Programs/Bachelor/Hotel, catering, tourism, leisure, transport and logistics
★ StudyPath verdict
7.2/10
Best for students wanting practical, hands-on hotel management training with real operations in the Teaching Hotel and two internships; the strong practical focus means less emphasis on academic research than university programmes.
Tuition · Intl
€13,450
via SKDB 2025 ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.0+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
308
DUO ↓49% ↗
Intl. %
20%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.0
IELTS required
Entry route
Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
4.0/5
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: 27 Jun 2026
About this program
Would you like to become a highly qualified hospitality professional? Choose for hospitality management at Hotel Management School Maastricht in the Netherlands. An inspiring, international environment, where innovation comes first and where we provide you with all the skills and competencies you need. We are one of the leading institutes in the field of hotel management in Europe. Our bachelor has a focus on business, economics and entrepreneurship. On our campus you will learn from experienced professionals and you hone your skills in a real Teaching Hotel. You have an operational internship in a 4 or 5 star hotel abroad, and a management internship in a hotel or hospitality related company in the Netherlands or abroad. We guarantee housing for our first-year students in the Student Residence. You have a private furnished room and live together with your fellow students. Maastricht is the most international student city of the Netherlands, and the city centre is only 15 minutes away from campus. Curious? Join an online webinar where we tell you more about our programme, what you can expect if you come study with us, and hear personal experiences from students. Afterwards you will receive a personal invitation for one of our open days.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfSmall-scale & intensiveCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureOral presentation
About Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences has campuses in Heerlen, Maastricht, and Sittard in the southern Limburg region. Known for healthcare programs, performing arts (Conservatorium Maastricht), and proximity to Belgium and Germany enabling cross-border opportunities.
Living in Heerlen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€380/mo
Monthly total
€650–€1,100
Cost of living
Low
Population
87k

Multicultural, affordable, and border-region influenced. Heerlen has a distinct Limburg character with influences from Belgium and Germany. The city is unpretentious and practical.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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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 292%
Complete this degree79%
Continue studying after graduating16%
Women among first-years69%
International students20%
Say workload is “just right”65%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 298 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities3.9
Career preparation4.2
Teachers' English3.7
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • TOEFL internet based: 80
  • IELTS overall band: 6.0
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
Internships
?No data yet
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