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International opportunities abound at Hotelschool The Hague

Thinking about studying hospitality? Got a keen interest in business? Ever considered enrolling at a Hospitality Business School? If you’re looking to study at one of Europe’s leading institutions, one that instills the highest levels of expertise in an inspiring industry, Hotelschool The Hague is one you should definitely consider.

Over the decades, this education institution has built up a world-renowned reputation for its hospitality management education. Its perfect location, with campuses in Amsterdam and The Hague and a short plane ride from any other major European city, paired with its student-friendly environment and English-spoken education, makes it the ideal place to study this rapidly-growing industry.

Here are 6 reasons why you should pursue a Hospitality education at Hotelschool The Hague:

1. Studying in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is a great choice for international students, rich with unique culture and charming quirks that make each day more exciting than the last. A major pull factor for studying in this region is that the government provides subsidised tuition fees for all applicants with EU nationality. The UK is accessible via car, ferry or plane, and the widespread use of English across the country means cross-cultural communication is never an issue, and students can hone their language skills outside of the classroom among friendly, like-minded peers who are well-versed in the English language.

Students will feel immediately at home at either of their excellent campuses in The Hague and Amsterdam. In The Hague, students live and learn near the beach and city centre, enjoying the city’s great architecture, attractive shopping and extensive multicultural scene.

Those in Amsterdam enjoy the facilities of a completely refurbished building just outside the historic city centre, where they study and live surrounded by its beautiful canals and rich cultural life.

Students from all over the world flock to this region every year to take advantage of agreeable living costs and to experience academic life in a tolerant and liberal community.

2. It’s ranked in the Top 5 hospitality schools in the world

Hotelschool was ranked in the top 5 schools for Hospitality Management by leading market researchers TNS Global Survey in 2013, as well as being ranked in the top 3 of all Universities in the Netherlands, according to the National Student Survey (NSS), and independent research conducted by the Dutch government.

Consistently ranked one of the top Hotel Schools in the world, Hotelschool The Hague is a truly specialised, independent and dedicated institution. It offers best value for money among top international Hotel Schools with a community made up of talented, ambitious, and career-driven students.

“Not only have I gained knowledge and acquired skills, I am continuously working on my personal development. The Training and Management skills are challenging but immensely useful. The educational philosophy is that lecturers act as coaches; they encourage you to think critically, question your work while giving you the additional insights you need” – Joshua Wilkinson, British.

3. Ambitious and challenging bachelor programme

Hotelschool The Hague provides a perfect launch pad for ambitious and professional students, granting them the unique opportunity to work in an international business environment. Its Bachelor of Business Administration in Hotel Management is formed from a warm and welcoming international community, and sets students firmly on the path of a thriving, global career.

Throughout the Bachelor Programme, students develop social, business, and practical skills as they form lifelong friendships while living in campus accommodation. Classes are small, tight-knit and inclusive, offering personal guidance to students. At the Hotelschool, each student is recognised for their unique individuality, not being a number but a name thanks to the personal guidance and the small scale of the education at Hotelschool the Hague.

The School’s student body is diverse and culturally rich- with students of more than 50 nationalities living alongside each other on campus- and graduates leave already ingrained with an international perspective that’s invaluable in today’s globalised business world.

 

 

In terms of real-life work experience, students will also be given the opportunity to follow two international internships, one in Europe and one within an organisation of their choice, anywhere in the world.

4. Great career preparation

The Hotelschool’s diverse and engaging curriculum has earned it glowing reviews from its former students. Crafted to challenge each individual through a combination of lectures and real-life practice and projects, they are given the chance to work in small, dynamic, multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, giving all students the opportunity to exchange skills and knowledge of cultures.

 

 

One of the school’s’ greatest assets is its delivery of training and management skills. Research and analysis also play an important role in the school’s curriculum, and students are expected to produce structured reports of their findings, presenting all results professionally and effectively.

Graduating with a Hotelschool Bachelor’s Degree after four years of study opens doors to a boundless spectrum of potential job opportunities, meaning that the school’s prestigious alumni can be found working in pillars of the hospitality industry on all four corners of the globe.

5. Study business in a fast-paced Hospitality setting

The Hotelschool’s focus on the business of hospitality is what makes it truly specialised, ensuring all graduates leave equipped with up-to-date skills that meet current industry demands. The school’s full-time Bachelor of Business Administration grants students a real-life, in-depth insight into what makes the industry tick. The programme is intensely business-centred, yet firmly-founded on hospitality principles, meaning students learn to excel and make a difference within the global hospitality industry. Students are challenged on a daily basis, and taught to sharpen their expertise through the development of a ‘business-savvy’ mind set, instilling in them an awareness of what the industry requires in order for them to be successful.

6. World-renowned institution with a strong network of alumni

Founded in 1929, the Hotelschool is proud to say its Alumni have firmly upheld the institution’s esteemed reputation. Working as Hospitality Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Consultants and Management Specialists in a variety of industries, Hotelschool’s Alumni can engage and interact across nations and borders thanks to the school’s Alumni Chapters. It’s because of the Alumni Chapters that the school is so widely-recognised among global hospitality employers who hold its degrees in incredibly high regard. These include reputable hospitality names such as Hilton Worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Marriott International, Accor, NH Hotels and the Hyatt Hotel Corporation.

Many graduates go on to work at non-hospitality companies with close ties to the industry, such as international banks like ING and ABN AMRO, leading companies in the travel industry like KLM and Booking.com, multi-nationals such as Heineken and Unilever, and consultancy agencies like Accenture.

This article is sponsored by the Hotelschool The Hague, Netherlands. Established in 1929, Hotelschool The Hague was ranked among the Top 5 Hospitality Management Schools in the world by leading market researchers TNS Global in 2013. The school provides a ‘passport to the industry’ via its excellent Bachelor degree program, which paves way to an abundance of opportunities in the hospitality field. Graduates are equipped with unique skillsets from a harmonious combination of theory, practice, and character building that enables them to work strategically and pragmatically. As a government subsidised school, Hotelschool The Hague offers the best value of all the top international hotel schools. In addition to its strong accreditation, its students and alumni win many international awards in recognition of their achievements and talents.

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