Study at TIO Business School & Combine with Elite Sports

For ambitious international student-athletes

Do you want to combine elite-level sports with an international business education?


Through StudyGuideNL, talented student-athletes from Spain and Portugal, and other countries worldwide, can access flexible, high-quality study programmes at TIO Business School in the Netherlands.

TIO is known for its personal approach, small class sizes and strong academic reputation. This makes it an excellent choice for students who compete at a high level in sport and want to prepare for a successful international career.

StudyGuideNL provides independent and personal guidance for student-athletes applying to TIO Business School.

✔ Personal intake & eligibility check
✔ Guidance for elite athletes
✔ Experience in international student recruitment

Who is this programme for?



This pathway is ideal for students who:

  • Compete at national or international level in sport

  • Are willing to invest approximately €25,000 per year in education

  • Aim for an international business career

  • Want to study and live in the Netherlands

  • See sport as part of their professional development

Study Programmes at TIO Business School

 

TIO offers internationally recognised Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees (3–4 years), including:

  • Business Administration

  • International Business

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Marketing & Sales

  • Hospitality & Event Management

Programmes are offered in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Eindhoven.

Focus on Spain & Portugal 🇪🇸🇵🇹

StudyGuideNL specialises in guiding students from Spain and Portugal to higher education in the Netherlands. We understand:

  • Local education systems

  • Sports academies and club structures

  • Expectations of students and parents

  • Practical matters such as housing and student administration

We support students throughout the entire journey, from orientation to arrival in the Netherlands.

Suitable for Elite Sports Programmes

 

TIO Business School offers flexibility and individual support, allowing students to balance academics with training and competition schedules:

  • Flexible attendance arrangements where possible

  • Personal study planning support

  • Small classes with close contact to lecturers

  • English-taught programmes

  • Support for international students (housing, administration, relocation)

Study and sport are aligned to strengthen each other ; not compete.

Our study guidance and TIO programmes are suitable for student-athletes active in:

  • ⚽ Football (Soccer)

  • 🤾 Handball

  • 🏑 Field Hockey

  • 🎾 Tennis

  • 🐎 Equestrian Sports...

These sports require discipline, focus and planning  values that match perfectly TIO’s education model.

More information?

Interested in studying & competing at elite level?

 

Contact us for a personal consultation to explore your opportunities.

 

🌍 StudyGuideNL – Your bridge between elite sport & international education