NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences is a university in Leeuwarden. International students should budget around US$26,200 a year in total, covering roughly US$12,700 in tuition and US$13,500 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 8 published items. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 21 institutions we list in Netherlands.

Tuition: US$12,700/yr
Living: US$13,500/yr
Total: US$26,200/yr
Type: University
Location: Leeuwarden

Why students choose NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

Top 4 university of applied sciences in the Netherlands, with programmes rated among the country's best by Keuzegids Hbo
Design Based Education, built around project work solving real business problems, supported by technology and industry experts
A four-star hotel, the Notiz, on campus, giving students a professional practice environment
International experience through the Grand Tour programme or exchange at one of 150 partner universities worldwide
Guaranteed accommodation for first-year students — comfortable, secure and close to campus, saving time and travel costs
Study in the north of the Netherlands, a green and prosperous region with a strong cultural identity and plenty to do

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences fees for international students

As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.

Fee schedule for NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
Item	Amount
February intake	apply by 1 November
September intake	apply by 1 June
February intake	apply by 31 October
September intake	apply by 31 May
February intake	apply by 1 June
September intake	apply by 1 November
Master in International Service Management
Master in Leisure and Tourism Studies

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

General requirements for the English-taught programmes at NHL Stenden.

English preparation

High school graduate
IELTS 5.0–5.5

Bachelor's

IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.0, TOEFL 80, or PTE 61
Other requirements, depending on subject

Pre-master's

A bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Tourism, Business or Economics
Graduates from other fields will also be considered
IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 70
Entrance interview

Master's

A bachelor's degree in a related field
IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.0

Scholarships at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

NL Scholarship: EUR 5,000 for the first year of a bachelor's degree
NHL Stenden Excellence Scholarship: EUR 2,000/year for years two and three of a bachelor's degree

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences?

Budget roughly US$26,200 a year in total — about US$12,700 in tuition and US$13,500 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. General requirements for the English-taught programmes at NHL Stenden.

Where is NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences?

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences is in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.

Can international students work while studying at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In Netherlands the current allowance is 16 hours/week during term, full-time in summer, and the post-study route is orientation year — 1 year.