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International Leisure and Tourism Studies

Stenden University of Applied Sciences
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 11,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 14 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The International Leisure and Tourism Studies at Stenden University of Applied Sciences is a MA programme in Humanities over 14 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the International Leisure and Tourism Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 14 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: EUR 11,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Leisure and Tourism Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission requirements

You require a bachelor’s degree to be admitted to the International Leisure and Tourism Studies programme. If you do not hold a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Management, Hospitality, Tourism, Leisure Studies or a related course but would like to enrol in the Master’s programme in International Leisure and Tourism Studies.

English Language Requirements


All applicants for a Master programme at Stenden require to submit an English proficiency test with their application. Exceptions are made for students who have completed their Bachelor degree entirely in English at an accredited institution.

Stenden University of Applied Sciences accepts three kinds of official language tests: IELTS, TOEFL and the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English.

•Academic IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 for each skill).
•TOEFL 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based) and 80 (internet based). Original test results must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service to Stenden. The TOEFL institution code for Stenden is 9215.
•Cambridge ESOL score CAE-C.


English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 11,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 11,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Stenden University of Applied Sciences directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Stenden University of Applied Sciences

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Stenden University of Applied Sciences

Leeuwarden, Netherlands

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences(Dutch:NHL Stenden Hogeschool) is a state-fundedvocational universityin the north of theNetherlands. It was formed as a merger of NHL Hogeschool and...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 14 months