Highlights
Tuition fee
11995 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
11995 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Campus location
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

With this Sustainable Innovation in Hospitality master’s degree from NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences you hone your expertise in hospitality and service management.

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Overview

NHL Stenden ranked #2 in the Netherlands for 2027

NHL Stenden has been ranked second in the category Best Large University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands for 2027. What's more, a record 36 of our degree programmes were awarded the title of Top Programme. The independent rankings reflect aspects such as student satisfaction, relevance to the work field and career prospects, and give prospective students an insight into the quality of education at NHL Stenden.

With this Sustainable Innovation in Hospitality master’s degree from NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences you also develop your insights into organisational structures, strategies, processes and corporate culture as well as sustainability, globalisation, entrepreneurship, innovation and human resource management, particularly working with a multicultural team. It’s quite an intense list of concepts and subjects but means you’ll gain an advanced understanding of the dynamics of the hospitality and service industry, setting you up for a career path in whatever field you want, wherever you want in the world.   

Housing

We further provide guaranteed housing to first year international students  (subject to our housing conditions) via StudentStay. For more information, please refer to our university website. 

Career opportunities

  • General Manager understanding your guests, staff and stakeholders and translating their needs into strategy
  • Head of Research & Development 
  • Sales & Marketing Manager coordinating sales and promotions to meet guests’ needs
  • Corporate Policy Advisor
  • Lecturer/Academic staff member passing on your insights and experience to the next generation
  • Academic Programme Leader
  • Director of Human Resources
  • Entrepreneur running your own business

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

  • Hospitality and Service Management 
  • Service Performance Improvement 
  • Sustainable Value Creation in the Hospitality Industry 
  • Strategic Human Resource Management 
  • Financial Decision Making 
  • Master Thesis 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Leeuwarden, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic

To be admitted to one of our master’s programmes, you will need to meet the admission requirements as outlined in Dutch Higher Education law. For an international Master’s programme at NHL Stenden you will need a relevant bachelor’s degree that is at is at least equivalent to an NLQF 6/EQF 6 level (Dutch/European Qualifications Framework).*

Language

All non-EU/EEA applicants are required to submit an English proficiency test with their application to show that their English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in their studies.

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences accepts the following official language tests:

  • Academic IELTS 6.0 (with an advised minimum of 5.0 for each skill)
  • TOEFL iBT (with a minimum score of 80)
  • Cambridge ESOL score First FCE-B (scale 173-175) or First FCE-Grade C (scale 169-172)
  •  TOEIC 865 (Listening and Reading) and 335 (Speaking and Writing)
  • Pearson PTE Academic (minimum score of 61)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    11995 EUR / year
    ≈ 11995 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2771 EUR / year
    ≈ 2771 EUR / year

Additional Details

Part-time

  • EU students: € 2,771 per year
  • Non-EU students: € 8,850 per year

Living costs

Leeuwarden

Netherlands
700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Sustainable Innovation in Hospitality.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2026
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
NL Scholarship
Merit-based

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Association of Universities in the Netherlands
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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