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Are you considering studying in the Netherlands? If so, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences should be right at the top of your list. We are an internationally recognized institution that awards accredited degrees. We have already successfully educated thousands of international students with our English-language bachelor's and master's programs in various subject areas. These range from International Hospitality Management to International Teacher Education for primary schools (ITEPS) to Information Technology. All bachelor's and master's degrees conferred by NHL Stenden are accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders, an independent, Netherlands-based accreditation organization. Your degree will be recognized all over the world. As a graduate of NHL Stenden, you will be prepared for a career anywhere in the world. Our graduates have embarked on successful careers at major multinational companies. Many employers recognize the valuable combination of practical skills and experience NHL Stenden graduates bring to the table. Our graduates have found employment at many renowned companies around the world, including: Hilton Worldwide Sony Music Entertainment Marriott Hotels & Resorts Holland America Line G Adventures ABN AMRO Bank N.V. Thomas Cook Booking.com Volkswagen Nike AirBerlin Delta Lloyd Studying at NHL Stenden is an exciting new experience. You will be challenged to voice your opinion and take the initiative. You do this in a safe learning environment where respect for different views and backgrounds is a shared value. In small and personal groups of students, lecturers, and researchers, you will tackle real-life assignments from the actual field. Together you will test your ideas in practice to make sure they work as expected. You will work on assignments from both local and international organizations – the best way to prepare for your future work line. That's why many employers highly value NHL Stenden's education style. All our bachelor's programs contain one or more of the following practical components: Project work in the university's own training companies, including Broadcast Studio, Stenden Hotel, and European Tourism Futures Institute (ETFI) Integrated Internship at renowned companies Design-Based Education: real-world assignments, which you collaborate with other students, instructors, researchers, and across different disciplines. After being friendly neighbors for many years, Stenden University of Applied Sciences and NHL University of Applied Sciences have merged. As of September 2018, we will present our joined selection of study programs as NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences. If you enroll at NHL Stenden, you will join both Dutch and international students like yourself. It is a truly international experience. You will be prepared for a dynamic world and ready to cross borders. We are looking forward to guiding you on your journey towards becoming a full-fledged professional. Education and research are closely intertwined at Stenden University of Applied Sciences, with students, lecturers, and Professors of Applied Sciences working with businesses and NGOs to find solutions to various social issues. As a student, you will develop the critical and inquisitive attitude you will require throughout your professional life. View full university