Vatel, Hotel & Tourism Business School

Competing against 42 other schools, Vatel Group and its campuses worldwide won the “Best Hotel Management School” award from an international judging panel of hospitality industry professionals, in the Worldwide Hospitality Awards. A global distinction delivered by those who recruit Vatel alumni throughout the world.

From Los Angeles to Manila to Moscow… Vatel has 55 campuses located in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa. They share one mission: offer world class education. They are a part of an international network, which accompanies you throughout your studies and then in your international career. Joining a renowned and recognized higher education establishment is a great way to secure your future.

Vatel is one big family! An international community of students from many different backgrounds who share the same passion, interests and values. Vatel campuses have hosted more than 55 nationalities.

Vatel alumni are located in Europe and around the world, working in operational and senior management positions in the hospitality companies. When you graduate from Vatel, you become a part of an international network that facilitates your job search. As soon as you enroll at Vatel you can interact, meet and share with them.

Going abroad to study is always a big decision. Vatel has been welcoming international students to Europe for more than 20 years. We understand the needs of foreign students, and assist them every step of the way – right from when they ask for a brochure.

We will assist you with the administrative formalities here (residence card, opening a bank account, student insurance, etc.) The Student Services Department (SSD) is on hand to provide any information you may require. It also holds themed events, gathering all the students in a very festive atmosphere: integration weekend, Chinese New Year, ski excursions, visits to Disneyland Paris, cultural trips to European capitals, vineyard and winetasting visits, sightseeing, meetings with students from neighboring universities and schools, Diwali (the Indian festival of lights)… and much more.

“You never understand so well as when you experiment yourself!” This precept underpins Vatel’s teaching philosophy. And it’s more than words: it translates tangibly into experimentation in our practical training facilities, alternating with theoretical classes.   At Vatel Nîmes and Bordeaux, for example, students come into contact with real customers – in the 4 star hotel, the brasserie, which are all housed at the heart of the campus.

There is no need to search for an internship – Vatel looks after that. They all take place in three- to fivestar establishments. You are paid a stipend, and some establishments even provide board and lodging. Life is good, no?

Hospitality stems from the History of France. In the Middle Ages, young gentlemen traveling the world, diplomatic emissaries and princes stayed in the most beautiful residence in town and the most important people fought for the honor of being able to host them.

Large hotel chains consider the French art of hospitality as a benchmark and an asset, wherever they are located. This is why they are constantly looking for managers who perfectly understand these values and who are able to convey them.