NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

You can spend part of your degree studying abroad. Our participation in RUN-EU means you can join Short Advanced Programmes and carry out projects with partner institutions in Europe. You can also go to one of the Grand Tour locations in South Africa, Bali or Thailand. Or you can go on an exchange.

Of course, knowing how to organise an amazing festival or productive commercial event is part of what you learn on this course, but the Leisure & Events Management programme is also so much more.

Leisure & events management is playing an increasingly relevant role in areas such as healthcare, housing and the workfloor. Neighbour-led events such as play streets help create stronger connections between residents, and sports and leisure activities for patients give them an escape from their medical-focused environment, while placemaking initiatives like a playground in your street or a town centre square help make public spaces more appealing.

Along with learning to create meaningful initiatives for our society, you’ll also learn how to coordinate business events. Teambuilding activities such as workshops and business outings are seen to strengthen collaborations. And with more and more businesses valuing a healthy work-life balance, recreational activities such as yoga and meditation courses are recognised as contributing to the well-being and productivity of employees.

Communication & Multimedia Design (CMD) in Leeuwarden is the place to be to become a designer who makes a real impact on the world around you

Are you passionate about graphic design, app development, film, gaming or virtual reality? Whatever your interest in multimedia, the CMD programme prepares you to become a skilled designer. You'll work on real-world projects set by industry partners, giving you hands-on experience and the chance to build your own portfolio while you study. As you sharpen your design skills, you'll also learn how to develop the learning strategies to make design concepts and tools your own. Guided by a personal coach, you'll explore how your unique strengths can help you grow. Your attitude, curiosity, and creativity are central to your journey, and you'll collaborate closely with coaches and fellow students on this journey. Every designer has a unique voice—and at CMD, we’re here to help you find yours. Together, we’ll explore how your creativity can make a real impact on the world.

Our Information Technology degree offers a broad first year which allows you to explore your areas of interests and strengths. In this programme, you will learn to work with several programming languages and learn everything you need to know about databases, operating systems, IT architecture, web technology, and more. You will also develop essential communication skills for working in a professional environment.

Work in a challenging and exciting field, while learning all things information and communication technology; from learning computer programming languages using the latest technology, to IT security.

If you enjoy an exciting and dynamic environment, this course may very well be for you. This 3-year bachelor programme is perfect for people with empathy and a service-minded attitude.

The programme will offer you a world of opportunities. You will gain practical work experience at the 4-star Notiz Hotel in Leeuwarden, up to management level. During the programme, you will have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as Event Management, Cruise Management, Gastronomy, Food and Beverage Management, and Advanced Wine Studies.

The programme reflects the international nature of the hospitality industry. If you are internationally orientated, you will enjoy our multi-campus concept, called the 'Grand Tour'. You can spend part of your studies at any one of our campuses in Thailand, South Africa, Italy, Bali or on Aruba. In addition, you can choose to study at one of more than 150 partner universities of applied sciences across the world.

All of this leads up to a ten-month paid internship in the final year, which will in itself offer excellent employment chances after graduating. You can even do your internship at one of our 600 industry connections in 40 countries around the world.

The degree develops your skills in identifying those areas that function well in an organisation and the areas in which difficulties and bottlenecks lie. You’ll be encouraged to nurture your analytical insights and conceptual thinking so as to be able to create innovative and sustainable solutions to adapt, change or improve processes.

you get to explore the many aspects of running an organisation, company or department. You develop your insights into people and processes and how the two aspects intertwine to make a business work.

Our Logistics Management degree is the only one in the Netherlands with a Green Logistics accreditation from the NVAO (the Dutch accreditation organisation). We’ve long placed an emphasis in our curriculum on the circular economy with subjects covering the processes for producing less waste, reducing CO2 emissions and minimizing the use of raw materials. This accreditation proves our commitment and means that by the time you finish your Logistics Management studies, you’re a true sparring partner for companies when it comes to the circular economy. What’s more, in your second year, you work on obtaining your Green Belt certification: an extra qualification that demonstrates your expertise in process changes.

Explore the world of supply chain management and learn how to make logistics processes work optimally and sustainably with our Logistics Management degree. From purchasing to warehousing, from planning to distribution, you'll work on every aspect of logistics so that you can move into a management position in the circular economy.

If your ideas stretch beyond national borders and you speak different languages, then the European Studies programme is the degree for you.
In this internationally oriented programme, you get to explore current affairs across a broad spectrum, from the European Union to European policy and from diplomatic relations to international business.

There's an increasing demand for people with a broad knowledge of Europe, extensive cultural awareness and communication skills in different languages – for both national and international organisations. With the European Studies programme you learn about Europe, develop your international and practical insights and work on your personal development. The course covers a broad range of subjects including European law, governance, economics and public administration as well as multilingual communication skills and cross-cultural awareness. By the time you graduate, you will be optimally prepared to handle European and international matters effectively. Whether you work at local, regional, national or European level, you'll be able to make a difference in a single Europe.

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.

Are you ready to become a future leader in the world of hospitality? At Hotel Management School NHL Stenden, we offer a dynamic management course that equips you with the skills and experience needed to thrive in an international setting. Whether your passion lies in hostmanship, event planning, sustainable business, or strategic leadership, this programme provides a solid foundation for a successful career in hospitality.

This management course at Hotel Management School Leeuwarden prepares you for work in a dynamic, international environment. You develop your skills and knowledge of hostmanship, hospitality and management as well as entrepreneurship, sustainability, event management, human resources, marketing, sales and fi nance. You gain hands-on experience working in our own four-star Notiz Hotel and in our on-campus restaurants and food outlets, teaching you to think strategically at a management level. Students with a pre-university high school diploma can choose to follow this Hospitality Management programme in a 3-year track as well.

You learn to recognise and explore business prospects at an international management level and initiate change. With opportunities for studying and working abroad, this international management programme gives you the skillset for becoming a valuable addition in any internationally operating corporation.

With our International Business degree you get to explore the many different aspects of business and learn to bridge gaps between cultures so as to realise a company's international ambitions.

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.

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.