Tio University Utrecht

Choose Utrecht if you want to study in a real student city. The campus is just a ten minute walk from the Central Station and close to the city centre.
In Utrecht, you can attend a bachelor’s and/or master's degree in the fields of business, hotel management, event management, tourism and marketing.

  • Student society Cognatio

    The national student society Cognatio is the student society of Tio. CognatioWith more than 500 members across six Tio campuses, Cognatio is a great society that offers you the opportunity to make new friends for life and expand a good network. Together with Cognatio, you can make the most of your student days.

    Cognatio is a student society that does not believe in initiations. Its motto is therefore “No obligations, always a good time”. Throughout the year, Cognatio hosts a variety of activities, including drinks, parties and excursions. Cognatio’s Big Six consist of the introduction in the Ardennes, a beach party, the annual gala, the winter sports trip, the Destination Unknown pub crawl, and the end of the year party.

    You can find out more about Cognatio during one of Tio’s open days.

Study programmes at Tio Utrecht

Utrecht is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to study in a true student city. There is always something to do at Tio Utrecht, thanks to its international character and the many activities which take place at the campus. Here, you can choose between the Dutch and English variants of the bachelor’s degrees. This campus is centrally located, that’s why it’s obvious that students from all over the Netherlands and far beyond find their way to Tio Utrecht.

The programmes mentioned below are offered at Tio Utrecht:

Commerce Economics and Entrepreneurship
Hotel and Event Management
International Business Management
International Tourism Management
Master of Business Administration
"I founded Cognatio to unite students from the different courses and to help them to establish a network."
Christiaan Thomassen | Founder Cognatio
Visit an open day

Utrecht student city

The city’s population has the highest average education level out of the Netherlands’ four biggest cities. The historic city centre is not only home to the famous tourist attractions, but also to a wide range of cafes and restaurants. Tio’s favourite bar is De Oude Dikke Dries. Located just five minutes on foot away from the Tio campus, this is a bar that offers a traditional atmosphere and a guaranteed good time! No matter how many bars there are in Utrecht, each and every one always appears to be full – especially on weekends.
Visit a festival or a concert in TivoliVredenburg, the nation’s most versatile music stage. It is no surprise that the foreign press is so excited about Utrecht.

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Meet the team of Tio Utrecht

“Tio Utrecht is a great campus with highly motivated students and truly involved lecturers.”
Manon Lenferink | Campus Manager
"The atmosphere is great here at Tio Utrecht. You are more than welcome to visit our campus at an open day!"
Elke Brager | Assistant Campus Manager
"Of course, you want as few free periods as possible. I create the schedules for all students and lecturers."
Mariëlle van Luijtelaar | Assistant Campus Manager
"Utrecht is, most of all, a campus with a nice atmosphere."
Angelique Dekker | Assistant Campus Manager
"If you have any questions, our door is always open."
Marscha Schenk | Assistant Campus Manager

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Discover culture in Utrecht

As soon as you walk out of the large shopping centre Hoog Catharijne from the train station, you are in the wonderful historical inner city. The famous Dom tower catches your eye. This is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands with its height of 112 metres. The city centre is also home to a wide range of cafes and restaurants. Visit a festival or concert in TivoliVredenburg, the country’s most versatile music stage. Everything there is to do in the city centre is easy to reach on foot, from the Janskerkhof to the Ledige Erf; you can walk everywhere and are guaranteed to meet someone you know along the way.

Finding a room in Utrecht

If you want to find a room in Utrecht, take a look at the following tips.

Use your netwerk

Make use of your networks on social media, such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, to announce your search for a room. Talk to family, friends and acquaintances. Send all your WhatsApp and Snapchat contacts a message. You can also go the traditional route and place an ad in door-to-door publications or regional newspapers (although these options are not free). Lastly, you can visit your Tio campus, where you will find information about finding a room posted on the magnetic boards.

Checklist for students living on their own

Besides finding a room, there are some other important things to take care of when you want to live on your own. Think of, for example, taking out household insurance and arranging an internet connection. Prizewize has drawn up a checklist for students living on their own (Dutch students only). This can act as a guideline, so you do not overlook anything important. 

Useful websites

Here is an overview of some useful websites that can help you in your search for a room.

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Curious about the campus in Utrecht?

Visit Tio Utrecht while being at home! This is possible with the virtual tour. See the canteen, the boardroom, the aviation classroom, the hotel and restaurant classroom. Click on the numbers on the right and you walk into another classroom. Have fun having a look inside at Tio Utrecht!


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