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Hotel Management: is this the programme for you?
Discover studying at Hotel Management School Maastricht
Start September & FebruaryChoosing a bachelor programme is an important decision, especially if you’re considering an international career in hospitality, entrepreneurship or business. We help you explore what studying at Hotel Management School Maastricht is really like, and whether it matches your ambitions, personality and goals. Our English bachelor offers you an additional challenge, but will also help you improve your English language skills, build an international network and develop yourself into a young professional.
Our online webinar offers a clear and honest introduction to the programme, giving you insight into the structure, experience and career opportunities. In 30 minutes you’ll discover how HMSM prepares you for a global career in hospitality, so you can decide with confidence.
Who is our bachelor for?
This programme is for students who:
- Are interested in hospitality, business and leadership
- Enjoy working with people in an international environment
- Want to combine theory with hands-on experience
- Are up for a challenge by studying in English
- Are looking for a an ambitious, high quality economic bachelor degree
How the programme is built
The Bachelor Hotel Management combines academic knowledge with real-world practice. You will:
- Study core subjects such as hotel business, marketing, finance and management, and gastronomy
- Work on real-life projects from the hospitality industry
- Develop leadership, communication and management skills
- Gain practical experience through internships abroad and in the Netherlands
This structure prepares you for both operational and strategic roles in the industry. Whether you aspire an international career, would like to start your own business, or would like to do continue studying. With your social skills, economical and business knowledge, the world is yours to explore.
Why study Hotel Management at HMSM?
Hotel Management School Maastricht offers more than a degree. You study in an international, professional environment where theory and practice go hand in hand. What sets us apart:
- A high-quality economic bachelor degree, offered in English and Dutch
- A strong focus on entrepreneurship, hotel management, gastronomy and innovation
- Small-scale and personal education with close contact to lecturers
- An international classroom with students from all over the world
Discover our programme
Internships
During your studies you will go on two exciting internships. Read more about our international internship opportunities!
Future
With a bachelor Hotel Management, the world is yours! Discover the career possibilities and get inspired by our alumni.
Studying in English at HMSM: the experience of a Dutch student
Read the experience of Dutch student Lynn who follows the English bachelor programme.
Everything you want to know
Study programme
We combine theory with practice and invest a great deal in your personal development and guidance. Our education is small-scale, with an international community. You will organize events, run shifts in our Teaching Hotel (which is a real hotel!) or solve realistic business cases.
You will do an operational internship abroad in an international 4 or 5 star hotel in your second year, and in your fourth year you will do a management internship in the Netherlands or abroad. This can be at a hotel or other hospitality related company, depending on your specialization
In year three you will specialize your studies by choosing one of the following tracks. Choose the track that suits you and your interests the most!
• Hotel Management
• Foodservice
• Horizons in Hospitality
There are many options to develop yourself and personalise your studies. We offer extra-curricular activities such as the Excellence Programme or the Study Association, you can choose your own minors, go on exchange or do a pre-master.
We offer an English and Dutch track, which is identical in content. In the English track you will be in an international classroom with both Dutch students and international students.
Studying in English
Doing a studies in English may sound difficult, but we assure you it's not! If you have had English as an exam subject in your secondary education, you already have a good base. At the end of the four years, you will be an international teamplayer with excellent language skills!
The world of hospitality is an international environment, where speaking another language is a great advantage! Challenge yourself and discover what you can do if you go for it.
Living on campus
During your first year you'll live on campus in the Student Residence. You learn to live together with others, which allows you to develop skills and abilities that are required to be successful in the hospitality industry. You live in a unit with 13-15 students and share a living room and kitchen. Your own student room comes with a bed, desk and wardrobe and a private bathroom! The Student Residence is centrally located on campus and less than a 3 minute walk to the education building and Teaching Hotel.
Study costs & scholarships
A full overview of the study costs can be found on our website. In addition to the annual tuition fees, there are other costs as well. For example the one-time purchase of a Tenue de Ville (school uniform), kitchen uniform, knife set, the rent of your campus room in the first year and of course study books.
If you are the first in your family to go to a higher education, the First Generation Scholarship of Foundation HMSM can support you. This scholarship is for students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education and helps ease the financial burden of the intensive first year at HMSM. It covers part of the tuition fee and essential expenses like a knife set and Tenue de Ville (school uniform). Read more about the scholarship.
Career opportunities
With a bachelor hotel management in your pocket, the world is yours. Once graduated the possibilities are endless. The hotel industry, tourism and events, food & beverage, hospitality, or HR are just a few sectors you can start in. We also provide you with the skills to start your own business. Discover where our students end up after graduating!
You can also choose to pursue further education such as a master's degree.
Admission & application
In order to enroll into our bachelor programme, make sure you meet our admission requirements!
In short, you'll need:
- A secondary education diploma enabling you to follow Higher Professional Education
- Adequate proficiency in English
- Advanced knowledge of a second modern language
We also have a selection procedure that all candidates have to go through.
Starting moments in September & February
Start in September or February! There is no difference in the study programme. Do you wish to get some work experience or travel after graduating your secondary education? With the option to start in February you can do this, without having to wait a whole year to start you bachelor's!
You can apply for a start in September 2026 or February 2027 from 1 October 2025 until 1 May 2026.
Get in touch
Do you have questions or wish to talk to one of our international student recruiters? We are happy to assist you with your query!
You can apply for a start in September 2026 or February 2027 from 1 October 2025 until 1 May 2026.