NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

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.

Established: 2018 Leeuwarden, Netherlands
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NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

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.

Departments Duration Language Annual Fee (EUR)
Business Administration 4 Years English € 10335.00
Communication and Multimedia Design 4 Years English € 10335.00
Computer Science 4 Years English € 10335.00
Creative Business 4 Years English € 10335.00
Creative Business 3 Years English € 10335.00
Entrepreneurship and Retail Management 4 Years English € 10335.00
European Studies 4 Years English € 10335.00
Green Chemistry 4 Years English € 10335.00
Hospitality Management 4 Years English € 10335.00
Hospitality Management 3 Years English € 10335.00
Information Technology 4 Years English € 10335.00
International Business 4 Years English € 10335.00
International Human Resource Management 4 Years English € 10335.00
International Teacher Education for Primary Schools 4 Years English € 10335.00
International Teacher Education for Secondary Schools 4 Years English € 10335.00
Leisure and Events Management 4 Years English € 10335.00
Marketing Management 4 Years English € 10335.00
Tourism Management 4 Years English € 10335.00

Departments Duration Language Annual Fee (EUR)
Computer Vision and Data Science 1 Years English € 10335.00
Content and Media Strategy 1 Year English € 11995.00
International Leisure, Tourism and Events Management 1 Year English € 11995.00
Sustainable Innovation in Hospitality 1 Year English € 11995.00

  • CV
  • English Proficiency Certificate (B2, the online exam of IELTS is not accepted)
  • High School Diploma and Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Passport
  • Passport

  • CV
  • English Proficiency Certificate (B2, the online exam of IELTS is not accepted)
  • Motivation Letter
  • University Diploma and Transcript


* The Application Deadline Varies by Department
** Additional Documents May Be Requested by Departments
*** The YKS requirement applies to students in Türkiye. International students will be evaluated according to the examination systems and admission criteria of their respective countries.
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences