12 Hospitality and Tourism Degree Programs in Austria

In-depth education covering business administration, winegrowing and winemaking topics means that after six semesters you are fully equipped to assume managerial responsibilities in the wine and beverage industry, including on the international stage.

This Master Degree Program has been developed as a management degree in the synergetic areas of sports, culture as well as events management with a strong international focus.

The Master of Science (MSc) in International Tourism Management (ITM) graduate program prepares students to best address the future needs of the global tourism industry. The only Master of Science in Austria awarded the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s TedQual Certification, the program focuses on leadership and management, specifically with regards to hospitality-related companies, tourism marketing, tourism planning organizations, and policymakers.

The perfect undergraduate program for those looking to gain an insight into the complex and ever-evolving industry of tourism and hospitality. This 3-year Tourism and Hospitality program provides a 360-degree industry education, focusing on preparing you with principal concepts in managing hospitality and tourism businesses, as well as practical professional experience through a 900hr internship.

The Bachelor & Diploma in Hotel and Tourism Management at ITM – International College of Tourism & Management offers a practical diploma-first pathway for students seeking a career in international tourism and hospitality. Students complete a hands-on Diploma in Austria and may then continue with a Bachelor degree through ITM’s partner universities.

Study “Hotel & Tourism Management” at ITM and achieve an Austrian State Diploma within just two years! Our study programme is designed for students motivated and dedicated to becoming future professionals in the hospitality industry. Each year, we welcome a small and select group of 50 international students, ensuring a personalised and high-quality learning experience. Through a balanced combination of theory and practice, our curriculum prepares graduates for successful careers in Austria, Europe, and around the globe. With a strong focus on international hospitality standards, business management, and hands-on training, ITM provides the ideal foundation for a future in the tourism and hospitality industry.

The Tourism and Leisure Management bachelor degree programme develops comprehensive business administration expertise for the tourism industry.

The Entrepreneurship Tourism Master’s degree offered by MCI aims to contribute to the professionalization of entrepreneurship in the leisure and tourism industry. The program incorporates current challenges faced by the industry to enable students to recognize and make use of the resulting opportunities for enterprises. It furthermore aims to create a general awareness of trends and current developments in international tourism. Two of the central processes currently affecting the industry are digitization and constantly changing consumer behavior.

The Tourism, Hotel Management & Operations degree is an extension of the specialization in Hotel Management, which adds two additional semesters where you will be taught about the entire structure of the hotel and tourism industry. Courses in Restaurant and Service Management, Culinary Theory and Practice, and Food and Beverage Management will provide you with the necessary practical skills and expertise to successfully engage in professional practice. You will also study advanced hotel management, covering topics such as hotel property planning, performance management, and how to develop strategic business opportunities.

Tourism is increasingly about how travelers experience places. To react to this changing nature of tourism, the master program “Innovation & Management in Tourism” equips you with the skills you need to become a highly qualified manager in the international tourism sector. Learn how to identify new trends, meet new traveler demands and become an active contributor to tomorrow’s tourism trade.

The Bachelor's program combines theory and practice and addresses the constantly changing conditions in the Tourism and Leisure Business. Interacting with lecturers and guest lecturers who are specialists in their field and interacting with experts during numerous excursions, you will get to know key players in the industry and gain an exclusive behind-the-scenes view of companies and destinations. During an (international) internship in your final year, you will be able to apply and further enhance your theoretically acquired knowledge and build your professional network.

The world of art, culture and business events is diverse, colorful and electrifying. Whether personal presence, digital participation or hybrid event formats, events are always something special. Would you like to work in this great environment and get to know outstanding, creative people? You know that you can attract a lot of attention with spectacular events? And you achieve that your events are communicated on all channels? Then you will acquire subject-specific knowledge and skills in the master’s course in marketing communication with a specialization in “Event Management & Marketing Communication”. We give you all the necessary tools on your way to success. Become a sought-after expert.