NSB Bangalore has entered into an academic collaboration with Antwerp Management School (AMS), Belgium, creating new opportunities for international learning, student immersion, academic exchange, faculty development and collaborative research.
As business becomes increasingly global, exposure to international academic environments can play an important role in preparing students for a career beyond borders. Strengthening its focus on global education, NSB Bangalore has partnered with Antwerp Management School (AMS), Belgium, to create new avenues for students and faculty to learn, collaborate and engage with an international academic community.
Located in Antwerp, Belgium, Antwerp Management School is the postgraduate business school of the University of Antwerp and is internationally recognised for its management education. AMS holds AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations, placing it among the leading business schools with the prestigious Triple Crown recognition.
Building Pathways for International Learning
The NSB Bangalore–Antwerp Management School collaboration is designed to give students greater access to international academic and cultural experiences.
Through the partnership, NSB students can explore opportunities such as Summer Schools, Winter Schools and Global Immersion Programmes. These programmes can provide exposure to international classrooms, diverse perspectives, business practices and European culture.
The collaboration also creates opportunities for 2+1 PGDM/MBA and 3+1 BBA/MBA pathways, allowing eligible students to explore an international academic progression as part of their management education journey, subject to programme-specific requirements.
International Exposure Beyond the Classroom
The partnership extends beyond student mobility. Faculty exchange and Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) provide opportunities for academic professionals from both institutions to share knowledge, teaching practices and international perspectives.
Students and faculty can also benefit from opportunities to participate in guest lectures, seminars, conferences and other academic initiatives, encouraging wider engagement with global business and management thought.
Encouraging Research and Knowledge Exchange
Collaborative research is another important area of the NSB–AMS partnership.
The two institutions can explore joint research projects, academic publications and participation in international conferences, creating opportunities for faculty and researchers to collaborate on contemporary business and management issues.
Such academic engagement can contribute to knowledge sharing while strengthening connections between the Indian and European higher education ecosystems.
Learning Through Cultural Exchange
Global education goes beyond academics. Understanding different cultures, perspectives and ways of working is an important part of developing a global mindset.
The collaboration therefore includes scope for joint cultural programmes and cross-cultural engagement, giving students and faculty opportunities to interact, exchange perspectives and develop a deeper understanding of international communities.
A Stronger Global Outlook for NSB Students
The partnership with Antwerp Management School reflects NSB Bangalore's continued commitment to internationalisation and global learning.
For NSB students, the collaboration can open doors to experiences that complement classroom learning—from international immersion and academic pathways to cultural exchange, research and professional development.
For faculty, it creates opportunities to build international academic networks, exchange knowledge and participate in collaborative initiatives.
NSB Bangalore × Antwerp Management School
Global learning. International exposure. Collaborative opportunities.
Through this collaboration, NSB Bangalore continues to build an academic environment where students are encouraged to think globally, learn across cultures and prepare for an increasingly interconnected world.