Who are we?
The International Business School Union (IBS-U) is the study association for aspiring business students at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen. Led by a dedicated board and supported by seven active committees, IBS-U organizes a variety of networking events, business workshops, trips, social activities, and other initiatives designed to foster connections and create opportunities for future business leaders.
Our mission is to provide a dynamic environment where members can enhance their skills, expand their networks, and build meaningful relationships to shape their future careers. We also aim to enrich student life with extracurricular activities alongside academic studies.
Join IBS-U to explore new opportunities, build valuable networks, have fun, relieve academic stress, and shape the future of business!
NEWS
On February 10th, the 18th board was officially accepted by the previous board,...
IBS-U Hosts Crazy 88 for Exchange Students in Groningen! On February 5th, IBS-U...

Active Members of 2024/2025
To all our amazing active members, thank you for your time, energy, and dedication throughout this year. Whether you were brainstorming in the Social Committee, building connections in Business Committee, crafting content in Marketing Committee, planning unforgettable nights with the Charity Ball Committee, capturing memories for the Yearbook Committee, organizing adventures in the Trip Committee, or keeping everything in check with Audit Committee you’ve been the heart of IBS-U.
Every meeting, every idea, every effort helped shape this unforgettable year. Your passion and teamwork made IBS-U what it is today. We’re incredibly proud and grateful to have had you with us. Here’s to the moments we created together and to everything that still lies ahead!