
Madrid, Spain

Madrid, Spain

Undergraduate Fees International Students

Post Graduate Fees International Students

Vatel Madrid International Business School Hotel & Tourism Management is recognised for its practice-oriented approach to hospitality education, combining 50% academic learning with 50% professional experience through long-term internships in leading hotels and tourism organisations. As part of the globally renowned Vatel Group, which operates more than 55 campuses across over 30 countries, students benefit from an internationally standardised curriculum, global mobility opportunities, and a vast network of hospitality industry partners. The school offers Bachelor's and MBA programmes taught in English and Spanish, enabling students to prepare for international careers in hotel management, tourism, luxury services, and hospitality entrepreneurship.
Another key strength is its strong industry integration, with curricula designed and delivered by experienced hospitality professionals using case studies, business simulations, management projects, and practical workshops. Located in Madrid, one of Europe's premier tourism and business hubs, the campus provides students with direct access to internationally recognised hotels, luxury hospitality brands, tourism organisations, and multinational companies for internships and career opportunities.
Key Account Manager – Corporate Sales & Business Travel, Meliá Hotels International (Madrid, Spain). William manages ... View More
Key Account Manager – Corporate Sales & Business Travel, Meliá Hotels International (Madrid, Spain). William manages strategic corporate accounts and business travel partnerships for one of Spain's largest hotel groups. His role involves developing commercial strategies, strengthening client relationships, negotiating corporate agreements, and increasing business revenue across Meliá's hotel portfolio. View Less
Personal Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (Europe & Americas), Kempinski Hotels. Kathleen supports executive ope... View More
Personal Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (Europe & Americas), Kempinski Hotels. Kathleen supports executive operations for one of the world's oldest luxury hotel groups, coordinating international projects, executive communications, and operational planning across luxury properties in Europe and the Americas. View Less
Events Manager, Hôtel Barrière du Golf, Deauville, France. Léa oversees the planning and execution of corporate meeti... View More
Events Manager, Hôtel Barrière du Golf, Deauville, France. Léa oversees the planning and execution of corporate meetings, luxury weddings, conferences, and high-profile events, managing client relations, event logistics, budgeting, and hospitality services for a prestigious five-star hotel. View Less
On-Trade Sales Representative, Pernod Ricard (Paris, France). Charlotte works with hotels, restaurants, premium bars, an... View More
On-Trade Sales Representative, Pernod Ricard (Paris, France). Charlotte works with hotels, restaurants, premium bars, and hospitality venues to develop commercial partnerships, manage brand portfolios, and strengthen sales strategies within the luxury food and beverage sector. View Less
Senior Conference & Events Sales Manager, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (Bangkok, Thailand). She leads the sales and man... View More
Senior Conference & Events Sales Manager, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (Bangkok, Thailand). She leads the sales and management of international conferences, corporate events, and luxury social functions, working closely with global clients while contributing to revenue generation for one of Asia's leading luxury hotels. View Less
The Vatel Madrid International Business School Hotel & Tourism Management campus offers modern infrastructure designed to support both academic learning and professional hospitality training. Located at Calle Profesor Waksman 14, close to Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the campus features technology-enabled classrooms, multimedia teaching facilities, seminar rooms, collaborative learning spaces, student lounges, high-speed Wi-Fi, and dedicated study areas that promote interactive and project-based learning. The campus has been designed to provide an international learning environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and professional development for future hospitality leaders.
Student life at Vatel Madrid International Business School Hotel & Tourism Management is vibrant, multicultural, and closely connected to the global hospitality industry. The campus welcomes students from diverse nationalities, creating an international learning environment that encourages cross-cultural collaboration and networking. With small class sizes and an interactive teaching approach, students develop close relationships with faculty members and classmates through group projects, case studies, business simulations, and practical hospitality activities. The school regularly organises orientation programmes, guest lectures, workshops, industry conferences, company visits, cultural excursions, networking events, and the annual Hospitality Companies Forum, allowing students to engage directly with hospitality professionals and leading hotel brands.


Vatel Madrid International Business School Hotel & Tourism Management has a strong industry-oriented placement and internship system, integrating professional experience into every stage of its hospitality programmes. The school follows Vatel's internationally recognised study–work model, where students complete extensive national and international internships alongside their academic studies. During the three-year Bachelor's programme, students accumulate up to 16–18 months of professional experience, undertaking placements in key hotel departments such as Rooms Division, Food & Beverage, Finance, Marketing, Revenue Management, Purchasing, Events Management, and General Management.
The below information is required while
completing the university application :
1. International students applying for the Bachelor's Degree in International Hotel Management at Vatel Madrid International Business School Hotel & Tourism Management must have successfully completed a recognised secondary school qualification that provides access to higher education.
2. Applicants to the English taught programme are required to demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum of TOEFL 550 (paper based) / 80 (iBT), IELTS Academic 5.5, or an equivalent CEFR B2 level, together with a cover letter or personal statement in English. For the Spanish taught programme, non native Spanish speakers are generally expected to have at least B2 level Spanish proficiency.
3. Applicants must complete the online application form and submit the required supporting documents, including official secondary school transcripts and certificates, a copy of a valid passport or national identity card, a Curriculum Vitae (CV)/résumé, a motivation letter or cover letter, passport size photographs, and proof of English (or Spanish) language proficiency, where applicable.
Know moreVatel Madrid International Business School Hotel & Tourism Management has a strong industry-oriented placement and internship system, integrating professional experience into every stage of its hospitality programmes. The school follows Vatel's internationally recognised study–work model, where students complete extensive national and international internships alongside their academic studies. During the three-year Bachelor's programme, students accumulate up to 16–18 months of professional experience, undertaking placements in key hotel departments such as Rooms Division, Food & Beverage, Finance, Marketing, Revenue Management, Purchasing, Events Management, and General Management.



Vatel Madrid International Business School Hotel & Tourism Management, as part of the globally recognised Vatel Group, has earned numerous prestigious awards and rankings for excellence in hospitality education. In 2016, Vatel was named the Best Hospitality Management School at the 17th Worldwide Hospitality Awards, selected from 42 leading hospitality schools worldwide by an international jury of hospitality professionals. In 2021, Vatel was ranked No. 1 Hospitality School in France in the QS World University Rankings by Subject: Hospitality & Leisure Management, a distinction it retained for four consecutive years, including 2024, reflecting its excellence in teaching quality, employer reputation, and international recognition. In 2024, Vatel Spain also received the Premio de Honor a la Mejor Escuela de Negocios Especializada en Turismo (Honor Award for the Best Business School Specialised in Tourism) at the Best Hotel Awards, recognising its outstanding contribution to hospitality and tourism education. In 2025, Vatel Spain celebrated the graduation of around 100 Bachelor's and MBA students, further strengthening its reputation for producing highly employable hospitality professionals through its industry-integrated educational model. Most recently, in 2026, Vatel was ranked No. 1 Hospitality School in France and 11th globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject: Hospitality & Leisure Management. In the same year, Vatel Spain was honoured with the Premios a la Excelencia Educativa (Educational Excellence Awards) for its academic excellence, strong industry partnerships, and significant contribution to hotel and tourism management education.


Ranked No. 1 Hospitality School in France and 11th in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject: Hospitality & Leisure Management, confirming Vatel's position among the world's leading hospitality education institutions.
Hospitality & Leisure Management, reflecting continued excellence in teaching quality, employer reputation, and international recognition.
Awarded the Premio de Honor a la Mejor Escuela de Negocios Especializada en Turismo (Honor Award for the Best Business School Specialised in Tourism) at the Best Hotel Awards, recognising Vatel Spain's outstanding contribution to hospitality and tourism education, innovation, and leadership development.
Hospitality & Leisure Management, marking the beginning of Vatel's sustained leadership in the QS rankings.
Vatel Group, including the Madrid campus, was selected from 42 leading hospitality schools worldwide by an international jury of hospitality professionals, recognising excellence in hospitality education and graduate employability.
Introduced a more personalised and flexible learning model, combining digital technologies with competency-based education and expanding strategic collaborations with leading hospitality companies to provide greater opportunities for applied learning and professional development.
Expanded its industry-integrated curriculum by incorporating hospitality business simulations, case studies, operational management projects, and leadership development activities, ensuring graduates acquire practical managerial competencies aligned with industry needs.

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