NHL Stenden in Dutch top of QS ranking: Hospitality & Leisure Management
NHL Stenden is ranked among the top three programmes in the Netherlands in the QS World University Rankings by Subject: Hospitality & Leisure Management. With a position in the global top 100, NHL Stenden demonstrates the strong international standing of its programmes. For prospective students worldwide, this plays an important role in choosing both a degree and a study destination.
Strong position in international ranking
The QS World University Rankings by Subject compares programmes worldwide. It looks at academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact. This provides a clear picture of how programmes are assessed internationally.
NHL Stenden is ranked in the 51–100 band globally within the QS ranking for Hospitality & Leisure Management. This places the university of applied sciences among the leading institutions in the Netherlands in this field.
The ranking includes the programmes Leisure & Events Management, Tourism Management and Hospitality Management, offered by Hotel Management School Leeuwarden.
Important for study choice worldwide
When exploring your study options, especially abroad, you want to know what to expect. Rankings like these help you make that decision. They provide direction and make it easier to compare programmes.
It is not just about the content of a degree, but also about quality, international recognition and opportunities after graduation.
Attractive to talent and the region
The strong position in the QS ranking increases NHL Stenden’s appeal to international talent. Students choose not only a programme, but also a place to live, learn and grow.
This has a direct impact on the region. International talent brings new perspectives, knowledge and networks. Many students remain connected to the region after graduation, for example through internships, employment or entrepreneurship.
Continuing to develop and innovate
“We are proud of this recognition. It shows that our education competes with the international top and is among the leading programmes in the Netherlands,” says Marco ten Hoor, Director of Hotel Management School Leeuwarden at NHL Stenden.
Within the hospitality and leisure domain, NHL Stenden continues to focus on themes such as sustainability, digitalisation and collaboration with the professional field.
This recognition highlights the international position of NHL Stenden and the quality of its education.
Want to know more?
Want to learn more about these programmes? Visit the programme pages for Leisure & Events Management, Tourism Management and Hospitality Management.
