We know the feeling

Does your heart beat faster at the thought of your own business?

Your head is full of ideas and dreams. You’re eager to build your own business. Maybe you already know exactly what you’re going to do, but if you’re not quite sure yet, that’s okay too.


If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you probably want to talk about business ideas every day. Chances are you currently feel like you have to hide a part of yourself. In the world of Unknown, you will meet people who think entrepreneurially too, who inspire you, and who help you move forward.


Are you ready to step into the Unknown?

WHY THE NAME UNKNOWN

Founders fix the future

Let's talk about your future

Studying for 4 years feels like an eternity. Especially when there's only one thought occupying your mind: I want to be an entrepreneur.

Imagine a future where you not only have a diploma, but also a rock-solid foundation for your business. Or think further: after 4 years, your business is already thriving, and it's time for the next steps in growth.


Does this future fit you?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Events

Our Upcoming Events

01 Oct, 2024

The Big Opening

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Titaan, Den Haag

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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