Programs/Bachelor/Economics, commerce, management and accounting
Bachelor

International Hospitality Management

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Tuition · Intl
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intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
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
332
DUO ↓61% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
96%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€2,800
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
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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: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Are you ready to become a future leader in the world of hospitality? At Hotel Management School NHL Stenden, we offer a dynamic management course that equips you with the skills and experience needed to thrive in an international setting. Whether your passion lies in hostmanship, event planning, sustainable business, or strategic leadership, this programme provides a solid foundation for a successful career in hospitality. This management course at Hotel Management School Leeuwarden prepares you for work in a dynamic, international environment. You develop your skills and knowledge of hostmanship, hospitality and management as well as entrepreneurship, sustainability, event management, human resources, marketing, sales and fi nance. You gain hands-on experience working in our own four-star Notiz Hotel and in our on-campus restaurants and food outlets, teaching you to think strategically at a management level. Students with a pre-university high school diploma can choose to follow this Hospitality Management programme in a 3-year track as well.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of Business AdministrationField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfSmall-scale & intensiveCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureOral presentationProjectResearch
About NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
NHL Stenden, formed from the merger of NHL Hogeschool and Stenden Hogeschool, has campuses across northern Netherlands (Leeuwarden, Emmen) and international locations (Qatar, South Africa, Indonesia). Known for Design Based Education methodology and excellence in hospitality management.
Living in Leeuwarden
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€390/mo
Monthly total
€650–€1,100
Cost of living
Low
Population
124k

Cultural, Frisian, and welcoming. Leeuwarden has a distinctive regional identity with its own language and traditions. The city is proud of its cultural heritage and has a friendly, small-city atmosphere.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
GastronomyMinor
After studying this Minor,the student will possess in-depth knowledge and skills needed for creating and judging the products and concepts for food service in the broadest sense.
Humanitarian ManagementMinor
The main theme of this minor is the internal and external environment of a humanitarian aid situation.
Event ManagementMinor
The MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) industry is still growing and therefore Professional Event Organizations demand more skilled personnel.
Rooms Division ManagementMinor
Explore the best management practices in the rooms division department and most recent strategies for building or maintaining a competitive advantage through the introduction of ne
Food & Beverage ManagementMinor
Students enrolled in this module will gain more in-depth knowledge in the management aspects of the F&B department.
Hospitality Excellence ProgrammeHonourstraject
The Hospitality Excellence Programme(HEP) is a collaborative excellence program of the five Dutch Hotel Management Universities, the Royal Dutch Hospitality Association (KHN) and M
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
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 287%
Complete this degree60%
Continue studying after graduating7%
Women among first-years62%
Say workload is “just right”62%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 615 respondents
Content & set-up3.6
Teachers3.6
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact3.7
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities4
Career preparation4.1
Teachers' English3.9
Would choose again3.7
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-06-01
Upcoming open days
Open dayonline
25 Aug 2026
Open day
7 Nov 2026
Trial study day
10 Dec 2026
Open dayonline
5 Jan 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6
  • TOEFL computer based: 213
  • TOEFL internet based: 80
Scholarships
NL Scholarship€5,000 one-time contribution
NHL Stenden Excellency Scholarship€2,000; maximum €4,000 over studies
Internships
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