Master
Master in International Leisure, Tourism and Events Management
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Tuition · Intl
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intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗108
DUO ↑71% ↗
Intl. %
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S:F ratio
↗18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
6 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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About this program
If you choose the master's program International Leisure, Tourism & Events Management at NHL Stenden, you are choosing a unique master's program where tourism, leisure and events are central.
Our program is a full English-language master's, in which you will develop into a specialist in leisure, events and tourism in 12 months. The master's is accredited by the International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education and has been awarded the quality mark of Sustainable Higher Education by Hobéon.
During this master you will study the future of tourism, leisure and events. You will delve into established theories and research current issues. You will be actively involved in research projects of the European Tourism Futures Institute and learn to work with scenario planning; a skill that is essential in the field.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ArtsField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPoster presentation
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.
View city guide →Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Critical Events PerspectivesSpecialisation
If you choose the elective in Critical Events Perspectives,
you will follow a specially adapted programme within the
Master of Arts/Master of Science in International Leisure and…
Entrepreneurship & InnovationSpecialisation
Entrepreneurship & Innovation includes entrepreneurship,
innovative concepts and business perspectives.
ETFI ProjectsSpecialisation
This module focuses on a research project related to the research programmes of the research unit of the School of Leisure and Tourism Management.
Research and Consultancy ProjectsSpecialisation
Voer een onderzoeksproject uit voor de industrie met ondersteuning van EFTI, de onderzoekseenheid voor vrije tijd en toerisme van NHL Stenden. Het keuzevak is onderdeel van RUN EU,…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
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Career outcomes
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Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree81%
Women among first-years82%
Say workload is “just right”50%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 32 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers4.3
Atmosphere4.4
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance4.2
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again3.6
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 80
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