Sant Pol Hospitality & Culinary Business School - Barcelona

Sant Pol Hospitality & Culinary Business School – Barcelona was founded in 1966 and has been a pioneer in hospitality education in Europe through its unique Hotel-School concept, where students learn by working with real guests in a real hospitality environment.

St. Pol HC’s educational philosophy is based on “Learning by Doing.” From day one, students gain hands-on experience across all operational departments of the Hotel-School, including the kitchen, bakery, hotel operations, front desk, and purchasing department.

This immersive learning experience prepares students to launch exciting international careers and become the hospitality leaders of the future.

• Sant Pol School of Hospitality and Culinary Management – Barcelona (EUHT StPOL) repeats as the best university in Spain in Hospitality & Leisure Management, according to the QS World University Ranking by Subject 2024. It’s the seventh consecutive year that EUHT StPOL leads the ranking in Spain. Worldwide, in 2024 it is ranked #16.
• Top 15 Hospitality Leisure Management 2026 by World University Rankings (by subjects)
  • #1 in Spain
  • #14 in the world

• A pioneer in Europe with 60 years of experience, offering a hotel school training facility run by students under the supervision of experienced professors.
• From the very beginning of your studies, St. Pol HC develops a personalized career plan for each student.
• As a member of Hotel Schools of Distinction (HSD), the school benefits from an extensive network and maintains direct contact with more than 400 luxury hotel chains around the world.

hosco member

Hotel School Distinction Member

EUHOFA International Member

#1 in Spain and #30 worldwide

QS Ranking Hospitality and Leisure Management