Licenciatura en Gestión Turística (Grado Corto)

Would you like to make destinations -countries, cities, or regions- attractive to tourists? And do you want to come up with ways of traveling that are both meaningful and sustainable? Discover the world of tourism: a world where everything revolves around entrepreneurship, hospitality, and creativity. This short degree is a customized program based on your current knowledge and experience in the hospitality business

Introducing an exciting opportunity to unlock the potential of tourism! Are you eager to transform destinations into irresistible magnets for tourists? Do you envision a future where travel is not only enjoyable but also meaningful and sustainable? Welcome to the realm of tourism, where entrepreneurship, hospitality, and creativity intersect to shape unforgettable experiences.

Our short degree program is tailor-made to harness your existing expertise in the hospitality industry. Join us on this journey to uncover innovative ways to captivate travelers and leave a positive impact on the world of tourism. It's time to embark on a personalized learning adventure that can reshape the way we explore and appreciate our world.

Saxion University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Netherlands, with close to 27,000 students (and still growing!). Saxion has three campuses in the East of the Netherlands - one campus in each of the three Dutch cities of Deventer, Enschede and Apeldoorn. We are very proud of our diverse student body. Our international student population tops 2,500 students with a total of 95 different nationalities.

Great career prospects

Our campuses are located within the innovative heart of Europe, nesting innovative industries for more than 100 years. It is now housing startups and offers promising career prospects. Saxion’s way of teaching is closely bonded with the working field, which prepares you to enter tomorrow’s job market with the strongest professional skills. At Saxion we deploy problem-driven learning, and our study projects are developed in tight collaboration with the work field. You will learn through a practice-based approach and build practical experience. This type of education is specific to Universities of Applied Sciences (HBO in Dutch).

Excellent locations

Saxion is located in the Netherlands on three different campuses. All three Saxion campuses (located in the cities Enschede, Deventer and Apeldoorn) are within walking distance from the train station. The Dutch train network is excellent so it's easy to travel to and from Saxion, to other cities and even other countries! Saxion’s campuses are in areas where housing is cheaper and easier to find than in the rest of the Netherlands.

Affordable and accessible student housing

Our campuses are located in lively cities in the east of the Netherlands. This area provides a bubbly city life with more affordable and accessible housing compared to other student cities in the Netherlands. We also support and assist our international applicants in their search for their housing with webinars and other informational material.

A genuine second home

We understand that studying abroad can be a challenging experience, which is why our International Office offers a range of support services for our international students, starting right from the start! These include help with landing smoothly in the Netherlands and at Saxion, finding housing, applying for insurance and getting a Visa. Saxion is an open community for one and all, a genuine second home for our international students!