Programs/Bachelor/Hotel, catering, tourism, leisure, transport and logistics
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Tuition · Intl
€13,300
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
205
DUO ↑21% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
17:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
96%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€2,800
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 19 Jun 2026
About this program
While studying at our Hotel Management School, you will learn all about the vibrant hospitality industry. You will learn to tackle hotel industry challenges from different perspectives, such as sustainable solutions and ongoing digitalisation. You will work on projects for hotel chains and have plenty of opportunities to gain experience abroad. After graduating from this English-taught programme, you will be ready for an international career in hospitality
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature study
About Breda University of Applied Sciences
Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) specializes in games, tourism, logistics, and built environment. Known for its internationally focused programs and strong industry partnerships, particularly in the gaming industry where it consistently ranks among top game development schools in Europe.
Living in Breda
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€440/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,300
Cost of living
Low
Population
184k

Charming, friendly, and southern Dutch. Breda has a distinctive Burgundian atmosphere typical of the southern Netherlands, with good food, outdoor cafes, and a welcoming community. The city feels more relaxed than northern Dutch cities.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Hilton ClassHonourstraject
Every year a group of top-performing students is selected to benefit from exclusive guest lectures and access to Hilton Worldwide University e-learning programmes. If you join the
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 1
Propaedeutic phase
  • Block A: Fundamentals of Hospitality Management (Marketing, Operations Management, English, 2nd language, project, skills, Europe study trip)
  • Block B: Knowing the Business (Financial Management, Business Law, Sustainability, People & Culture, tender project)
  • Block C: Operating the Business (guest experience, Sibelicious practical training, Wine & Spirits WSET1)
  • Block D: Selling the Business (commercial analysis, presentations)
Year 2
Main phase
  • Developing People and Organisations (Organisational Behaviour, Business Law & Ethics, Research & Design, Economics)
  • Managing Business Performance and Innovation (Accounting, Operations Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing)
Year 3
Main phase
  • Creating Impact (sustainable strategic business design, sustainability debate, experience design)
Year 4
Graduation
  • Thesis
  • Optional component (exchange/minor/pre-master/placement/consultancy/business plan)
Course structure by yearSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: horeca algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€2,800/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating96%
Months to a substantial job14
Working in their own field56%
Permanent contract36%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Business Administration26%
International Business12%
Finance & Investments6%
Strategic Management5%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Organisatoren van conferenties en evenementen10%
Vertegenwoordigers, accountmanagers retail en exportmanagers9%
Teamleiders huishoudelijke diensten en schoonmaak7%
Restaurantmanagers5%
Arbeidsbemiddelaars en uitzendbureaumedewerkers5%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 277%
Complete this degree62%
Continue studying after graduating14%
Women among first-years65%
Say workload is “just right”61%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 298 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities4.2
Career preparation4.1
Teachers' English4.2
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-05-01
Application deadline
2028-05-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
  • IELTS overall band: 6
  • IELTS speaking: 6
  • TOEFL internet based: 80
Scholarships
BUas Bachelor Scholarship€3,000 tuition-fee reduction in the first year; €1,500 in consecutive years
NL Scholarship (incoming students)€5,000 living-cost contribution
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