NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences is an international educational institution located in the north of the Netherlands and known for its unique "Design Based Education" model. Thanks to its global campus network and structure intertwined with the industry, it offers its students a practice-oriented career journey crossing borders.

Drawing attention with its innovative vision, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences is a dynamic higher education institution encouraging its students to produce solutions to real-world problems by carrying them beyond theory. Besides its campuses in student-friendly cities like Leeuwarden and Emmen, it provides a unique international experience by offering the "Grand Tour" opportunity with education points in different countries such as South Africa, Thailand, and Bali. The "Design Based Education" (DBE) model developed by the university aims for students to gain professional competence by working in interdisciplinary teams.

Combining a global perspective with local expertise, NHL Stenden enriches the education process with internships and laboratory works with the strong partnerships it established with the business world. The programs it offers in a wide range from hospitality to media, from business to IT, guarantee that graduates are equipped with critical thinking and leadership skills. Aiming to raise its students not only as job holders but as visionary individuals who can change the world, the university is a dynamic door opening to the career opportunities of the future.