Master
Master Sustainable Innovation in Hospitality
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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 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗62
DUO ↑170% ↗
Intl. %
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S:F ratio
↗18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
12 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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Median salary
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Alumni
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↗ 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
Take your passion for hospitality to the next level and shape the future of the industry.
In the one-year Master Sustainable Innovation in Hospitality, you develop the strategic, innovative and sustainable management skills needed to address current and future challenges in the global hospitality and service industries. You study in an international learning environment and work on real-life projects in collaboration with industry partners.
The programme focuses on strategy, innovation, sustainability and leadership, enabling you to create meaningful impact and drive change within organisations. Graduates are prepared for strategic and management roles in hospitality and related sectors worldwide. Upon completion, you are awarded a recognised Master of Arts (MA) degree.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ArtsField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfSmall-scale & intensiveCode 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.
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Tracks from HOVI
Entrepreneurship and InnovationSpecialisation
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
includes entrepreneurship, innovative concepts and business perspectives.
Managing Events OrganisationsSpecialisation
Managing events is about organisational innovation, strategic events management and concept development.
AIHR ProjectsSpecialisation
In AIHR projects you learn about research projects and skills.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
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Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree83%
Women among first-years73%
Say workload is “just right”67%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 21 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance4.3
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.3
Career preparation4.1
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6
- TOEFL computer based: 213
- TOEFL internet based: 80
Scholarships
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