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Tourism and hospitality programmes cover travel and hotel management, destination development, event management and sustainable tourism in one of the world’s largest industries.

  • 1,084 programmes
  • 587 institutions
  • 111 countries
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  1. Diploma

    Diploma in Air Travel Ticketing and Tourism

    Daystar University 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Mombasa, Kenya

  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Tourism (BA (Tourism))

    University of Namibia (UNAM) 🇳🇦 Windhoek, Oshakati, Henties Bay, Neudam, Namibia

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  4. Other programmes

    Hotel Catering and Tourism

    Mutare Polytechnic 🇿🇼 Mutare, Zimbabwe

  5. Master

    Ecotourism (Master)

    Griffith University 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast, South Bank, Mt Gravatt, Australia

  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Tourism

    Makerere University 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda

  7. Certificate

    Tourism (N6 Certificate)

    Motheo FET College 🇿🇦 Bloemfontein Centre, Hillside View Centre, Thaba 'Nchu Centre, South Africa

  8. Associate

    Associate Degree in Tourism Studies

    University of Guyana 🇬🇾 Georgetown, Corentyne, Berbice, Guyana

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  10. Master

    - Tourism (Masters)

    Hochschule Luzern 🇨🇭 Luzern, Switzerland

  11. Bachelor

    BA(Travel and Tourism )

    Kannur University 🇮🇳 Kannur Dist. Kerala. South India, India

  12. Certificate

    Advanced Certificate in Tourism Operations

    Open University of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

  13. Bachelor

    BA Honours: Tourism Development

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

  14. Diploma

    Diploma in Tourism Studies

    University of Guyana 🇬🇾 Georgetown, Corentyne, Berbice, Guyana

  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Tourism (PhD)

    University of Wroclaw 🇵🇱 Wroclaw, Poland

Study Tourism – facts and figures

Tourism is taught at 587 universities and colleges in 111 countries – including 237 Bachelor, 159 Master and 26 PhD programmes. Most programmes are offered in United Kingdom (115), United States (88) and Spain (68). Institutions with the widest choice: Manukau Institute of Technology, University of Waikato and University Mediterranean, Podgorica, Montenegro.

Study Tourism by country

Degrees in Tourism

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Tourism builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Tourism, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Tourism programmes?

The directory lists 1,084 Tourism programmes at 587 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United Kingdom, United States and Spain.

How long does it take to study Tourism?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Tourism programmes worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Manukau Institute of Technology, University of Waikato, University Mediterranean, Podgorica, Montenegro, Gyeongju University and Babes-Bolyai University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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