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

International Human Resource Management

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Tuition · Intl
€10,335
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
73
DUO ↑115% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
97%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€2,917
/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: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Human resources is a rapidly changing field. Today's international human resource management professionals need to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of business concepts and human behaviour The International Human Resource Management bachelor’s programme at NHL Stenden helps form professionals that understand psychology and can combine human interests with the economic and moral interests of the organisation.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
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
X-HonoursHonourstraject
Wil je meer uit jezelf halen en sta je open voor nieuwe ervaringen, innovaties en onverwachte samenwerkingen? Dan is het X-Honours programma dé plek voor jou!
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: personeelswerk
Median starting salary (field)€2,917/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating97%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field82%
Permanent contract55%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Business Administration15%
Human Resource Studies12%
Beleid, Communicatie en Organisatie7%
Projectmanagement6%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten personeels- en loopbaanontwikkeling46%
Medewerkers personeelsadministratie27%
Arbeidsbemiddelaars en uitzendbureaumedewerkers5%
Loonadministrateurs2%
Beleidsadviseurs1%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 286%
Complete this degree56%
Continue studying after graduating0%
Women among first-years73%
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 · 104 respondents
Content & set-up3.6
Teachers3.7
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities4
Career preparation3.8
Teachers' English3.7
Would choose again3.7
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-08-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-31
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: 6.5
  • TOEFL computer based: 237
  • TOEFL internet based: 93
Scholarships
NL Scholarship€5,000 one-time contribution
NHL Stenden Excellency Scholarship€2,000; maximum €4,000 over studies
Internships
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