Your future.
From Istanbul
to the world.

Because education at Vatel goes beyond what you learn in the classroom. Business and hotel management studies are supported by practical learning, industry experience and internships. By the time you graduate, you will have gained more than a degree: you will also be prepared for an international career.

Vatel Istanbul offers the Bachelor in International Hotel Management programme. It brings together different areas of business, including management, marketing, human resources, accounting, economics, law and operations management, within the context of the hospitality sector.

Yes. Classes at Vatel Istanbul are taught in English. During the programme, you also have the opportunity to learn a second foreign language, such as French or Spanish.

No. One of the key features of Vatel’s educational approach is the combination of theory and professional practice. Students have the opportunity to put their management knowledge into practice through activities that reflect working life and through internships.

Yes. International internships and professional experience play an important role in the Vatel Bachelor programme. At different stages of their studies, students may have the opportunity to undertake internships in Europe or elsewhere in the world.

Yes. Through Vatel’s international network of campuses, students who meet certain requirements can take part in the Marco Polo exchange programme or explore options for continuing their later years of study at other Vatel campuses.

A Vatel education aims to equip students with the knowledge, language skills, intercultural communication and management skills to work in hospitality and tourism both in Turkey and internationally. Vatel’s worldwide network of campuses and alumni also enables students to become part of an international community.

The application process includes stages such as a review of your documents, an entrance examination and an interview. It therefore considers more than an examination result, also focusing on your suitability for a Vatel education and your international career aspirations.

No. Your education can provide a foundation for a management career in a wide range of fields, including hotels, tourism, food and beverage, event management, sales and marketing, human resources and luxury services. It also provides a strong grounding in business for those who would like to establish their own business or hospitality venture in the future.

Istanbul is a major metropolis with a strong concentration of international hotel brands, tourism developments, restaurants, events and business activity. For hospitality students, this environment offers a rich setting for learning and career development, with opportunities to connect with the industry while still studying.

The Vatel MBA combines a traditional business education with the realities of the international hospitality sector. The programme is designed for professionals who want to develop expertise in strategic thinking, management and decision-making, and prepare for the international business world.

It is aimed at candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree and want to develop their careers in international hotel management, tourism, the service sector or hospitality management. Admission requirements for candidates from different fields are assessed according to their academic background.

Yes, graduates from other undergraduate disciplines may also be eligible to apply. Candidates without a hospitality background may undertake preparatory and bridging study to acquire the necessary industry knowledge.

The Vatel MBA combines general management knowledge with a specialisation in International Hotel Management. MBA skills in areas such as strategy, finance, marketing and management are therefore explored directly through the dynamics of the international hospitality sector.

No. The programme also uses practical methods, with opportunities to analyse case studies, work with industry professionals, tackle real business problems and take part in management simulations. The aim is to help you not only acquire knowledge but also apply it as a manager.

Vatel’s international MBA structure enables students to pursue different areas of specialisation in the later stages of their studies. This allows you to focus more closely on a particular area of the hospitality sector in line with your career goals.

Yes. In the later stages of the programme, extended internships play an important role, giving students the opportunity to take on strategic responsibilities aligned with their career goals. This experience supports the transition from education to professional life.

Vatel students become part of an international education network with campuses in different countries and a broad alumni community, extending beyond their school in Istanbul. This network creates opportunities to connect with professionals from different cultures and gain a closer understanding of the global hospitality sector.

The programme is aimed at professionals who want to prepare for careers in areas such as operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, human resources, business development and senior management within hotel and tourism businesses. It also offers a management perspective for entrepreneurs who want to develop their own hospitality investment or business.

The value of an MBA is measured not only by its duration or the qualification itself, but also by the perspective, industry connections and practical management skills it brings to your career. The Vatel MBA focuses on developing you as a manager who can take on greater responsibilities in the international hospitality industry.