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VATEL - Hotel & Tourism Business School

Established in 1994 by two prominent figures in the Hospitality and Tourism industries, Vatel Bordeaux is located in the heart of Bordeaux’s historic Wine Merchant district. The school is part of the Vatel Group, the world’s leading network of Hospitality and Tourism Business Schools, with over 50 campuses in 30 countries. Backed by 40 years of industry expertise, Vatel was ranked 12th worldwide in Hospitality and Leisure Management by the QS World University Rankings in 2025.

Bachelor’s Degree

10,500 € / year

Master’s Degree

11,700 € / year

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NOVEMBER 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 31ST 2025
NOVEMBER 2026 APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 31ST 2026

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VATEL - HOTEL & TOURISM BUSINESS SCHOOL

School Features

Top ranked

Vatel was ranked 12th worldwide in Hospitality and Leisure Management by the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Expert instructors

Most instructors at Vatel are active industry professionals or academic researchers who bring real-world expertise to the classroom. Through guest lectures, industry conferences, and visits to hotels and vineyards, students have the opportunity to learn directly from experts in the field.

Career opportunities

Graduates from Vatel gain diverse, hands-on experience and often go on to launch their own businesses or assume leadership roles within the industry. Prominent companies that regularly hire Vatel alumni include Marriott, Hilton Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza, Mandarin Oriental, Shangri-La, and more.

Powerful network

The Vatel Alumni community comprises more than 45,000 professionals holding key positions worldwide. This powerful network enables the school to guarantee 100% placement for internships and professional training.

Student affairs department

Vatel supports students throughout their entire journey, providing assistance with finding accommodation and guidance through essential administrative procedures. This includes help with residence permit applications, opening a French bank account, registering for national health insurance, applying for housing allowances (CAF), and more.

Top facilities for your comfort

Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including tasting rooms dedicated to wine and spirits, a 4-star teaching hotel, an on-site restaurant, a bar lounge with a wine corner, and a banquet room—providing ideal conditions for immersive, hands-on learning.

VATEL – Hotel & Tourism Business School

Campuses & Location

Les Halles Campus

Located in Bordeaux’s hotel and tourism district, just across from the Cité du Vin museum, the Les Halles Campus offers a dynamic learning environment. It features 9 well-equiped classrooms, a high-tech IT room, a dedicated tasting room for wine and spirits, a 90-seat auditorium, a multimedia library, and full Wi-Fi access.

Students also have access to professional training infrastructures, including a 4-star European Ecolabel-certified teaching hotel with 11 rooms and 1 suite, a front desk reserved for training purposes, the bistronomic ‘Tables Vatel’ restaurant with a beautiful indoor garden patio, a lounge bar, and a banquet room overlooking the Garonne River.

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Cité du vin (5 min)

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Chartrons Campus

Located in the historic wine merchants’ district, the Chartrons Campus offers 10 well-equiped classrooms, an IT room, a dedicated wine and spirits tasting room, a multimedia library, and free Wi-Fi.

Students also have access to professional training infrastructures, including a 4-star European Ecolabel-certified teaching hotel with 11 rooms and 1 suite, a front desk reserved for training purposes, the bistronomic ‘Tables Vatel’ restaurant with a beautiful indoor garden patio, a lounge bar, and a banquet room overlooking the Garonne River. 

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Cours du Médoc (1 min)

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VATEL – Hotel & Tourism Business School

School Programs

Course Introduction

This program combines hands-on training with core business knowledge in a multicultural environment. It prepares students to become operational managers by developing a comprehensive skill set in marketing, management, human resources, and other specialized subjects related to the hospitality industry.

Course length

3 years

Available starts

November

Course taught in

English

Credits granted

180 ECTS

Visa eligibility

Students are offered visa sponsorship if they study 6 months or more.

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COURSE DETAILS

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Year 2

While continuing to enhance their theoretical knowledge, students are introduced to management. During the practical training, they manage the first-year students, while being managed themselves by the third-year students. Students gain in self-confidence and do an internship in a foreign country other than France.

Semester 3 (Academic)

  • Financial Accounting
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Human Resources Management
  • Sustainable Development Project
  • Effective Communication
  • High-end Hospitality Management
  • Tourism Economy
  • English for Hospitality
  • Professional Practices

Semester 4 (Internship)

  • Operational internship in a company inside or outside Europe
  • Duration: 4 months (minimum) 

Year 1

Students are introduced to Marketing, Human Resources, Administration and Professional Culture. They also learn the rudiments of Catering and Culinary Arts, as well as how to address constraints and unexpected events that arise in Banqueting, Reception and Seminars.

Semester 1 (Academic)

  • Accounting and Management Fundamentals
  • Marketing Fundamentals
  • Human Resources Management Fundamentals
  • Business Economics
  • Sustainable Development & CSR
  • Hygiene & Good Work Practices
  • Nutrition Basics
  • Wine Vintages
  • English F&B
  • Hospitality & F&B professional practices

Semester 2 (Internship)

  • Operational internship in a company in France
  • Duration: 4 months (minimum)

Year 3

Having learned the fundamentals needed to begin team management, students now apply this knowledge in their third and final year. They develop their analytical skills while using the knowledge acquired thus far in the program. They are able to devise strategies and take their first managerial decisions.

Semester 5 (Academic)

  • Introduction to Operational Auditing
  • Operational Marketing
  • HR Management and Leadership
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Intercultural Management
  • Sales & Negotiation
  • Community Management
  • Geopolitics
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Wines, Beers & Spirits
  • Professional Practices
  • Grand Oral Preparation

Semester 6 (Internship)

  • Optional internship in another country than France
  • Duration: 3 up to 6 months

1 year 

10,500 €

The prices provided above are for reference purposes only. Contact us in order to get the exact cost of the degree you are interested in.

COSTS

Total course costs

Disclaimer: Prices in currencies other than euro are estimated based on the latest exchange rates.

These fees include tuition, access to the university restaurant (meals are paid separately at approximately €3.50 each), one or more wine tourism visits and tasting sessions, and a guided half-day tour of Bordeaux’s UNESCO-listed heritage sites.

Uniforms and travel expenses for commuting to campus or to internship locations are not included in these fees.

Additional fees may apply, including admission fees, international student card fees, and the student and campus life contribution tax (CVEC).

Course Introduction

Designed for professionals with prior experience, this program focuses on enhancing analytical and decision-making skills. It equips students to innovate and adapt in a dynamic industry environment.

Course length

2 years

Available starts

November

Course taught in

English

Credits granted

120 ECTS

Visa eligibility

Students are offered visa sponsorship if they study 6 months or more.

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COURSE DETAILS

Term breakdown

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Year 1

Step by step, students acquire analytical and decision-making methods as well as managerial experience.

Semester 1 (Academic)

  • Operational Auditing
  • Financial Management
  • Marketing
  • Business Law
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Computer Science
  • Human Resource Management
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Hospitality and Tourism Strategy
  • Tourism Economics
  • Foreign Language I: French
  • Foreign Language II: Spanish

Semester 2 (Internship)

  • Management training in a company
  • Duration: 4 months 

Year 2

Students study key strategic rules and then apply them to Hotel Management. Students may choose an MBA specialization for their second year. In this case, Semester 2 is academic and Semester 3 targets management training applied to that specialization.

Semester 3 (Academic)

  • Operational Management
  • Financial Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • General Company Policies
  • Technical and Professional French
  • Final Thesis

Semester 4 (Internship)

  • Management training in a company
  • Duration: 5/6 months

1 year 

11,700 €

The prices provided above are for reference purposes only. Contact us in order to get the exact cost of the degree you are interested in. 

COSTS

Total course costs

Disclaimer: Prices in currencies other than euro are estimated based on the latest exchange rates.

These fees include tuition, access to the university restaurant (meals are paid separately at approximately €3.50 each), one or more wine tourism visits and tasting sessions, and a guided half-day tour of Bordeaux’s UNESCO-listed heritage sites.

Uniforms and travel expenses for commuting to campus or to internship locations are not included in these fees.

Additional fees may apply, including admission fees, international student card fees, and the student and campus life contribution tax (CVEC).

Course Introduction

Designed for professionals with prior experience, this program focuses on enhancing analytical and decision-making skills. It equips students to innovate and adapt in a dynamic industry environment. Through this program, you will stand out as an expert and be prepared to reach strategic positions within the wine and spirits sector. Develop your passion and entrepreneurial spirit by gaining real, hands-on knowledge through a variety of immersive experiences. Students also prepare for the globally recognized Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 and 3 certifications—offered by the most important Wine and Spirits training institute at the international level.

Course length

2 years

Available starts

November

Course taught in

English

Credits granted

120 ECTS

Visa eligibility

Students are offered visa sponsorship if they study 6 months or more.

Check visa requirements

COURSE DETAILS

Term breakdown

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Year 1

During the first year of the MBA at Vatel Bordeaux, students follow a core curriculum focused on strategic hospitality management. Those with a passion for Wine and Spirits Management will have the opportunity to deepen their expertise through specialized advanced courses and workshops.

  • Operational Auditing
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Financial Analysis
  • Human Resources
  • Economic Law
  • Taxation
  • Computer Sciences
  • Hospitality Strategy
  • Economy of Tourism & Hospitality
  • English/French
  • Spanish/German
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Hospitality Innovation Lab
  • World of Wine

Year 2

In the second year, students develop an entrepreneurial mindset while expanding their knowledge of the wine and spirits industry, preparing them to take on leadership and innovative roles within the sector.

  • Beverage management in Bars-Hotels-Restaurants
  • Strategy of international trade in the Wine & Spirits Industry
  • Sales & Distribution of Wines & Spirits
  • Brand Marketing
  • Financial Management
  • Wine & Spirits Tourism, Communication & Events
  • WSET Level II and Level III
  • Grapevines & the Wine Law

1 year 

11,700 €

The prices provided above are for reference purposes only. Contact us in order to get the exact cost of the degree you are interested in. 

COSTS

Total course costs

Disclaimer: Prices in currencies other than euro are estimated based on the latest exchange rates.

These fees include tuition, access to the university restaurant (meals are paid separately at approximately €3.50 each), one or more wine tourism visits and tasting sessions, and a guided half-day tour of Bordeaux’s UNESCO-listed heritage sites.

Uniforms and travel expenses for commuting to campus or to internship locations are not included in these fees.

Additional fees may apply, including admission fees, international student card fees, and the student and campus life contribution tax (CVEC).

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact us with any questions and to begin your application. Once you’re ready to apply, we will forward your complete application and all required documents to the school. Depending on the program, you may be invited to complete an entrance exam and/or an interview, which can take place online or in person. Admission decisions are typically communicated within 1 to 2 weeks after the exam. Final admission is confirmed following a personal interview with the school.

No, French is not required to join a Vatel program in Bordeaux. All academic courses are offered in English, and students can choose to study in either English or French. While knowledge of French can be helpful for daily life in France and during internships, it is not necessary for successfully completing the program.

Students enrolled in the Bachelor in International Hotel Management program complete a minimum of 10 months of operational internships during their 1st and 2nd years. Those who continue with the MBA in International Hotel Management  gain an additional 6 months of experience in managerial roles.

While French is not required to secure an internship, it can significantly broaden the range of available opportunities. Understanding French can greatly enhance both internship placement and the overall professional experience.

Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency equivalent to CEFR level B2.

For a Bachelor’s degree, accepted proof includes:
・ IELTS 6.0
・ TOEFL iBT 80
・ TOEIC 745 points
・ Cambridge B2 First (FCE) 160 points

For an MBA degree, accepted proof includes:
・ IELTS 6.5
・ TOEFL iBT 90
・ TOEIC 835 points
・ Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 180 points

Vatel graduates benefit from strong success rates:
・ Bachelor Success Rate (2024): 100%
・ Master Success Rate (2024): 94.7%
・ Master Employment Rate (2023): 94%

After graduation, Vatel students pursue diverse roles across the hospitality and tourism industries, including:
・ Executive & Management: CEO, Managing Director, COO, CFO, Entrepreneur
・ Hotels, Restaurants & Spas: Hotel Director, Food & Beverage Manager, Executive Chef, Concierge
・ Finance, Advisory & HR: Financial Consultant, Accountant, HR Manager
・ Sales & Marketing: Business Development Manager, Brand Ambassador, Social Events Manager
・ Wine & Spirits: Sommelier, Wine Trader, Import/Export Manager
・ Tourism & Events: Events Manager, Wedding Planner, Tourism Manager

DEMOGRAPHICS

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Europe
82%
Asia
10%
Africa
5%
America
2%
Oceania
1%

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