Study

Programmes

At Hotel Management School Leeuwarden we offer study programmes for students at all levels: from recent high school graduates to experienced professionals.
Explore our full-time and part-time study programmes, and let us be your gateway to a thriving career in the dynamic world of hospitality.

Why study at Hotel Management School Leeuwarden?

  • Grand Tour

    Our Grand Tour offers students the unique opportunity to follow parts of their education at one of our international sites: in South Africa, Thailand, Indonesia, Aruba or Italy.

  • Design Based Education

    With our unique educational concept ‘Design Based Education’, we place the industry at the heart of our learning programme. Our students work on real life challenges from the industry, in an interactive and inspiring learning environment.

  • Study programmes

    The study programmes are suitable for students at all levels: from recent high school graduates to experienced professionals. Our Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree and Master Degree can be followed full time, part time or flexibly (work & study).

Work & Study

Empower your employees to grow professionally with our unique flexible study programmes at Hotel Management School Leeuwarden. Elevate their skills, enhance their performance and retain talent in your organisation. We understand the importance of balancing work and learning, and that’s why our tailored work & study programmes are designed for professionals.

We offer flexible studies on Associate degree, Bachelor and Master level. Here, work is turned into learning and vice versa benefitting both employee and employer.

Explore our flexible Associate degree and Bachelor programmes here (in Dutch).
For more information about our part-time Master programme please click here.

We now also offer the Work & Study programme in Amsterdam

Amsterdam naturally has a high concentration of hospitality providers employing the hospitality talent. Our unique ‘Work & Study’ Associate Degree allows students to pursue higher education at ‘hbo level’ while continuing to work. This means your employees can enhance their skills and academic knowledge without putting their work on hold. The workplace remains central to the learning experience, making sure employees can apply what they learn directly to their job.

This programme is ideal for businesses seeking to upskill their workforce. Whether your employees are new to hotel management or aiming to develop themselves, the Associate Degree (AD) equips them with the tools they need to excel. Want to know more as an employer? Check out the factsheet below.

Employer Factsheet AD Work & Study

Why have your employees study at Hotel Management School Leeuwarden?

Improve performance

Provide your team with the latest trends and best practices in hotel management. Their newfound knowledge will boost their performance, positively affecting your business’s success.

Flexibility

Our Work & Study programme is designed to fit your team’s busy schedules. Empower them to enhance their skills and advance their careers without disrupting their work commitments.

Customizable Programs

Employees with demonstrable experience may be able to receive exemptions on certain study components, allowing the programme to be tailored to the needs of the employee.

Relevance to Industry Needs

Our study programmes are designed in collaboration with industry leaders, ensuring that your employees gain insights and skills that can be applied directly to the current needs of the hospitality sector.

Experienced Faculty

Benefit from the guidance of our lecturers & coaches, each bringing a wealth of industry knowledge.

Discover Employer Stories (Dutch)

Full-time programmes

Are you a student interested in our full-time programmes? You are more than welcome at our open days in Leeuwarden or Emmen, to get a taste of the atmosphere and to learn all about our programmes.

Are you a Dutch student and want to find out more about our studies? Visit one of our small-scale open days.
Visit an open day (Dutch)

Are you an international student? Join us at one of our events to get acquainted with our study programme and school.
Events for International Students

Our full-time study programmes

Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management

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Bachelor Degree in Hotel Management

Master Degree in Sustainable Innovation in Hospitality

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Master Degree in International Hospitality and Service Management

Associate Degree in Hospitality Management

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Associate degree in hotel management