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.

Department / Fee Notices
Please note that university fees may vary from term to term. This will be confirmed in your application.

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

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

  • 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
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences