NHTV Breda

2016-2017
Discover your world
Studying at
NHTV Breda
Discover NHTV Breda
NHTV Breda is an international university of applied sciences in the south of the Netherlands, in
the city of Breda, only 100 km from both Amsterdam and Brussels. Some facts about NHTV:
> about 7,700 students from over 60 countries
> over 25,000 graduates
> founded in 1966 as an institute offering management courses in tourism and leisure, and in this
field it is the largest and leading education institution in the world
> best university of applied sciences in the Netherlands (category 2000+ first-year students) according to ‘Keuzegids HBO 2015’
> offering professional and academic bachelor’s and master’s programmes in 6 disciplines (see page on the right)
> 4 locations in Breda
> Breda is a historical city with some 180,000 inhabitants and a student population of approximately 20,000
In this
brochure > NHTV’s international character (2)
> Studying at NHTV (4)
> Practical information (6)
> Overview of all NHTV’s study programmes (8)
> Breda student city (18)
> Holland facts (20)
Games | Media
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Built Environment
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Facility
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Tourism | Leisure
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Hotel
Logistics
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When you opt for
NHTV Breda, you
opt for quality in an
international setting
Best University of Applied
Sciences in the Netherlands
According to the league table
of Dutch universities of applied
sciences of ‘Keuzegids HBO 2015’,
NHTV prepares you for management-level positions in
an international setting. International accreditations
from, for instance, the UN World Tourism Organization,
the World Leisure Organization and the International
Facility Management Association underline the quality
of education.
NHTV is the best university of
applied sciences in the Netherlands
(category 2000+). The bachelor’s
programmes in Hotel, Facility
and Games are even qualified as
top rated programme. NHTV was
founded in 1966 as an institute
offering management programmes
in tourism and leisure, and in this
field it is the largest and leading
education institution in the world.
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Compass organises all sorts of
activities and events especially
for foreign students, but Dutch
students are also free to take
part, of course. In this way,
you will soon get to know new
people and learn to find your way
within NHTV and Breda! Take a
look at www.compassbreda.nl
International Opportunities
International Classroom
NHTV works together with many leading education institutions all over
Most of NHTV’s study programmes are taught in English. The institute
the world. As a result, there are many opportunities for intensive student
recruits foreign professionals and about 12% of the total student
and lecturer exchanges. Due in part to the joint research programmes,
population are foreigners. International business and international
student conferences and summer courses, the international character of
cooperation are key elements in NHTV’s curriculum, both from a social
the programmes is strengthened. Furthermore, NHTV encourages work
and a cultural perspective and from an economic point of view. You
placements abroad or at internationally oriented companies.
will learn to view situations from different perspectives and reflect on
your own cultural background. By working together in an international
community, you will learn to make the most of each other’s knowledge
and apply it to ever-changing contexts. The cultural mix is a fertile
breeding ground for open-minded, curious and worldly-wise students!
Why Study at NHTV?
A Few Unique Characteristics
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strong international orientation
central location in the BeNeLux area
international centre of knowledge and expertise
informal atmosphere
internationally experienced teaching staff
combination of lectures, courses, projects, study trips and placements
possibilities to specialise according to personal interest
inspiring in-school training companies
professional and academic bachelor’s and master’s programmes
opportunities to move on to international master’s programmes
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Studying at NHTV
During your studies at NHTV you will develop specialist knowledge, problem-solving
skills and a professional attitude. As a result, you will have a distinct head start in the
labour market and you will be able to start your first job as a qualified professional
– either in the Netherlands or abroad.
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Keep in mind that you
want to broaden your
horizon, by exploring
areas that really
interest you and, most
Importantly, find a place
where you feel at home.
What do you want to achieve?
What can you expect of NHTV?
As an NHTV graduate, you are independent and responsible, creative
Our lecturers will create opportunities for independent learning and
and innovative, and you have an international outlook on your profes-
active cooperation for you. To this end, they use digital resources,
sion and the world. In order to achieve this, entrepreneurship, creativity,
ensuring that more time can be devoted to interaction, in-depth
personal and professional responsibility, and internationalisation are key
exploration, supervision and feedback in class. With the community
focus areas in our study programmes.
concept in mind, it is essential for lecturers to participate in national
and international networks, encourage cooperation with national and
How do you study at NHTV?
international industry professionals, and contribute to strengthening
Effective learning is not something that you do alone. After all, it is
the link between education, research and industry.
precisely through cooperation and debate with other students and
lecturers that you learn to develop knowledge actively. That is why
The core of the learning environment is formed by real-life cases and
NHTV has adopted the teaching model of the learning community.
assignments from professional practice aimed at inspiring students
Students and lecturers from different (cultural) backgrounds and areas
towards active and collaborative learning. Entrepreneurship is promoted
of expertise work together on real-life problems taken from the inter-
by offering possibilities for developing specific ‘entrepreneurial skills’
national professional field. In this process, you will learn to use different
and you can even do a graduation project within your own business.
perspectives and develop an open mind to alternative approaches.
All in all, you are truly encouraged to get the best out of yourself.
What do we expect of you?
Within each study programme, there are possibilities for extra guidance
The success of a learning community depends on the full participation
and support, for instance, if you have a disability or learning difficulty.
and support of everyone involved - lecturers, tutors, but especially you
More information on this subject can be found at www.nhtv.nl.
as a student. That is why we expect serious commitment from you when
it comes to preparing for lectures and projects. Through coaching and
Knowledge and Research Centres
feedback we will teach you to take responsibility for your individual
As a student of NHTV, you will benefit from the knowledge and
learning process and for your role in cooperation with lecturers, fellow
expertise of lecturers who have plenty of practical and research
students and industry professionals.
experience. Knowledge is developed on a continuous basis.
You will study at an institution that makes a significant contribution
We also expect you to gain meaningful experience abroad and to design
to knowledge development and innovation, while staying in tune with
a personalised plan of study by making your own choices, just think of
the latest developments all the time. As a student, you will also be
work placements, optional programmes, and additional activities.
encouraged to link your own graduation research to NHTV’s applied
Of course, we will be there to help you make these choices.
research themes. Consequently, you will learn how to contribute to the
innovation of professional practice.
NHTV boasts various knowledge and research centres. In addition,
the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science has appointed
What Makes the Dutch Education System Unique?
two Centres of Expertise at NHTV - one in the field of Tourism, Leisure,
The higher education system in the Netherlands is based on a
three cycle degree system, consisting of bachelor’s, master’s and
PhD degrees. What makes the Dutch system unique? Respect
for each individual’s opinions and convictions is a national virtue
that gives strength to the fabric of Holland’s diverse and plural
society. This virtue is also reflected in the education system.
The teaching style can be described as interactive and studentcentred, providing students with the attention and freedom
they need to develop their own opinions and creativity while
applying their newly acquired knowledge.
Hospitality and one in the field of Logistics.
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Preparing your Stay
Frequently Asked Questions
NHTV’s Student Office assists foreign students with a wide range of practical matters
related to your studies and your stay in Breda. Feel free to contact NHTV’s Student
Office via [email protected]. On this page you will find some frequently
asked questions and answers.
How should I apply?
Students from abroad are required
to apply through Studielink and
NHTV’s Student Office.
For up-to-date information on the
application deadline, please check
When you decide to spend some time studying at NHTV
Breda, there are quite a few things to be arranged. Some
of these need to be taken care of prior to departure, other
procedures will have to wait until you arrive in Breda.
Depending on your nationality and the duration of your
stay, the preparations required may be different. That is
why it is important to start all preparations for your stay
well in time.
the application information of the
study programme of your choice at
www.nhtv.nl.
Step 1: Please register in Studielink. This is the national administration system for higher education
in the Netherlands. Please note:
We will start processing your
application once you are registered
in and enrolled on the correct
programme in Studielink.
Step 2: Fill in the online application
form at www.nhtv.nl. Please make
sure you upload all additional
documents requested.
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What about the costs?
What about insurance?
The statutory tuition fee for
You must have adequate health
students from the EEA is d 1,984
insurance. It is required by law
(except for IMEM). You should
and you need it in order to get a
take into account the costs of text-
residence permit. Most national
books, readers, the introduction
health insurance packages within
week, study trips, a laptop and
the EU are valid in the Netherlands.
your daily expenses and costs of
Nevertheless, it is important to ask
living. Check www.nhtv.nl/fee for
your health insurance company
detailed information.
for a statement which proves that
your medical expenses in the
How and where can I find a
place to live?
What do I need to arrange to reside legally in the Netherlands?
Netherlands will be covered.
If you want to study in the Netherlands, certain things will have to be
Third-party liability insurance is not
NHTV does not offer on-campus
arranged.
compulsory, but strongly advised.
For foreign students who work part-
housing facilities. However,
Student Office assists international
EU/EEA* students:
time, it is compulsory to take out a
students in finding suitable accom-
> You need to register with the municipal personal records database at city
basic health insurance policy with a
modation, although students are
hall of the city where you are going to live.
Dutch insurance company.
encouraged to find their own place
to stay. Please note that the rent
Non-EU students:
What about part-time jobs?
of a student room ranges from
> Before arrival: All non-EU students need an ‘MVV’ and a residence
Foreign students in the Netherlands
d 350 to d 450 per person per
permit if they stay in the Netherlands for longer than three months,
are allowed to have a part-time job,
month.
except students with the following nationalities: American, Australian,
although it may be difficult to find
Canadian, Monegasque, New Zealand, South Korean and Japanese.
a job in which a working knowledge
What about scholarships?
Students with these nationalities only need to apply for a residence
of Dutch is not required. EEA* (but
For non-EEA* students, NHTV
permit. It is not allowed to enter the Netherlands on a tourist visa for
not from Croatia) citizens, or Swiss
offers a number of NHTV Bachelor
the purpose of study. Only NHTV can apply for your ‘MVV’ and/or
or Japanese**, are not required to
Scholarships. For more informa-
residence permit. More information will be given upon admission to the
have a work permit and there is no
tion, please send an e-mail to
study programme.
limitation on the number of working
[email protected]. For infor-
> After arrival: All non-EU students need to register with the municipal
hours. If you are a non-EEA citizen
mation about other scholarship
personal records database at city hall of the city where you are going to
you are required to obtain a work
possibilities you are referred to
live.
permit.
www.nhtv.nl/livinginthenetherlands.
Most things mentioned above are arranged with the help of NHTV’s
Student Office and are organised collectively. Nevertheless, it is your own
Foreign EEA* students can apply
responsibility to arrange registration with the local municipality.
to the Dutch Ministry of Education
for a student loan. For conditions
and more information, please
visit www.duo.nl - international
visitors.
*)The EEA (European Economic Area) includes all EU countries as well as Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland.
**)Japanese citizens do need a residence permit
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Extensive information about
studying in the Netherlands,
Dutch immigration procedures,
scholarships and grants can
be found at www.nuffic.nl or
www.ind.nl and www.nhtv.nl/
livinginthenetherlands.
Games
Professional Bachelor | 3 or 4 years
Professional Master | 1 year
Creative Media and Game Technologies
Game Technology
International Game
Architecture and Design
> Language: English
> Degree title: Master of Science
> Language: English
> Equip students with a theoretical
> Degree title: Bachelor of Science
understanding of practical
> Learn to design computer
game technology, as well as
games, video games, tablet
skills to solve complex practical
games and smartphone games
problems, using a broad range
> Pathways:
of academic sources
• Visual Art
> You work a full year on your
• Programming
graduation project. Supervision
• Design
will be on an individual basis • Production
by an appointed lecturer.
• Audio
To receive input, you follow
> Working in the Project Lab, master classes on actual topics
which has a fully equipped
and gain more knowledge on
development studio
research & development.
> Check www.nhtv.nl for the
selection procedure
> This master is governmentfunded. The statutory tuition
fee for EEA students is d 1,984.
At NHTV you can enrol for one of the world’s best
entertainment gaming programmes. In 3 or 4 years’ time
you can define your own roles, skill sets and ultimate
career path towards your dream job. Whether you want
to be the best game-play programmer, an award winning
character artist or a producer winning Triple-A titles, we
help you define your path to success. After your bachelor
you have direct access to the master in Game Technology.
Recognition
The Dutch-Flemish Accreditation
Organisation (NVAO) has assessed
the quality of the lecturers of the
International Game Architecture
and Design programme as
excellent. ‘Keuzegids HBO 2015’
ranked this programme number 1
in its own category and qualified
the programme as top rated.
Official partner of Sony
NHTV is joining in the
PlayStation®First Academic
Partnership Programme. This
means students are developing
games for PlayStation 3,
PlayStation Portable and
PlayStation Network.
More info?
www.nhtv.nl
[email protected]
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Media
Professional Bachelor | 3 or 4 years
Professional Master | 1 year
International Media and
Entertainment Management
Media Innovation
> Language: English
> Language: English
> Degree title: Master of Arts
> Degree title: Bachelor of Arts
> Seamlessly blends theory and
> Learn to become a manager
practice in order to provide
in the multimedia (internet,
students with the knowledge
games) and entertainment
and skills necessary to be an
industry (radio, TV, film)
innovator in the world of
> Specialisations:
digital media
• Marketing
> Four main phases:
• Production
• Media Theory
• Content
• Business Models
> Working in the mADE Produc-
• Media Technology
tion House, the in-school multimedia training company, every week
>Check www.nhtv.nl for the
selection procedure
• Research & Communication
Studies
> Industry cases
> Final thesis
> This master is governmentfunded. The statutory tuition
Recognition
Due to technological and digital advancements and a
widespread integration of media channels, the potential
impact of media and entertainment concepts is huge.
Major media spectacles hold people in rapt attention
for days on end. Virtual worlds on the internet are taking
over parts of our social lives. Broaden your horizons in this
dynamic branch of industry at NHTV.
The Dutch-Flemish Accreditation
Organisation (NVAO) has awarded
International Media and Entertainment Management the distinctive
feature of ‘Small-Scale Intensive
Education’. An additional d 475
fee - because of this distinctive
NVAO feature - allows the study
programme to offer its unique
‘Production House’ work experience scheme in all four years of
study. ‘Keuzegids HBO 2015’
ranked this study programme
number 1 in its own category.
More info?
www.nhtv.nl
Location Games & Media
Mgr. Hopmansstraat 1
[email protected]
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fee for EEA students is d 1,984.
Professional Bachelor | 3 or 4 years
Hotel
International
Hotel Management
> Language: English
> Degree title: Bachelor of
Business Administration
> Learn to become a manager in
a hotel, holiday resort, or food
Hilton Class
In the second year talented
students have the opportunity
to join the Hilton Class, which
will allow high-achieving
students to enter a career
with Hilton Worldwide after
graduation.
& beverage wholesale business
> You can end up in all kind of
positions like:
• general manager
• food & beverage manager
• rooms division manager
More info?
www.nhtv.nl
[email protected]
• sales manager
• marketing manager
> Real-life experience in training
company Sibelicious
> This programme applies a
selection procedure as it
admits only 160 students every
The hospitality sector is all about anticipating the
guest’s expectations and wishes. How do you handle
the tendency towards individualisation in society and
how do you deal with the ever more critical consumer?
The International Hotel Management programme
prepares you for an international career in the hospitality
industry.
year, please check our website
for the details and deadlines
Sibelicious
NHTV has made it its mission to
Recognition
integrate ingredients like service
The International Hotel
orientation and experiences
Management programme has
(hospitality) with professionalism,
been internationally accredited
efficiency and planning (facility).
by the UN World Tourism
This unique combination comes
Organization. The Dutch-Flemish
together beautifully in Sibelicious.
Accreditation Organisation
(NVAO) has awarded the study
programme the distinctive feature
of ‘Internationalisation’.
‘Keuzegids HBO 2015’ qualified
this programme as top rated.
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Professional Bachelor | 3 or 4 years
Facility
International Real Estate
and Facility Management
> Language: English
> Degree title: Bachelor of
Business Administration
> Learn to manage the most
efficient and safe work environ-
ment possible and become
a professional in coordinating
and directing all the support
services of an organisation
>Facility managers are at the
heart of organisations like:
More info?
www.nhtv.nl
[email protected]
• multinationals
• hospitals
• airports
• hotels
• event organisations
• catering, cleaning and security
organisations
Sibelicious is the in-house training
company of Hotel and Facility
Management. Together with your
fellow students you will work in
several outlets, such as catering,
The facility department is
the driving force behind an
organisation. Well-organised facility management
can make the difference and
add value to the company.
That is why nowadays the
facility manager is a business partner on a strategic
level.
> Real-life experience in training
company Sibelicious
Recognition
The International Real Estate and
Facility Management programme
has been awarded the title of
‘recognised IFMA program’ by the
International Facility Management
Association. The Dutch-Flemish
service desk, store room, restau-
Accreditation Organisation (NVAO)
rant, kitchen and coffee corner,
has awarded International Real
to learn the basics in your first
Estate and Facility Management
year. In your second year you will
the distinctive feature of Inter-
gain management experience by
nationalisation’. ‘Keuzegids HBO
managing first-year students.
2015’ qualified this programme as
top rated.
Location Hotel, Facility
Sibeliuslaan 13
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Logistics
Professional Bachelor | 3 or 4 years
Professional Bachelor | 3 or 4 years
International Logistics
and Economics
International Logistics
Engineering
> Language: English
> Language: English
>Degree title: Bachelor of > Degree title: Bachelor of Business Administration Science
(in future Bachelor of Arts >With emphasis on the due to new legislation)
> With emphasis on financial Logistics is more than just getting things from A to B.
Just think of the logistics operations in an international
port area, managing visitor flows around Schiphol
Airport, the most efficient supply of warehouse, track
and trace services to check where your order is at any
time. At NHTV you can explore either the technical or
economic aspects of logistics.
technical aspects of storage and transport of goods
aspects and marketing
> Learn to become a logistics
> Learn to become a logistics
specialist with expertise in
specialist with expertise in
storage, transport and
finding the best, cheapest
transhipment techniques
and fastest way to produce
> Graduates are equipped to
and distribute products
fill a range of positions, such
> Graduates are equipped to fill
as operations, supply chain positions such as purchase, or distribution manager at
logistics or project manager
(inter)national:
at (inter)national:
• transport companies
• transport companies
• wholesale companies
• wholesale companies
• retailers
• retailers
• manufacturers
• manufacturers
• ICT companies
• ICT companies
• consultancy firms
• consultancy firms
Recognition
NHTV’s logistics programmes are
generally appreciated for their
enriching collaborative practices
between education and industry.
The programmes ranked high in
‘Keuzegids HBO 2015’.
Excellent industry interaction
The logistics programmes
collaborate closely with international companies, such as DB Schenker, Fujifilm and
Samsung. As a result, plenty of
interesting assignments, work
placements, graduation projects
and career opportunities are created for students.
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More info?
www.nhtv.nl
[email protected]
Professional Bachelor | 3 or 4 years
Built
Environment
Built Environment
International Spatial Development
> Language: English
> Degree title: Bachelor of Science
>Learn to become a Strategic
Designer, Urban Planner and
Manager of Sustainable Urban
Mobility
> You will work on the redevelopment of urban areas from all
Recognition
relevant angles: planning,
The Built Environment programme
designing and managing of NHTV ranked high in ‘Keuzegids
sustainable urban mobility. You will research, plan and
make sketches, scale models
and computer drawings. You
will be ready to help integrate
mobility, shape society and the
built environment all over the
world.
In our globalizing and strongly urbanizing world, cities built
for human wellbeing, with attractive living and working
environments, traffic accessibility, traffic safety and
sustainability are one of the most important themes.
International Spatial Development is the international
version of the professional bachelor Built Environment.
You will learn to look beyond the boundaries of the areas
of expertise of urban planning, urban design and mobility.
And beyond the boundaries of countries.
>Graduates are likely to find jobs at (inter)national:
• advisory agencies
• multinationals
• small and medium-sized enterprises
• government services
• housing associations
• private developers
• design firms
More info?
www.nhtv.nl
www.shapingsociety.nl
Location Logistics,
Built Environment
Claudius Prinsenlaan 12
[email protected]
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HBO 2015’.
Tourism
Professional Bachelor | 3 or 4 years
Professional Master | 1 year
International Tourism
Management
Tourism Destination
Management
> Language: English
> Language: English
> Degree title: Bachelor of > Degree title: Master of Arts
Business Administration (in future Bachelor of Arts due
to new legislation)
> Learn to become a manager,
policymaker or an entrepreneur
> Room for personal development
and individual choices (modular
system)
>Strategic policy development,
destination development and
research
> Three main phases:
• Theory
• Practice at three types of
tourism destinations in Asia-Pacific
> 4 specialisations:
• Final Thesis
• Tourism & Travel Industry
>Graduates qualify for inter-
• Entrepreneurship in Recreation
& Hospitality
• Tourism Destination Management
• Attractions & Theme Parks
national:
• management positions
• consultancy positions
• policy and advisory positions
• research positions
Management
Can you give people a
resounding holiday while
taking into account the
consequences of tourism
development for the
economy, nature and
environment, and the
local population? You will
soon find out at NHTV,
who have a global network
and strong international
collaborative ventures due
to 50 years of experience
in industry.
More info?
www.nhtv.nl
[email protected]
>As a graduate, you are likely Academic Bachelor | 3 years
Bachelor of Science
Tourism
to find positions such as: e-commerce officer, yield
manager, entrepreneur in a
> Language: English
recreation business, marketeer
>Degree title: Bachelor of Science
at a tourism board, tourism
>This joint programme with destination consultant
Wageningen University is the
first academic bachelor in Recognition
tourism in the Netherlands
The International Tourism Manage-
Joining forces with the big names
The tourism programmes collaborate closely with (inter)national
companies, such as TUI, Thomas
Cook, KLM, Stayokay and Disney.
As a result, plenty of interesting
assignments, work placements,
graduation projects, and transfer
opportunities are created for
students.
ment programme has been inter-
>You explore developments in
the tourism industry and the
nationally accredited by the UN
impacts on society, economics
World Tourism Organization. The
and environment
Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Orga-
>Graduates are qualified for
nisation (NVAO) has awarded the
positions in strategic tourism study programme the distinctive
policy making, tourism marke-
feature of ‘Internationalisation’.
ting & management and for positions in research and consul-
Location Tourism
Mgr. Hopmansstraat 1
tancy firms
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Leisure
Professional Bachelor | 3 or 4 years
Academic Master | 1 year
International Leisure
Management
Master of Science
Leisure Studies
> Language: English
> Language: English
>Degree title: Bachelor of > Degree title: Master of Science
Business Administration (in future Bachelor of Arts due to new legislation)
>Learn to create memorable and
meaningful experiences
>In cooperation with Tilburg
University
>After professional bachelor access via NHTV pre-master
> Two main phases:
> 4 tracks:
• Course phase:
• Attractions & Theme Parks - Leisure, Creativity and Space
Management
• Social Innovation
• International Event Management
• International Leisure Management (broad-based track)
- Understanding Leisure Attractions and Events
- Imagineering as Strategic
Design in Leisure Organisations
- Analysing Leisure Interactions
>As a leisure manager, you could
- Experience Marketing
take up a career in:
• Thesis phase
• theatres
• music labels
Quality of life is becoming in- Academic Bachelor | 3 years
Bachelor of Science
creasingly important in how
we choose to spend our leisure Leisure Studies
time. The challenge for professionals in the industry is to > Language: English
>Degree title: Bachelor of Science
give people a life-enriching
>Investigate and expand the experience. At NHTV you
scientific foundations under-
learn how to create meaninglying the exciting world of ful experiences which contrileisure
bute to a more beautiful world.
• sports centres
Professional
• conference/event agencies
Master | 1 year
• development of leisure areas
Imagineering
Recognition
> Language: English
The Academy for Leisure is
> Degree title: Master (in future
recognised by the World Leisure
Organization as the third World
Leisure Centre of Excellence.
>The emphasis is on studying the
tion due to new legislation)
> Three main phases:
The International Leisure
• Strategic Innovation
Management programme has been
(Inspiration & Ideation)
leisure industry from a social as
awarded the distinctive feature
• Organisational Transformation
well as a business perspective
of ‘Imagineering’ by the NVAO
(Implementation)
>Trains students for policy, management and research
and ranked high in ‘Keuzegids
• Final Project
HBO 2015’.
> In cooperation with Innovation-
positions within the cultural Point (USA), University of Sao
and leisure sector, sports More info?
associations, event organisaLocation Leisure
Archimedesstraat 17
Master of Business Administra-
www.nhtv.nl
tions, state, province and local
authorities
[email protected]
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Paulo Ribeirao Preto & Federal
University of Uberlândia (Brasil),
University of Pretoria (South
Africa)
Pre-university
education completed
successfully?
e.g. vwo, Abitur, A-level, International Baccalaureate
You can opt for an academic bachelor’s programme or a professional bachelor fast track
programme. After three years you can move on to further study at master’s level.
Academic bachelor’s and
master’s degree in 4 or
5 years’ time
Professional bachelor’s and
master’s degree in 4 years’
time
Professional bachelor’s and
master’s degree in 5 years’
time
> Tourism & Leisure
>Games & Media, Hotel, Facility,
>Games & Media, Hotel, Facility,
>Research-based curriculum Logistics, Built Environment,
Logistics, Built Environment,
(3 years) in cooperation with
Tourism & Leisure
Tourism & Leisure
Wageningen University (Tourism)
>Practice-based intensive fast-
and Tilburg University (Leisure)
track (3 years)
>Guaranteed access to an acade-
>Possibility to move on to a 1-year
mic master in tourism or leisure
professional master directly
directly afterwards
afterwards
>Your academic bachelor’s and
>Your professional bachelor’s master’s degree in 4 years’ and master’s degree in 4 years’
time (Leisure) or in 5 years’ time
time (Tourism)
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>Practice-based regular track (4 years)
>Possibility to move on to a 1-year
professional master directly
afterwards
>Your professional bachelor’s and
master’s degree in 5 years’ time
Extra for all
students
At NHTV you are truly encouraged to get the best out of yourself. Within each study
programme, there are extra challenges.
Pre-master’s Programme
Honours Programme
If, after completing your professional bachelor’s
For students who want to develop their talents even
degree at NHTV, you want to pursue further study
further, alongside their regular course of study, NHTV
in a Master of Science degree in business-related
has developed an honours programme. By taking part
studies (marketing, management), you will be
in this programme, you will take your professional or
required to do a pre-master’s programme. NHTV’s
academic knowledge and skills to a higher plan. With
pre-master’s programme in Strategic Business
an honour’s degree under your belt, you will be extra
Management and Marketing links up to a number
well prepared for further study or for your professional
of Master of Science programmes at traditional
career. The programme consists of various lectures,
universities (e.g. Brussels, Maastricht, Tilburg,
training sessions, assignments (individual or in groups),
Warwick). Check www.nhtv.nl/sbm for the selection
and individual coaching. These extra activities are
procedure.
an addition to the regular study programme. It is an
English-taught track that starts just after the first year
and continues right up to graduation.
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Student City Breda
Discover Breda as your new student city! Breda is bursting with pubs, outdoor cafés,
restaurants and eateries, and night clubs and dance venues. You will also find many
trendy shops and galleries. And as for sports and culture, you will be spoilt for choice
as well. More than enough interesting places to chill out with your friends. You will
not be bored for a second, and as a student you will enjoy discounts in many places.
Mezz is the centre of all activities
in pop music in Breda. In Mezz you
can enjoy concerts and dance nights
(about 250 a year) in various styles.
Join the music!
Belcrum Beach, Breda’s city
beach, is a perfect place to hang
out with your friends. This is also
where you can find indoor
Skatepark Pier 15. Super cool!
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Free live performances and films
are offered in the Valkenbergpark
during the summer holidays every
week.
More about Breda:
www.breda.nl (English)
www.uitinbreda.nl (Dutch)
www.stappenbreda.nl (Dutch)
www.vvvbreda.nl (English)
www.bress.nl (English)
In Chassé Theater or Pathé Breda,
there is always something interesting to see. For students especially,
Chassé has its own ‘cultuurfreak’
programme with great discounts!
Looking for inspiration? Try a
visit to MOTI, Museum of the
Image, where you can experience
contemporary visual culture that
will spark your creativity!
Do you like sports? Then sign up
with BRESS. A BRESS sports card
offers you choice from more than
50 sports for one year! Check out
www.bress.nl.
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Holland Facts
Holland or the Netherlands?
The country’s formal name is Kingdom of the Netherlands, but it is also referred to as
Holland or the Netherlands. Netherlands means ‘low countries’. Much of the land is at
or below sea level. The lowest altitude is 6.76 metres below sea level.
Capital city: Amsterdam
Amsterdam, one of the most
romantic and beautiful cities in
Europe, is known for its tolerance
and diversity. It has all the advantages of a big city: culture, nightlife, international restaurants,
good transport - but is quiet, and
largely thanks to its extensive
canals, has little road traffic. In
The Netherlands: a kingdom
Amsterdam your destination is
The Kingdom of the Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral
never far away, but you should
parliament. The current king is King Willem-Alexander. His wife Máxima is
really get a bike for an authentic
the Dutch queen. They have three daughters: Amalia, Alexia and Ariane.
local experience.
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Biking
Water, wind and cows
The bicycle is the cheapest and
The country of the Netherlands
easiest way to get around,
is extremely flat; you can see
especially if you live in the city.
for miles around. While looking
Most Dutch people, regardless
around, you will see a broad,
of their professional status, own
unbroken expanse of sky, bright
a bicycle.
green meadows with hundreds
of cows and water everywhere.
That is characteristic of the Dutch
landscape.
Average prices
To give you an idea…
A cup of coffee/tea in a café: =C 2.50
A cheese sandwich: =C 3.50
A ‘broodje kroket’: =C 1,75
Typical Dutch snack
‘kroket’
Dinner in a typical student
More about Holland:
restaurant: =C 10.00
www.studyinholland.nl
(English)
A cinema ticket: =C 7.50
www.holland.com
(English)
Currency
1 euro = 1.09 US dollar
(July 2015)
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Study Statistics
Open days
> How satisfied are students with
> Saturday 7 November 2015
NHTV’s study programmes?
> Thursday 28 January 2016
> How many first-year students are there?
> What are the job prospects after graduation?
Answers to these questions and more can be found
> Saturday 12 March 2016
> Thursday 14 April 2016
at www.nhtv.nl/sicuk
Study Statistics is an objective study information leaflet compiled by
www.studiekeuze123.nl.
NHTV Breda
P.O. box 3917
4800 DX Breda
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)76 533 22 03
www.nhtv.nl
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Editors
NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences
Marketing and Communication Office
Design
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Photography
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BRESS, MOTI, Jeroen Noordeloos Fotografie,
Maaike Dukker-’t Hart, Mariëlle Houben,
NHTV Insight, Wessel Keizer,
Flickr.com | MsSaraKelly, shutterstock.com,
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Orientation Days
Study Fairs
September 2015 edition
Most study programmes organise
Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, China,
orientation days to explore
Croatia, Germany, Holland,
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from the content of this
brochure
what NHTV Breda has to offer.
Indonesia, Ireland, Latvia,
For dates and info go to
Lithuania, Poland, Romania,
www.nhtv.nl/orientationdays.
Slovakia, UK. For dates and info
Or join a 3-day International
go to www.nhtv.nl/studyfairs
Orientation Event (November
and March) in order to find out
Newsletter
whether one of our bachelors or
Do you want to keep up with
masters is a match.
orientation possibilities and
news on our study programmes?
Then register via
www.nhtv.nl/newsletter
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