Netherlands · Bachelor's
Breda University of Applied Sciences
BSc International Hotel Management
Breda University of Applied Sciences
Course Overview
The BSc International Hotel Management at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) is one of Europe's most respected undergraduate hospitality degrees, delivered by a specialist university that focuses on hospitality, tourism, leisure, and games. The four-year, fully English-taught programme blends management theory with two paid international placements (internships), so students graduate with a degree plus roughly a year of real hotel and hospitality industry experience. The applied, practice-led Dutch model produces confident, work-ready managers.
For Sri Lankan students, BUas is a standout on value: tuition at Dutch universities of applied sciences is far lower than at UK, US, or Australian hotel schools, while the qualification is globally recognised in the hospitality industry. The Netherlands offers an 'orientation year' residence permit after graduation to find skilled work, and the international placements build a professional network across global hotel groups — with skills that also transfer directly into Sri Lanka's resort and hospitality sector.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan A/Ls (2–3 passes) or Cambridge International / Edexcel A-Levels; the programme is open to a broad range of school backgrounds.
- check_circle IB Diploma also accepted.
- check_circle A motivation letter showing genuine interest in a hospitality career.
- check_circle A selection/matching process (often an online interview or assessment) is part of admission.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (min 5.5 in each component).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall.
- check_circle No Dutch required — the programme is taught fully in English.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English — English-medium-stream applicants qualify with an MOI letter.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU, 2026) | €9,500 | Rs. 3,277,500 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Breda) | €10,500 | Rs. 3,622,500 |
| Student Visa & Residence Permit (per year) | €350 | Rs. 120,750 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €20,350 | Rs. 7,020,750 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Graduates qualify for the Dutch orientation year (zoekjaar) to find skilled work in the Netherlands, with an EU Blue Card pathway. Paid placements during the degree mean BUas graduates enter the job market with real experience and often secure roles with the hotel groups they interned at — Marriott, Hilton, Accor, IHG — across Europe, the Gulf, and Asia, or return to lead in Sri Lanka's resort sector. Hospitality management-track salaries progress quickly from entry level.
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