3.7 out of 5 (164 ratings / 158 reviews) Leeuwarden, Netherlands
By expanding your boundaries, there is no telling what you might accomplish. That is why we challenge our students, staff and partners every day to discover and develop their talents, as part of a journey that transcends the limits of their own professional field and immediate environment.
- 3 Masters
- 24000 Students
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- Our courses incorporate all the latest trends and developments in the relevant sectors and industries, both at a national as well as an international level.
- That is the strength of NHL Stenden: in a rapidly changing world, our people make the impossible possible.
- Our students, lecturers and researchers work together in small teams on real-life assignments and share their innovative ideas in practice.
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (2)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- M.A. / M.S. International Hospitality and Service Management
Journalism & Media (1)
Social Sciences (1)
- M.A. / M.S. International Hospitality and Service Management
About
Education
It happens, because we make it happen; that is what we believe. We strive to make the impossible possible by looking beyond the borders of our own professional fields. We encourage our students and staff every day to come up with innovative solutions to practical issues. We do this by collaborating with industry professionals. Students, lecturers, researchers, and industry professionals come together in workshops. This way, we prepare our students to become enterprising and resourceful professionals, who look beyond their own professional field with an interdisciplinary approach.
Research
Research and education are intertwined at NHL Stenden. Our university of applied sciences has 44 professorships of applied sciences. These are divided among our three focus areas: Vital Regions, Smart Sustainable Industries, and Service Economy. Together with local and international partners, we build and expand our expertise by employing practice-based research.
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Housing services
In the Netherlands, it is common for students to rent a room in a shared house or apartment with other students. There are also options to rent a one-bedroom or studio apartment. Student accommodation is usually provided by real estate agents or private landlords who advertise their rooms on different platforms.
Library services
In our Libraries you can use various facilities such as computers, printers and smart boards. Scanning and copying is also possible. In addition, each Library has workplaces where you can study or work with your own laptop.
Medical services
The Dutch healthcare system is a universal, multi-payer system. This means healthcare is funded through a combination of public and private contributions.
Student Life
Campus life
- Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
- Emmen, the Netherlands
- Meppel, the Netherlands
- Groningen, the Netherlands
- Terschelling, the Netherlands
- Qatar
- Bali
- Thailand
- South Africa
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 2 out of 5 stars
Choosing this school was a mistake. It is a disorganized mess, the communication is always lacking, only half the tutors I have had are qualified and seem to care. Overall, I would strongly encourage students to consider other HBO level schools in NL. If I could do it over again, NHL Stenden would be my absolute last choice, but it’s too late for me now so I will stick it...
NHL Stenden, Netherlands. Lovely experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The study is very interesting and a lot of fun. The education system is different and requires students to word more independently. I would recommend this study for people who want to broaden their minds in the field of creative business and media management. The options for the future a vast and I am a happy student so far.
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed the ease of communication with teachers and most of them explained very well their subjects. Considering the online classes due to Covid-19 restrictions, I must say the university tried to do the best it could. What could be improved are online exams, as they usually need much more time than what is actually given. Also, the network of companies associated...
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