations—you have a child with an entrepreneurial dream!
We know the feeling
First things first, the name…
Unknown? Is this even real?
Yes, it’s real. We are a fully-accredited program. After 4 years, your child will receive a Bachelor of Science. But more importantly, your child can run a business and study at the same time.
Curious about what the name Unknown stands for? Director Jurgen explains it right here.
Founders fix the future
Why can’t my child just go to a well-known, large university?
Let’s be honest. We all think our own child is special. Of course, that’s only natural. And if you look deep in your heart, you know your child wants more than ‘just’ studying. Your child has an entrepreneurial dream. But as a parent, you want to offer them the most security, and that often comes with a degree.
We understand both the parents' perspective and that of our future students.
At Unknown, your child gets the security of a fully accredited degree. At the same time, they’ll receive all the tools they need to have a strong, thriving business after 4 years.
And they just can't do that at a well-known, large university..
Would you like to take a tour around the campus? Or would you prefer to speak to someone from our team online?
We get it.
The hague / DEN HAAG
Impression of the location
You step into a place that breathes entrepreneurship. As a student, you walk among the owners of startups and scale-ups. They are present every day, working on their businesses. You attend your classes here, have lunch with other entrepreneurs, and then head to the Incubator to work on your own business.
What you need to know
Our program
Over a course of four years at Unknown University of Applied Sciences, you'll attend weekly workshops, receive personalized coaching, and team mentoring for your business projects. Apply these lessons immediately to your business. Here’s an overview of your yearly courses.
Year 1
- Agile Working
- Highly Effective
- Entrepreneurship
- Impact entrepreneurship
- Trendwatching
- Anthropology
- Effectuation
- Value creation
- Design thinking
- Incubator
Year 2
- Lean startup
- Brilliance of Failure
- Business Model
- Innovation
- Finance for Entrepreneurs
- Branding
- Lean Pricing
- Preventing Legal Mistakes
- Growth Hacking
Year 3
- Intrapreneurship
- Future Tech Service
- Innovation Design
- Scaling a Startup
- Understand and Understood
- Present your Startup
- Alternative Finance
- Sales
Year 4
- Art of Leadership
- Hiring and Firing
- Predicting
- Irrationality
- Systems Thinking
- Future Proofing
- Ready to Rise
- Aptitude Test
What you need to know
Weekly schedule
Over a course of four years at Unknown University of Applied Sciences, you'll attend weekly workshops, receive personalized coaching, and team mentoring for your business projects. Apply these lessons immediately to your business. Here’s an overview of your yearly courses.
Academic activities
Work on your business
Get to know the city
Living in The Hague
Chances are you’re not from The Hague in the Netherlands. Borders don’t limit your ambition, and we understand that. But it’s important to have a comfortable place to live during your time at Unknown. We have various housing options available and will help wherever we can to find the right place for you to stay.
Teachers, professors Founders, Specialists
Your Mentors
Entrepreneurs and industry experts teach you the tricks of the trade.
Christiaan Maats
Founder OAT Shoes
Founder of the world’s first biodegradable shoes that bloom teaches how to create a better world, from person to brand to product.
Noor Figdor
Founder Feelou
Validation expert and founder of Feelou, an innovative pregnancy bra.
Rutger Planken
Director Europe 365RetailMarkets
A true intrapreneur as a former global director eCommerce at Unilever and currently rolling out a US-based retail concept in Europe.
Jan Saan
CTO CM.com
Jan stood at the foundation of building CM.com as CTO into europe’s largest communication and payment platforms. A true master of scaling.
Meet our students
Our students say they really appreciate meeting fellow students and entrepreneurs with whom they can connect. It’s great to work with like-minded people.
What you need to know
Tuition Fees & Financial Support
We aim to provide you with a clear overview of all your expected costs. Also, you have the opportunity to receive financial support for your entrepreneurial journey.
Tuition Fees
For both EU and non-EU citizens, tuition fees are €14.200 per year. (EU citizens can receive a €700 discount if paid in a single installment)
Funding through DUO
If you are unable to fund your studies with us yourself, you may be able to use loans from the Dutch government, through DUO.
