Hotelschool The Hague

Why this works

• Hotelschool The Hague is a state-accredited university of applied sciences, listed by Vereniging Hogescholen and Studielink.
• Tuition is €11,600 per year — competitive for a specialised hospitality school in Western Europe.
• IELTS 6.0 minimum is a low bar, accessible to most CIS graduates without extra preparation.
• Two intakes per year (February and September) give flexibility if one deadline is missed.
• Students can work 16 h/week during term and full-time in summer (June–August) without a separate work permit.
• After graduation, the Dutch Zoekjaar orientation-year permit gives 12 months to find a job in the EU.

What to check

• RU-passport holders face payment complications: SWIFT transfers to the Netherlands are blocked; alternative channels must be arranged in advance.
• BY students have no confirmed standard pathway — IND contact required individually.
• Accommodation is not guaranteed: dormitory availability is unconfirmed and private housing in The Hague costs €700–1,500/month.
• The Hague is a government and diplomatic city — smaller hospitality industry than Amsterdam or Rotterdam for internships.
• Financial proof requirement is high: ~€13,569 in a blocked account or sponsor letter before visa approval.

Accommodation

€750-1200/mo private — The Hague shares housing pressure with Leiden and Delft. DUWO complexes available for students.

Scholarships

Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.