TIO University of Applied Sciences

Private Higher Educationtio.nl

TIO University of Applied Sciences is a private Dutch higher education institution operating seven campuses, offering accelerated MBO, HBO Bachelor, Associate degree, and Master programs in hospitality, business, tourism, marketing, real estate, and AI-augmented business fields to Dutch and international students.

Company typePrivate
Founded1969
HeadquartersEindhoven, Netherlands
Headcount251–500
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

TIO University of Applied Sciences firmographics

Firmographics

Name: TIO University of Applied Sciences
Legal name: Tio Teach B.V.
Website: https://tio.nl
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1969
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 251–500 employees
Short description: TIO University of Applied Sciences is a private Dutch higher education institution operating seven campuses, offering accelerated MBO, HBO Bachelor, Associate degree, and Master programs in hospitality, business, tourism, marketing, real estate, and AI-augmented business fields to Dutch and international students.
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TIO University of Applied Sciences industry classification

Industry

Product category: Private Higher Education
NAICS: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)
SIC: Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry: Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

Higher education programs
Hospitality management studies
Business management degrees
Private university programs
Vocational education training

Where TIO University of Applied Sciences is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Eindhoven
HQ country: Netherlands
HQ region: Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

TIO University of Applied Sciences business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

Tuition Fees: As a private educational institution (particuliere onderwijsinstelling), Tio generates revenue primarily through annual tuition fees charged per academic year. Fees are determined annually with a maximum 5% annual increase. Payment can be made in 12 monthly installments or as a lump sum with €350 discount.
Enrollment Fee: One-time enrollment registration fee charged upon initial registration for a study program

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Annual	Full-time HBO Bachelor programs (3-4 year duration)
Subscription	Annual	Master/MBA programs
Subscription	Annual	MBO programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

TIO University of Applied Sciences product offering

Product offering

Core offering

TIO University of Applied Sciences is a private Dutch higher education institution operating under the legal entity Tio Teach B.V. It delivers HBO Bachelor, HBO Associate degree, Master/MBA, and MBO programs across seven Netherlands campuses, with specializations in hospitality, events, tourism, business management, real estate, marketing, communications, creative business, and related commercial fields. The institution sells degree-bearing educational programs directly to individual students, supported by digital learning tools (MyTio app, student portal, Tio Matchmaker) and personal study coaching.

Product overview

TIO University of Applied Sciences (Tio Business School) is a private higher education institution in the Netherlands offering a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs across four levels: MBO (vocational), Associate degree (2-year higher education), HBO Bachelor (3-4 years), and Master (1-2 years). The institution specializes in business-oriented fields including hospitality, events, tourism, marketing, communication, real estate, and business management. Tio's programs are characterized by accelerated study options (fast-track), small class sizes, personal attention, and strong connections to industry practice. The institution operates multiple campuses across the Netherlands (Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Groningen, Hengelo, Rotterdam, Utrecht) and provides a mobile app (MyTio) for student services. Programs are offered in both Dutch and English languages, with some specifically designed for international students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Cognatio: Tio's own student association for student life, networking, and events

Products and services

Digital Business & Generative AI (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme covering digital business, online marketing, and generative AI, with multiple specialisation tracks, aimed at Dutch secondary-school graduates entering the digital economy.
Business Management (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in general business management, providing a broad commercial foundation for prospective students with HAVO, VWO, or MBO-4 diplomas.
International Business Management (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in international business management, oriented toward cross-border commerce and global corporate careers.
Automotive (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme focused on the automotive sector, combining management education with industry-specific content.
Fashion Management (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in fashion management, covering brand management, retail, and creative commerce in the fashion industry.
Interieur & Design (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in interior and design management, blending design thinking with commercial practice.
Entrepreneurship (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in entrepreneurship, designed for students aiming to launch or grow ventures.
Commerciële Economie en Ondernemerschap (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in commercial economics and entrepreneurship, taught in Dutch, focused on commercial decision-making and venture creation.
Experience Travel (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in experience travel, blending tourism, hospitality, and experience design.
Influencer Marketing (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme focused on influencer marketing, content creation, and social-media-driven brand strategy.
Communicatie (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in professional communication, covering corporate, brand, and marketing communications.
Journalistiek (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in journalism, training students in news, feature, and multimedia reporting.
Media & Entertainment Management (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in media and entertainment management, covering content industries, audience strategy, and entertainment business.
Creative Business (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in creative business, combining creative industries with commercial management skills.
Hotel- en Eventmanagement (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in hotel and event management, one of Tio's signature specialisations in the hospitality sector.
Festival Management (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme specialising in festival management, covering live-event production, sponsorship, and festival operations.
Luxury Management (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in luxury management, addressing brand management and customer experience in the luxury goods and hospitality segments.
International Tourism Management (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in international tourism management, preparing students for careers in global travel, destination, and tourism organisations.
Makelaardij en Vastgoed (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in real estate brokerage and property, training students for the Dutch makelaardij profession.
Projectontwikkeling (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in real estate project development, covering planning, development, and management of property projects.
Vastgoedmanagement (HBO Bachelor) Three- or four-year HBO Bachelor programme in real estate management, focused on operational management of property assets.
Wonen (HBO Bachelor)
Hotel- en Eventmanagement (HBO Associate degree) Two-year HBO Associate degree programme in hotel and event management, providing a faster applied route into the hospitality and event industry.
International Business Management (HBO Associate degree) Two-year HBO Associate degree programme in international business management, condensing the bachelor curriculum into an accelerated applied credential.
Commerciële Economie en Ondernemerschap (HBO Associate degree) Two-year HBO Associate degree programme in commercial economics and entrepreneurship, taught in Dutch.
International Tourism Management (HBO Associate degree) Two-year HBO Associate degree programme in international tourism management, providing an accelerated applied pathway into the tourism sector.
Makelaardij en Vastgoed (HBO Associate degree) Two-year HBO Associate degree programme in real estate brokerage and property, the applied-level counterpart to the bachelor in the same field.
MBO-2 and MBO-4 programmes Vocational MBO-2 and MBO-4 programmes in hospitality, business support, and event-related fields, aimed at school leavers holding MAVO/VMBO or MBO-2 diplomas.
Master and MBA programmes Postgraduate Master and MBA programmes in hospitality, business, and management, including the MBA, targeted at working professionals and bachelor-degree holders.
MyTio mobile application Mobile application providing Tio students with access to study information, schedules, and personalised services as part of the digital learning stack.

Quantifiable outcome

€2,835 average starting salary for Hotel- and Eventmanagement graduates
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Companies that use TIO University of Applied Sciences

Customer profile

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

TIO University of Applied Sciences technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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TIO University of Applied Sciences partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

San Diego State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTio has a minor study abroad program that allows students to study at partner universities internationally. Student Linsey Knoflook studied for a semester at San Diego State University as part of her International Tourism Management program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

TIO University of Applied Sciences competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Hotelschool The Hague: The Netherlands' leading specialized private hospitality hogeschool, offering HBO bachelor and master programs in hotel, hospitality, and event management. Directly competes with Tio's Hotel- and Eventmanagement, Luxury Management, and Hospitality Management Master for the same Dutch and international student pool, with a similarly strong industry-reputation and employer-network model.
Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas): Dutch hogeschool based in Breda with strong programs in Hotel Management, Tourism, Real Estate, and Creative Business. Directly comparable to Tio on academic level (HBO), program mix (especially hotel and tourism), and small-scale, internationally oriented teaching approach.
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences: Large Dutch hogeschool formed from the merger of NHL and Stenden, with notable programs in International Hospitality Management, Tourism, and Business at multiple campuses (including Leeuwarden and The Hague). Competes head-on with Tio across most of its portfolio — hospitality, tourism, business, communication — but as a public institution at lower tuition.
Saxion University of Applied Sciences: Major Dutch hogeschool with campuses in Enschede, Deventer, and Apeldoorn, offering HBO programs in business, hospitality, tourism, marketing, and real estate. Overlaps heavily with Tio's program portfolio and competes for the same Dutch HBO-bound student cohort at lower tuition.
Inholland University of Applied Sciences: Large multi-campus Dutch hogeschool with broad HBO portfolio including tourism, hospitality, business management, communication, and real estate programs. Competes with Tio on program breadth and Dutch geographic footprint, differentiated primarily by public-institution pricing.
Nyenrode Business University: Privately funded Dutch business university offering bachelor, master, MBA, and executive education programs, with strong emphasis on personal leadership development and small-scale teaching. Directly comparable to Tio at the master/MBA tier and increasingly at the bachelor tier for business-oriented students willing to pay premium tuition.

Broad incumbents

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (RUAS): Public hogeschool in Rotterdam with HBO programs spanning business, communication, media, hospitality, and real estate. Competes with Tio's Rotterdam campus offerings and in the broader Randstad student market, with a wider but less specialized portfolio.
IMD Business School: Swiss-based international business school with globally ranked MBA and executive education programs. Comparable to Tio at the MBA tier (Tio offers a 1-year full-time MBA) as a benchmark for premium, accelerated, small-cohort business education, though operating in a different geography and price band.
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA): One of the largest public hogescholen in the Netherlands, with programs in business, hospitality, tourism, and creative business across Amsterdam. A broader incumbent competing with Tio in Amsterdam and surrounding catchment for many of the same HBO programs, at public-institution price points.

Regional players

Christelijke Hogeschool Ede (CHE): Dutch private hogeschool with programs in business management, communication, and tourism, with a value-based educational approach. A smaller private competitor to Tio at similar price points, primarily serving a different geographic and ideological segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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TIO University of Applied Sciences leadership team

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TIO University of Applied Sciences funding detail

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Investors

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TIO University of Applied Sciences M&A and investment

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Investments

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Frequently asked questions about TIO University of Applied Sciences

What does TIO University of Applied Sciences do?

Is TIO University of Applied Sciences a public or private company?

TIO University of Applied Sciences is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was TIO University of Applied Sciences founded?

TIO University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1969. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is TIO University of Applied Sciences based?

TIO University of Applied Sciences is headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, in the Europe region.

How does TIO University of Applied Sciences make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Tuition Fees are the primary driver. The others are enrollment Fee.

Who are TIO University of Applied Sciences's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Hotelschool The Hague, Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Inholland University of Applied Sciences and Nyenrode Business University. Broad incumbents are Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (RUAS), IMD Business School and Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA). Christelijke Hogeschool Ede (CHE) is listed as a regional player.

Does TIO University of Applied Sciences have an API?

No public API is recorded for TIO University of Applied Sciences.

What industry is TIO University of Applied Sciences in?

TIO University of Applied Sciences's product category is Private Higher Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAHAEAB, Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities. Its NAICS code is 6113 and its SIC code is 8200.