NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences is an internationally oriented university of applied sciences in the Netherlands, with its main location in Leeuwarden. The university also has locations in Amsterdam, Assen, Emmen, Groningen, Meppel and Terschelling and offers associate degree, bachelor’s, and master’s programmes across a broad range of professional fields.

NHL Stenden offers programmes in areas including business and management, education, engineering and technology, health and social studies, information technology, communication and creative industries, leisure and tourism, hospitality, logistics and maritime studies. As a university of applied sciences, NHL Stenden combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, professional development, and close connections to the world of work.

Internationalisation is an integral part of the educational experience. Students can develop international and intercultural competencies through international exchanges, internships, study abroad opportunities and international collaboration. NHL Stenden’s Grand Tour provides students on eligible programmes with the opportunity to follow part of their studies at one of its international partner locations. Current Grand Tour locations include Bali (Indonesia), Thailand, South Africa, Italy, and Aruba.

NHL Stenden has an extensive international network of educational and professional partners and participates in international initiatives such as Erasmus+ and the Regional University Network – European University (RUN-EU). The university welcomes students from the Netherlands and abroad and provides opportunities to study and collaborate in an international and intercultural environment.

Practical learning is an important element of the educational approach. Depending on the programme, students undertake internships, projects, and other forms of work-based learning, enabling them to apply their knowledge and develop professional skills in real-world settings.

With its combination of professional higher education, applied research, internationalisation and collaboration with industry and society, NHL Stenden prepares students for professional careers in an increasingly international and interconnected world.