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IBA International Business Academy

IBA International Business Academy is a public Danish higher-education institution in Kolding, known for applied learning, international business education, and close collaboration with industry.

Updated 13 August 2026

Institutionally accredited in DenmarkAP, Bachelor’s & Master’s-level study ProgrammesFounded in 1983

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IBA International Business Academy · Kolding, Denmark

Overview

About IBA International Business Academy

IBA International Business Academy is a public higher-education institution in Kolding, southern Denmark, built around practical learning, international outlook, and close engagement with business. Established from an academy initiative in 1983, IBA has developed into one of Denmark’s most internationally oriented business academies, offering higher education alongside continuing and professional learning.

Teaching is strongly practice-based, combining academic theory with real company cases, projects, innovation activities, and internships where relevant. IBA works with more than 85 partner institutions worldwide, participates in international mobility and case competitions, and delivers selected English-taught degrees in cooperation with Coventry University and Leeds Beckett University. Its modern Campus Kolding setting places students close to the city centre, transport links, and an active regional business community.

For IBA International Business Academy, UnivEase provides Global Admission Counselling with structured support from programme selection to final offer acceptance. Our service includes Bangladesh-specific eligibility review, document preparation guidance, application coordination, and post-offer planning. Admission and fee decisions are made solely by the university.

At a glance

Key Highlights

Institutionally accredited in Denmark

Accreditation

AP, Bachelor’s & Master’s programmes

Study Levels

Coventry University & Leeds Beckett University

Degree Partners

85+ global partner institutions

International Network

IELTS 6.0 UG / 6.5 PG; 5.5 minimum band on key courses

English Requirement

Industry projects, casework & internships

Applied Learning

1,200+ youth residences in Kolding

Accommodation

No general entry scholarship for current on-campus degrees

Scholarships

Recognition

Rankings & Recognition

Institutional Accreditation Accredited without reservation in Denmark

Public Higher Education Public Danish higher-education institution

Global Partnerships 85+ partner institutions worldwide

NIBS Membership Active NIBS member

Erasmus+ European study & mobility opportunities

UK Degree Partners Coventry University & Leeds Beckett University

Catalogue

Programmes at IBA International Business Academy

MBA in General Management

Master'sGeneral Management, Strategy, Leadership & Business AdministrationOn Campus February/September

kr 130,000/yr

৳24,83,455

14 months

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Eligibility

Admission Requirements

IELTS Academic: Undergraduate 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 per band; listed Master’s 6.5 overall, minimum 5.5 per band

TOEFL iBT: Undergraduate 65 overall, minimum 15 per band; listed Master’s 83 overall, minimum 17 per band

PTE Academic: Undergraduate 52 overall, minimum 45 per band; listed Master’s 58 overall, minimum 45 per band

Cambridge English: Minimum 169 undergraduate; 176 for listed Master’s courses

Graduate Programmes: Bangladeshi applicants normally need a three-year Bachelor’s with at least Second Class / CGPA 2.25 out of 4.0 for Coventry-linked postgraduate entry. Relevant subject and course-specific requirements apply.

Undergraduate Entry for Bangladeshi Applicants: IBA’s general Coventry-linked guideline lists HSC with minimum GPA 3.5, or about 65% equivalent. Some programmes set higher or additional requirements, including SAT on selected routes.

Research / PhD Programmes: IBA does not currently publish doctoral degree programmes; its research activity is applied and linked with companies and partner institutions.

Work Experience: Programme-dependent. The MBA in General Management requires at least two years of relevant full-time managerial experience.

GMAT / GRE: Not a general IBA requirement; submit only if a specific programme requests it.

Application Documents & Interview: Passport, academic certificates/transcripts, English evidence and programme-specific documents are commonly required. Many on-campus international courses also use an online admission interview.

Application Portal & Fees: Apply through IBA’s online system. A DKK 750 application fee plus service charge applies to listed Coventry/Leeds programmes. Current tuition examples: DKK 75,000 BA top-up; DKK 225,000 total three-year BSc; DKK 120,000 total MSc International Business.

Calendar

Application Deadlines

Full-time Bachelor’s – September: 2026 non-EU deadlines are course-specific; examples are 1 March (BSc International Business Management), 1 May (BA top-up) and 1 June (Business Management across Europe).

Full-time Master’s – September: Selected 2026 on-campus Master’s programmes, including MSc International Business, list 1 March as the non-EU deadline. Confirm the individual programme page.

Other / Online Intakes: Online, exchange and specialist programmes follow separate calendars; there is no single IBA-wide deadline.

UnivEase Guidance Available

For IBA International Business Academy, UnivEase provides structured admission guidance from programme selection to final offer acceptance, including Bangladesh-specific eligibility review, document guidance, application preparation, interview readiness, and submission coordination.

Note: Entry requirements, tuition, intakes, deadlines, partner-university rules, and final admission decisions vary by programme and are determined by IBA International Business Academy and the relevant awarding institution.

Funding

Scholarships at IBA International Business Academy

General Entry Scholarships

Eligibility: New international applicants, including Bangladeshi students

Amount: Not generally offered · Current on-campus international degree pages state no course scholarship

IBA Alumni Discount

Eligibility: IBA graduates progressing to selected partner degree programmes

Amount: Programme-specific tuition reduction where the individual course publishes an alumni rate

Erasmus+ Mobility Support

Eligibility: Eligible enrolled full-time students on approved European exchange

Amount: Mobility grant may be available; IBA indicates around €700 per month depending on host country

IBA’s current on-campus international degree pages generally do not offer entry scholarships. Bangladeshi applicants should therefore plan finances without relying on scholarship funding; selected alumni discounts and Erasmus+ mobility support are separate opportunities.

Scholarship information for IBA International Business Academy is being curated. Book a free consultation to ask about funding options.

Student life

Campus & Student Life

Housing

1,200+ youth residences across Kolding

Campus Facilities

Modern campus, 45 teaching rooms, study spaces & canteen

Student Life

Student-led events & Campus Kolding activities

Location

Central Kolding with nearby train & bus links

Health & CPR

Public healthcare after CPR registration; interim cover advised

International Opportunities

85+ global partners, exchanges & international activities

Student City

5,000+ higher-education students; Billund Airport ~40 minutes away

IBA offers a compact international campus experience with modern learning spaces, practical group work and close links to business. Kolding has substantial student housing and convenient transport, but international students should still arrange accommodation early.

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