We help our students become the leaders of tomorrow. With 98% of graduates employed within three months and programmes tailored to your ambitions, success isn’t a coincidence – it’s part of the plan. And moreover, you are invited to continue your professional life in the Netherlands after graduating. Thanks to the Dutch government’s ‘Orientation Year for Highly Educated Persons’, you have an additional twelve months to explore career opportunities, work for multiple employers, or even launch your own startup!
Orientation year
The Orientation Year is designed to make it easier for recent graduates to stay and build their careers in the Netherlands. It is a 12‑month residence permit that allows them to live and work in the Netherlands without restrictions. Its purpose is to help highly educated international talent transition into the Dutch labor market or start a business. It offers:
- 12 months of unrestricted work rights
- A smooth pathway into the Dutch workforce
- Support for entrepreneurship
- A strong advantage for employers seeking international talent
A network for life
Studying at Tio means you’ve built something lasting. The most recent HBO Monitor, an independent national survey, shows that no less than 98% of our alumni found work immediately after completing their studies. We believe in the value of staying in touch professionally and socially, therefore we foster our large alumni network, both online and offline. Career and networking opportunities are shared and created through our LinkedIn community. At any moment in your career after graduation from Tio, exciting opportunities may arise. Show dedication and excellence, and this will open opportunities to unexpected business offers!
Recognised and respected
Tio alumni step into the professional world with substance. Your degree reflects high standards and close ties to the field. You’ve worked on real business cases, developed essential professional skills and made your mark during internships. Tio’s strong reputation and future-focused approach make you stand out: a top choice among employers worldwide. As Tio is highly regarded by the business community, graduates are well prepared for a successful start in the Netherlands, their home country or abroad.
Specialised and ready for the future
You will have developed excellent business skills and an entrepreneurial mindset: a core element of every Tio study programme. By choosing a specialisation, you’ve become an expert in a specific field. As the business world evolves rapidly and increasingly relies on advanced technologies, we help you navigate this landscape with the latest AI tools and digital knowledge. You’ve even learned to create your own AI assistants and agents.
Tailored to your ambitions and goals
You’ve had access to support that was personal and tailored to your ambitions and goals. Study coaches helped you sharpen your goals, you became part of your lecturers’ networks and mentors saw where you could go next. This mix of global perspective, individual attention and personal support sharpens your focus and prepares you for whatever lies ahead. You will know how to turn ambition into action, and knowledge into impact. You’re not just ready for a successful future: you’re already creating it.
