Course Overview
The BSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management gives students a four-year education covering hospitality operations, tourism, events, marketing, finance, sustainability and international business. The 120-credit program combines general education with specialist hospitality and tourism subjects. Students study Front Office Management, Food and Beverage Management, Convention and Event Management, E-Commerce, International Marketing and Sustainable Development.
The course has a practical focus through internships, field trips, industry workshops and projects. Schiller states that internships can begin from the first year, giving students early contact with hotels, resorts and tourism companies. Students can move between the Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg and Tampa campuses after the first year, subject to campus and program availability.
The university has six decades of educational experience and reports a student and alumni community representing more than 130 nationalities. Graduates can seek roles in hotels, resorts, tourism companies, event organisations, travel businesses, food and beverage operations and related international services.
General Eligibility
Applicants should have completed secondary education equivalent to a high school diploma. Schiller's undergraduate admission requirements call for an official high-school transcript showing the date of graduation or an official GED transcript.
Application Process
Applicants normally follow these steps:
- Complete the Schiller online application form.
- Submit a valid passport or legal ID.
- Receive a Conditional Offer Letter after the initial review.
- Submit official academic transcripts and diploma documents.
- Provide sworn English translations when documents are not in English.
- Pay the required deposit.
- Complete the online readiness test.
- Submit an accepted English-language certificate when required.
- Complete the virtual academic interview.
- Receive the final admission decision and Unconditional Offer Letter.
- Apply for a student visa where required.
Schiller states that students who need a visa receive a Visa Support Letter after official enrollment.
Scholarships
Schiller offers scholarships of up to 50% for eligible students. Scholarship support can be based on academic performance, personal circumstances and other university criteria. The current BSc program page lists scholarships of up to 50%.
For the European campuses, the standard annual tuition is €15,420, with the maximum listed scholarship reducing the tuition to €7,710. At Tampa, the published annual tuition is USD 17,610, with the maximum listed scholarship reducing the tuition to USD 8,805. Scholarship eligibility and conditions apply.
Part Time Work Details
Work rights depend on the country and campus. Students must follow the employment conditions attached to their student status and local immigration rules.
Language Requirement
Schiller requires proof of English proficiency for applicants who do not qualify for an exemption. The current admissions page lists the following undergraduate minimum scores.
| English Test |
Minimum Score |
| IELTS |
5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT |
51 |
| PTE / Pearson English Test |
46 |
| Duolingo English Test |
95 |
| TOEIC |
650 |
| Cambridge |
B2 |
| Cambridge Lingua Skills |
B2 |
Schiller's FAQ page currently gives IELTS 6.0 and TOEFL 80 for bachelor's applicants, so applicants should confirm the applicable score with the university before applying. The dedicated "How to Apply" page currently lists IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 51, PTE 46 and Duolingo 95 for undergraduate admission.
English verification may be waived for students who completed high school with English as the language of instruction or who earned a bachelor's degree taught in English, subject to Schiller's review.