Hotelschool The Hague
About
Hotelschool The Hague, a state-accredited university of applied sciences listed by Vereniging Hogescholen and Studielink, teaches hospitality for €11,600/year — competitive for a specialised Western European hospitality school. IELTS 6.0 is accessible without extra prep, and two intakes (February and September) give flexibility if you miss a deadline.
The Hague is a quieter, more formal Netherlands—seat of parliament, international courts, diplomatic hub. Living costs are moderate (€1,000–1,300/month), and the city has a serious, professional atmosphere without Amsterdam's tourism overwhelm. You'll see hospitality businesses everywhere: hotels, conferences, international events needing staff and managers.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberFeb 01
Non-EU strict deadline. HTH interviews all applicants. Feb 1 recommended; later applications on a space-available basis.
- FebruaryOct 01
February intake available. HTH has two intakes per year.
Accommodation
The Hague shares housing pressure with Leiden and Delft. DUWO complexes available for students.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛Holland Scholarship (€5,000)
Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
National funding for this destination
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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.
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Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.