Tio University of Applied Sciences

Tio University of Applied Sciences (Tio) is a private university of applied sciences (hogeschool) in the Netherlands, specializing in higher professional education in hospitality, tourism, events, and business. Founded in 1966, it is one of the few private HBO institutions in the country and is accredited by the NVAO. Programs are strongly practice-oriented and often taught in English, with a focus on preparing students for careers in international hospitality, tourism management, event management, and related commercial fields. Tio operates multiple urban campuses across the Netherlands, including locations in cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Hengelo, Tilburg, and Apeldoorn. Rather than a single large traditional campus, Tio typically uses city-center educational facilities designed for small-scale, intensive study. Bachelor's programs are the core offering, with pathways in areas like International Tourism Management, International Hospitality Management, International Business Management, and Commercial Management. The institution is known for its personal approach to education, with relatively small class sizes compared with many public universities of applied sciences. Tio serves a mix of Dutch and international students and maintains close ties with industry partners in hospitality, tourism, and business sectors to support internships and graduate employability.