TIO - Amsterdam

TIO in the lead

TIO University of Applied Sciences is renowned for its intensive, small-scale and high-quality education. TIO’s recognised undergraduate courses prepare you for a successful career in business, marketing, hospitality, tourism and event management. All of TIO’s training programmes have been ranked best in their respective fields by the Higher Education Guide and the Vocational Training Guide (Keuzegids Hbo Mbo).

In addition to a world-class education, TIO offers its students outstanding counselling services. For years, TIO has been recognised for having the best support for students with disabilities. In all student support categories, TIO scores above the Dutch average. We also achieve the highest total score.

Why students choose TIO

Small-scale

TIO’s education is very personal. This past academic year, the average class consisted of just 11 students. Because of the small classes, you will have extensive personal contact with your lecturers and your fellow students.

Excellent

TIO students enjoy an intellectually stimulating learning environment. Honours programmes, project management positions and participation in external competitions, these are just a few opportunities that we offer to our students. Small lecture groups are the ideal environment to demonstrate your personal skills and learn from other fellow students.

Entrepreneurial

As a private university of applied sciences, TIO responds quickly to demands from the industry and to students’ needs. Anything suggested today can be implemented tomorrow. TIO strives to instil its entrepreneurial spirit in every one of its students.

Motivated students

Studying at TIO is a conscious choice. More than 70% of our bachelor students self-fund their studies, which makes them even more motivated to succeed. This leads to excellent results and enthusiastic lecturers.

Accelerated studying

At TIO, you can earn your bachelor’s degree in just three years. This is the result of the intensive nature of Tio’s programmes: you have a lot of lectures and take part in an internship during the summer.

International opportunities

TIO has an extensive international network. All of our students gain international experience through international internships or studying abroad at one of TIO’s partner universities.

Affordable for everyone

TIO is affordable for anyone with DUO’s student finance.  Based on an average starting wage, you only have to pay back €21 per month after you graduate. More than 75% of TIO’s students pay for (part of) their education themselves, which makes them even more motivated to succeed.

Lectures from the industry

TIO’s lecturers are professionals with extensive experience in their field. They transfer their practical experience directly onto the students. Nearly all of them have a Master’s degree.

National organisation

The quality and relevance of TIO’s education are guaranteed, as lecturers from various campuses come together to develop our courses. Our students have access to high-quality internships because of our national network and excellent contacts with the industry.

Amsterdam campus

Amsterdam represents the perfect union of hotel management, event management, tourism and business. It is a metropolis with an abundance of lively streets and places to go out. The city is home to the highest number of five-star hotels in the Netherlands. It hosts many major events and festivals, such as the Amsterdam Dance Event. Furthermore, Amsterdam attracts more than one million international business travellers every year. Amsterdam is a great place to live: it has been ranked as the most appealing residential city several times multiple times in recent years.

In Amsterdam, practical experience is there for the taking. Hundreds of thousands of visitors come to our country’s number one touristic city every year. Our national airport Schiphol is located close by. The city is home to all kinds of hotels, from simple places to spend a night to establishments that offer five-star luxury. These hotels attract both tourists and travellers on business, who come here for meetings, conventions and trade shows. There is no better place to experience the world of hospitality, business and tourism than Amsterdam. 

Other courses at TIO - Amsterdam

• Commerce, Entrepreneurship and Organisation

  Subject: Business

• International Business Management (3 years)

  Subject: Business

• International Business Management (4 years)

  Subject: Business

• Hotel and Event Management (4 years)

  Subject: Hospitality

• Hotel and Event Management (Fast track)

  Subject: Hospitality

• International Tourism Management (4 years)

  Subject: Tourism

• International Tourism Management (Fast track)

  Subject: Tourism