Bachelor Program

Year 1 : Semester 1 (academic)

Year 1: Semester 2 (Internship)

Year 2 : Semester 1 (academic)
Subjects : Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Computer Science, Business Economics, Professional Culture, Self-image, Health and Safety, Nutrition, Wine Vintages, Hotel Visits, Foreign Language I: French, Foreign Language II, F&B Environment, Hospitality Industry Environment, Professional practice at campus training facilities, Introduction to sustainable development & corporate social responsibility, Intercultural Management

Year 2: Semester 2 (Internship)
Vatel offers a 5 to 6-month operational internship with compensation that varies by location. For internships within Europe, the payment is €500 net per month, along with full board. Internships in Switzerland offer a gross monthly salary of CHF 2,308.

Year 3: Semester 3 (academic)
Subjects : Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Computer Science, Legal Culture, Tourism Economics, Business Environment, Current Events in the Hospitality Industry, Oral Communication, Nutrition, Worldwide Wine Vintages, Foreign Language I: French, Foreign Language II, Professional practice at campus training facilities, and an Introduction to sustainable development & corporate social responsibility. Option to participate in the Marco Polo program, which allows you to study at another Vatel campus abroad.

Year 3 : Semester 4 (Internship)
Stage opérationnel en France ou à l’étranger (~6 mois), avec conditions similaires à l’année 1

Year 4: Semester 5 (academic)

Subjects: Introduction to Cost Control, Marketing, Human Resources, Taxation, Computer Science, Career Plan, Multicultural Management, Hospitality Sales, Wine, Beer and Spirits, Geopolitics, Tourism and Traveling, Negotiating, Foreign Language I: French, Foreign Language II, and Managerial Experience. The Marco Polo program can also be applied to this year under the same conditions as in year 2.

Year 4 : Semester 6 (optional Internship)
An operational or administrative internship (approximately 5 months)

Student life at a Vatel campus is designed to be dynamic and supportive, combining academics, professional training, and a strong sense of community.
The Student Union plays a central role by organizing numerous events, such as orientation weekends, parties, and sports tournaments, to help you build solid connections. Vatel also encourages its students to get involved in community-based initiatives (like helping sick children or seniors), which reflects the school's values of kindness and open-mindedness.

Yes, the Vatel International Bachelor's in Hospitality Management program is recognized by the French state (Ministry of Labor) through its registration with the RNCP.
RNCP Certification: Responsable en management opérationnel en hôtellerie internationale Level: 6 (equivalent to a French Bac+3/4)
Registration: The National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP) guarantees the official validity of the degree in France and its recognition by employers. 

The program is open to students holding a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification, whether it is a general high school diploma

1st Year: You'll learn the fundamentals and standards of hospitality service, followed by a 4/5-month operational internship in the industry.

2nd Year: This year focuses on consolidating your experience and perfecting a foreign language. You'll complete a 6-month international internship.

3rd Year: You'll learn management and decision-making skills. There's also an optional 4/5-month management internship.

All internships are mandatory except for the last one and paid. Vatel assists you find your internships for the 1^st and 2^nd years.

The application process for Vatel’s International Bachelor varies depending on the type of program:

Application: Complete the online application form.
Eligibility: If your application is accepted, you will be invited to take the entrance assessment.
Invitation: Pay the fees and receive your official invitation.
Entrance Exam: Take the exams (either in person or online).
Results: Receive your admission decision by email and proceed with enrollment.
Validation: Your admission is confirmed after an administrative appointment.
The entire process, from first contact to the final decision, typically takes around six weeks.

Vatel is recognized as a global leader in hospitality management. International Reputation: Vatel was named the best hospitality management school and is ranked first in France according to the QS World University Rankings 2025. Strong Network: With 50 campuses and 50,000 graduates worldwide, you'll have numerous career opportunities.

Yes, Vatel offers assistance with finding housing, but the specific services vary depending on the campus.

Thanks to the Vatel Bachelor's degree, you can access many operational roles in hotels, restaurants, tourism, and event management, both in France and internationally.
Hospitality: Roles range from the front desk (head of reception, concierge) to accommodation (housekeeping manager).
Restaurants: You can take on front-of-house roles (maître d'hôtel, sommelier) or kitchen positions (chef de partie).
Tourism and Events: You can become an event organizer, convention manager, or work in travel agencies.
Other Opportunities: Managing spas, casinos, and cruise ships or even becoming an entrepreneur are all options.

This degree will allow you to evolve quickly into management positions, such as hotel director or director of operations, after a few years of experience.

The entrance exam consists of two parts:

Written part: Candidates must complete several tests, regardless of the campus:

• Language tests (French and English for the French-taught program, English test for the English-taught program)
• General hospitality knowledge questionnaire
• Two personality tests

Oral part: Admissions interview: This interview lasts approximately 15 minutes.

Depending on the campus, the exams may take place in person or remotely. For more details, candidates are encouraged to contact the admissions officer of the relevant campus. The total duration of the exams is estimated at around 3 hours.

To help you find your 1^{st ,} 2^nd internships, Vatel relies on:

Its Central Internship Office: This office matches you with internship offers from partner companies that are tailored to your profile.

Its International Network: Vatel helps you find an internship by leveraging its network of 50 campuses and 50,000 graduates worldwide.

Its Partnerships: Agreements with major hotel groups make it easier to secure international internships.

Marco Polo is a programme that allows you to study abroad at another Vatel school for one year during the second year of your undergraduate programme as a full-time student. You remain connected to your home campus while joining another campus for a full academic year, combining one semester of classes in the language of the host campus with one semester of an international internship. You may complete your internship in the host country.

It is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your CV with both academic and professional international experience, improve your language skills, and gain a better understanding of international hospitality standards.

To join the Marco Polo programme, students must meet a number of academic criteria. Therefore, the Academic Department reserves the right to approve or decline their participation in the programme.

Student Loans for Students
Preferential-rate loans: Offered by Vatel’s partner banks, particularly for students
Conditions: Granted subject to a review of the student’s financial application.