“I’m really happy in Bordeaux. It’s a nice, calm city. It’s easy to get around using the tram, and the inhabitants of Bordeaux are very warm and welcoming. I feel at home here.”
VATEL Bordeaux - International Business School - Hotel, Tourism, Wine & Spirits Management
About
Since 1994, Vatel Bordeaux has been training future professionals and leaders in hospitality, tourism, and wine management. The campus provides student support services, from accommodation and orientation to career and personal development. Shape the next generation of international hospitality!
Since 1994, Vatel Bordeaux has been training future professionals and leaders in hospitality, tourism, and wine management. As part of the Vatel Group, the 1st Worldwide Business School Group in Hospitality and Tourism Management with 50 campuses across 32 countries and over 50,000 alumni, our institution combines international prestige with local excellence.
Located in the heart of Bordeaux, a city recognized worldwide for its art of living, gastronomy, and vineyards, Vatel Bordeaux offers Bachelor and MBA programs taught in English or French. Students can also specialise in International Wine & Spirits Management, a field deeply connected to the region’s heritage and expertise. Our educational approach is based on the balance between academic theory and professional experience. Through internships and practical training, students apply their knowledge in real conditions within our 4-star eco-labeled teaching hotel, our on-site restaurant, and a network of more than 300 partner hotels, restaurants, and vineyards in France and abroad.
Beyond academic excellence, Vatel Bordeaux fosters values of discipline, creativity, and multicultural openness. The campus provides a full student support services, from accommodation and orientation to career guidance and personal development. In Bordeaux, students benefit from a dynamic international learning environment, a vibrant student life and strong industry connections.
Choosing Vatel Bordeaux means joining a renowned business school ranked among the top 15 institutions worldwide in Hospitality and Leisure Management (QS World University Rankings 2025). It’s an opportunity to gain a global perspective, build a strong professional network, and prepare for a successful career in the hospitality, tourism, or wine & spirits industries. Join Vatel Bordeaux and shape the next generation of international hospitality!
Les Halles Campus (In the heart of a hotel and tourism hub)
- 9 classrooms, including 7 customisable ones – 1 IT room
- 1 auditorium Magellan (90 seats) – 1 multimedia Library
- 1 tasting room (wine & spirits)
New: 3 classrooms with interactive screen & collaborative video conferencing equipment
Les Chartrons Campus (In the heart of the wine merchants' district)
- 10 classrooms, including 5 customisable ones – 1 IT room
- 1 tasting room (wine & spirits) – 1 multimedia Library
New: 3 classrooms with interactive screen & collaborative video conferencing equipment
Professional Training Infrastructure
- 4* European Ecolabel certified hotel with 11 rooms and 1 suite
- The front desk is reserved for training purposes
- The bistronomic ‘Tables Vatel’ restaurant & its beautiful indoor garden patio
- A lounge bar
- 1 banquet room overlooking the Garonne River
- 7 Meeting rooms for workshops, conferences, meetings…
- 1 Training kitchen
Entry Requirements
To apply for one of the educational programs at Vatel Bordeaux, applicants must follow the application process and comply with the appropriate entry requirements.
Step #1 Application
Candidates are required to submit their applications online.
Step #2 Entry Exam
After receiving their application and confirming their eligibility, the Admissions Team will invite the candidates to take a 2-step entry exam:
- Online tests: General and hospitality knowledge, English &/ or French, Personality test for Bachelor and MBA candidates + an essay (1 or 2 pages for MBA candidates)
- An online interview by Zoom in English or French, depending on the language (30 minutes for Bachelor candidates / 45 minutes for MBA candidates)
Entry exam fees: €130
The Admissions Team will inform the candidates of their decision within 48 to 72hours after completion of the Entry Exam. They will then send step 1 of the enrollment process in case of acceptance.
Step #3 Registration
Confirm your enrolment within 1 month after receipt of the step 1 documents.
The QS World University Rankings published by Quacquarelli Symonds places Vatel 1st school in France, by subject in Hospitality & Leisure Management.
Qian Qian WU, Chinese MBA Wine and Management
Robin Bast - Finnish Bachelor student
“Life here in France is amazing, with a lot to see and a lot to do. Bordeaux’s architecture is really mind-blowing. I also enjoy the small cafés and restaurants all around the city.”
Student Life
The Student Council (BDE VATEL Bordeaux) is there to offer you the best student experience!
The team offers a wide variety of activities (afterworks, wine tastings, sports events and charity events…), negotiates partnerships with bars, restaurants, sports facilities & organises a tutoring service.
Two major events are organised: the ‘Gala’ celebrates the end of the year before students start their internships, and the ‘Integration Weekend’, organised to integrate the new students and to transmit Vatel Bordeaux’s values.
