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Tio Business School: Academic Guide, Degrees & Scholarships

Founded over 50 years ago and operating flagship campuses in Amsterdam and Utrecht, Tio Business School consistently achieves #1 rankings in the Dutch Keuzegids Hbo for over a decade. Tio provides small-scale, accelerated degree programs (enabling students to earn an accredited bachelor's in just three years) taught in English and Dutch, backed by mandatory international internships, corporate networking, and top-tier hospitality management credentials.

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Verified degree programs and opportunities

Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:

Internship

Global Luxury Hospitality International Internship

20-week professional managerial internship placing students within operational management and corporate guest relations at leading international hotels.

Funding
Paid international internship €1,200 to €1,800/month plus room and board at partner luxury hotels in London, Dubai, or Barcelona
Deadline
March 1, 2027
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Fellowship

Tio Young Entrepreneur Venture Grant

Annual business plan competition providing seed funding to graduating Tio students launching e-commerce, sustainable hospitality, or fintech startups.

Funding
€10,000 equity-free startup seed grant and one-on-one business mentorship from Dutch venture investors
Deadline
April 15, 2027
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Admissions, language requirements & application process

Master's admission eligibility
Secondary school diploma (Havo, Vwo, IB, or international 12-year diploma); admissions intake interview
Doctoral admission eligibility
Recognized master's or honours degree in relevant discipline; alignment with supervising research faculty.
Language proficiency
English & Dutch (Full bachelor's and master's degrees offered completely in English)
Research statement / Proposal
Required for research programs: 3-5 page research statement outlining methodology, objectives, and faculty alignment.
Application fee
€95 (Intake assessment fee)
Required documentation
Official academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV/resume, letters of recommendation, and statement of intent.

Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems

Tuition fees and student contributions vary across degree levels and residency status. Verified opportunity records list typical costs between €20,900/year (Standard private tuition fee before scholarship reduction) and departmental funding packages.

Verified faculty profiles and research leaders

Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Tio Business School:

Dr. Peter van der Zwan

Professor of Entrepreneurship & Small Business Dynamics · Solo Self-Employment Trends, SME Innovation Barriers, Internationalization of Dutch Startups, Entrepreneurial Motivation

Dr. Aniek de Kleijn

Head of Hospitality Studies & Sustainable Tourism · Circular Economy in Hotel Operations, Experiential Luxury Tourism, Food Waste Reduction Systems, Service Quality Metrics

Dr. Robert Jan Simons

Visiting Professor of Digital Transformation & Learning in Organizations · Digital Transformation in Business, Workplace Learning Architectures, Organizational Agility, Executive Knowledge Transfer

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Tio Business School documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.

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