Tio Business School
About
Welcome to Tio Business School—your gateway to success. As the top educator in the Netherlands, we provide you with the tools, resources, and guidance you need to develop your skills and achieve your ambitions. Which program suits you best?
Would you like to learn more about your program of interest? Explore details about our (online) open days, trial study days, and events right here.
Business, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Marketing
Welcome to Tio Business School, where excellence meets opportunity. Tio offers personal, accelerated, and high-quality education and has been a trusted name in education for many years. Our bachelor programs consistently rank #1 in multiple national rankings and are recognized among the best in the Netherlands. So, which program is the perfect fit for you?
Discover Tio and Its Outstanding Programs
Discover the Unique Tio Concept, Our Students, and Excellent Study Programs
Welcome to Tio Business School, a university of applied sciences where students truly feel at home. Tio offers a vibrant atmosphere, the option for accelerated studying, and our unique approach to education. Students appreciate Tio’s small-scale, personalized learning environment.
Tio Business School offers bachelor’s degrees in the fields of:
- Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Hospitality
- Marketing
Tio Business School offers a one-year Master’s degree (MBA) with a core curriculum followed by one of five specialisations.
You can choose from the following specialisations:
- Commercial Management
- Hospitality Management
- International Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Real Estate Management
Tio in the lead
At Tio University, you can earn your Bachelor's degree in 3 to 4 years. Tio offers nine private Bachelor's programs and specializations, highly rated by the Higher Education Guide in their respective fields. Tio focuses on personalized education, accelerated study options, and a seamless path to continuing your studies. Explore the programs that suit you best and learn more about Tio's unique approach.
You can choose from the following bachelor’s degrees at Tio University:
- Business Management
- Specialisation Automotive
- Specialisation Fashion
- Specialisation Interior & Design
- Specialisation Start-up & Family Business
- Specialisation Automotive
- Specialisation Fashion
- Specialisation Interior & Design
- Specialisation Start-up & Family Business
- Commerce Economics and Entrepreneurship
- Hotel and Event Management
- International Business Management
- International Tourism Management
Why students choose Tio
Wondering why students choose Tio? Discover more about the values that make Tio Business School stand out and why students love the variety of study programs we offer.
- Small-scale and personal education
- Extensive guidance and support
- Excellence-driven approach
- Accelerated study options
- Highly motivated student body
- International opportunities
- Accessible private education
- Tio leads the way in education
- Experienced lecturers from the industry
- Nationally recognized institution
Can’t make it to one of our open days at the Tio campuses? No worries! You can easily sign up for an online open day and learn everything about Tio from the comfort of your home. Simply sit back, relax, and explore the possibilities at Tio!
Click here to sign up for an online open day.
What makes a private study program at Tio the right choice?
Curious About What Sets Tio Apart?
Discover why students choose Tio for its small-scale, personal, and high-quality education, and learn how you can benefit from our unique approach.
Tio University of Applied Sciences offers the option of accelerated studying in a supportive and safe environment, with motivated students and lecturers who have extensive practical experience in their fields.
At Tio, you can pursue both bachelor’s programmes and vocational training, studying in small groups (averaging around eleven students per lecture) to ensure you receive ample personal attention and guidance. Unlike government-subsidized institutions, Tio allows students to complete their studies in less time, offering a faster route to career success.
Benefits of Private Education at Tio:
- Small-scale and personal education
Lecturers teach small groups and are familiar with each student's name, allowing for personalized guidance. - Extensive supervision
Lecturers inspire you to unlock your full potential, providing you with optimal supervision and guidance to excel in both theory and practice. - Accelerated studying
Tio offers accelerated programs, allowing you to complete a bachelor's degree in just three or four years, or vocational training in one or two years. This means you can earn your degree faster, jumpstart your career sooner, or continue on to a master's degree. - Lecturers from the industry
Lecturers leverage their industry experience to connect the theoretical knowledge you gain with real-world applications. - Excellence
Each Tio study program has earned top ratings from the Higher Education Guide. Tio offers the best degrees in business, hotel management, tourism, and Commercial Economics! Tio aims to instill the same commitment to excellence in its students. Additionally, Tio offers an honours program for talented students eager to excel.
Choosing between higher professional education or research university?
Haven't you decided yet whether to pursue a bachelor's degree at a university of applied sciences or at a research university? Below, we will outline the key differences between these two types of bachelor's degrees. The decision is up to you.
Bachelor's degree | University degree |
Learning for a profession | Learning to conduct research |
Clear career prospects | Unclear career prospects |
Lots of contact hours | Fewer contact hours and more independent study |
Mainly practical and with a practical focus | Mainly theoretical |
Putting knowledge into practice | Discovering and sharing new knowledge |
Skills and attitude to position/profession | Skills for research and science |
Many different subjects | Fewer subjects, more in-depth approach |
Course content spread out | Course content often concentrated, high pace |
Personal guidance | Less personal, find everything out for yourself |
Learn as part of a group | Focus on independent learning |
Lectures in (small) classes | Lectures in large lecture halls |
Multiple internships and a final thesis | Optional internship/final thesis |
Students are trained for a position/profession | Students are trained in a field of expertise |
Choosing quality
Selecting a study programme is a crucial decision for your future. How can you make the right choice? There are resources available to help you determine if, for example, a bachelor's degree meets high standards. Studiekeuze123 is a website that allows you to compare study programmes and view ratings from current students about their experiences. The Higher Education Guide also publishes an annual list of the top study programmes in the Netherlands. Both tools can support you in making an informed decision about your future.
Study Choice Assessment
If you want to be sure you’re making the right decision, the Tio study choice check is ideal for you. To determine if a study programme is the right fit, you can sign up for a non-binding study choice check at Tio. This may include activities such as attending an open day, joining a trial study day, shadowing a Tio student, meeting one-on-one with an advisor, or even having a financial consultation. Once accepted to Tio, you might be invited for a meeting with your future study coach to discuss your choice.
If your previous education doesn’t fully align with your desired study programme, an intake interview and assessment will be arranged. Based on the results, you may still be accepted into the programme.
Available After May 1st Tio’s study choice check is available even after May 1st. During holidays and the summer months, Tio remains open on weekdays. You are welcome to visit and experience Tio for yourself.
Number 1 in counselling
The fact that Tio offers its students excellent counselling is clear from the fact that, for years, Tio has held the #1 position on the ranking list in terms of facilitating studying with a disability. In all categories, Tio scores above the Dutch average and it also achieves the highest total score. Besides that, Tio offers students who want to excel more than enough challenge with a special honours program.
