QS Ranking by Subject 2025: Hotelschool The Hague ranks #9 worldwide for Hospitality & Leisure Management.
Climbing to #9 worldwide and remaining #1 in the Netherlands
Hotelschool The Hague is proud to announce that it has been ranked #9 worldwide, moving up from the 10th position in 2024, and #1 in The Netherlands for Hospitality & Leisure Management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. This upward trend reflects Hotelschool The Hague’s continued commitment to excellence in hospitality education and the dedication of its faculty, students, and alumni.
The QS World University Rankings identify the world’s best institutions across various subjects, guiding prospective students in selecting top universities in their chosen field. This year, QS analysed data from over 5,200 institutions, ranking 1,747 universities across 55 disciplines based on academic reputation, employer perception, and research impact.
Hotelschool The Hague continues to evolve as a leading hospitality business school, earning international recognition for its education and research. The school’s strong ranking reflects the quality of its educational programme and the expertise of its graduates. The hospitality industry recognises this by actively hiring HTH alumni and collaborating with them in projects to drive innovation and shape the industry's evolution.
A testament to commitment
"This outstanding achievement reflects the dedication and passion of our entire community—students, staff, alumni, and industry partners. To be ranked among the world’s best is a testament to our commitment to excellence in hospitality business education and research where we develop leaders who shape our global industry, driving innovation and fostering a hospitality sector that gives back more than it takes. "
Regine von Stieglitz, President of the Board of Directors
Educating Future Leaders for a Changing Hospitality Industry
Hotelschool The Hague sets itself apart by combining academic theory, real-world experience, and applied research, equipping students with the skills and mindset needed for a successful career in hospitality.
With this approach, the school prepares students to become future industry leaders, ready to take on key roles and drive innovation in the global hospitality sector.
About the QS Ranking
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 compare the world’s best higher education providers across 55 academic disciplines. In the category of Hospitality and Leisure Management, 175 institutions are ranked based on overall performance, academic reputation, employer reputation, and research impact.
The rankings draw on survey responses from academics and global employers, providing a comprehensive view of top university programmes worldwide.
Research
Shaping the Future of Hospitality: Hotelschool The Hague Hosts a Stage at ITB Berlin 2025, the World’s Largest Travel and Tourism Industry Event
Research
EU Green Deal: A Growth Strategy for New Economic and Business Models
Research
Gastronomy through the lens of cinema
Research
ESG ratings are dead, long live ESG ratings!
Alumni
It is never too early to pursue your dream
News
Jos Vranken appointed as the new President of the Board of Directors at Hotelschool The Hague
See more
Blog posts