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Hospitality and Tourism Management

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Hospitality and tourism management studies the structure and operation of the accommodation, food and beverage, travel and events industries. The program combines business knowledge with customer service and teamwork skills.

Business and economics

Example courses

Accommodation and rooms division managementSustainable tourismTrade fair and event managementDigital customer experienceTourism and hospitality policies

What do graduates do?

  • Hotel manager
  • Restaurant manager
  • Event manager
  • Conference center manager
  • Tour manager
  • Travel agency manager
  • Cabin crew member
  • Tourism specialist
IN HIGH SCHOOL

Which subjects matter?

The University of Surrey does not list a compulsory A-level subject for International Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc; it asks for a 4 (C) in GCSE English and mathematics. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Example: University of Surrey, 1st year courses

  1. Services Marketing
  2. Fundamentals of Service Delivery
  3. Tourism Management
  4. Financial Accounting in Service Industries
  5. Rooms Division Management
  6. Responsible and Sustainable Management in the Visitor Economy

Length by country

United Kingdom
University of Surrey International Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc takes 3 years, or 4 years with a placement year (2027 entry).
USA
A bachelor's degree is usually completed in 4 years of full-time study.
Netherlands
A bachelor's at a research university (WO) takes 3 years, 180 ECTS. At a university of applied sciences (HBO) it takes 4 years, 240 ECTS.
Germany
At a university, a bachelor's degree takes 3 years, 180 ECTS. At a Fachhochschule it usually takes 3 or 3.5 years, 180 or 210 ECTS.
SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

12 schools in 10 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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Austria

IMC Krems University of Applied SciencesTourism and Leisure Management · Krems
Modul University ViennaBBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management · Vienna
Modul University ViennaBBA in Tourism, Hotel Management and Operations · Vienna

USA

Boston UniversityHospitality Administration · Boston
Penn State UniversityHospitality Management

Switzerland

EHL Hospitality Business SchoolInternational Hospitality Management · Lozan
EHL Hospitality Business SchoolBachelor in Hospitality Management · Lozan

Finland

Haaga-Helia University of Applied SciencesHospitality and Tourism Experience Management · Helsinki
Haaga-Helia University of Applied SciencesHospitality Operations Management · Helsinki

Japan

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific UniversityTourism Studies · Beppu
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific UniversityHospitality Operation · Beppu

Canada

Toronto Metropolitan UniversityHospitality and Tourism Management · Toronto

Ireland

University of GalwayBachelor of Commerce in International Hotel Management · Galway

Poland

Vistula UniversityTourism and Hospitality Management · Warsaw

Australia

University of QueenslandTourism, Hospitality and Event Management · Brisbane

Malta

University of MaltaBachelor of Arts (Honours) (Tourism Management) · Msida
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

USA2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition$66.720per year · 2026/27Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • 7 November 2026

    SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school

Austria2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, non-EU student fee (Studienbeitrag)€726,72per semester · 2026/27 (current amount)Public universities (example: TU Wien)
  • November 2026

    For a direct application you need at least 180 points in the YKS and a document showing placement in a program; plan your YKS (Türkiye's university entrance exam) with this in mind.

Canada1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Arts, first year, full course loadC$51.530,40per year · 2026/27University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
  • 7 November 2026

    Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)

Ireland1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)€23.250per year · 2027/28Trinity College Dublin
  • October to November 2026

    For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.

Switzerland1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, foreign student tuition (tripled since autumn 2025)CHF 2,190per semester · 2026/27 (in effect since autumn 2025)ETH Zürich
  • November to December 2026

    Prepare for a language certificate. At ETH the main language of the bachelor's is German, and a German certificate may be asked

Poland1 schoolCountry guide
Economics bachelor's (ekonomia, pierwszego stopnia), Polish, full-time, foreign student, single payment€2.600per year · 2026/2027University of Warsaw, Faculty of Economic Sciences
  • November 2026

    Check from the university's list which documents show that your high school diploma gives the right to apply to university in Türkiye, and whether you need a Polish sworn translation.

Finland1 schoolCountry guide
All bachelor's programs, non-EU/EEA students€10.000per year · students admitted in 2027Tampere University
  • 5 January 2027

    The University of Helsinki English-taught bachelor's application (SAT/ACT group) opens. The last day is 19 January 2027 at 15:00 (Finland time).

Japan1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, yearly tuition¥535.800yearly · 2025/26 (as of April 2025)Kyoto University (public)
  • 21 October to 2 December 2026

    Keio PEARL Period I application period. The application fee is 35,000 yen.

Australia1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business field (guide fee, 48 credits a year)A$59.100per year · 2027The University of Sydney
  • November 2026

    Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT

Malta1 schoolCountry guide
YOUR OWN LIST

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  • We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
  • We gather every school’s application timeline, required documents and exam scores in one list.
  • We put tuition fees and living costs side by side.
  • We prepare your application file and personal statement together.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is there a placement year when studying tourism in the United Kingdom?

Some programs have one. At the University of Surrey, students can choose an optional Professional Training year; in that case the degree becomes 'BSc (Hons) with placement' and takes 4 years.

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Is a placement part of the training at Swiss hotel schools?

At the two schools we looked at, yes. Swiss Hotel Management School's 3-year Bachelor of Arts program has two paid internships of six months each. Glion's BSc program includes two 24-week internships and a 12-week work placement.

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Last checked: October 2026.

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