BScTourism and Catering
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Undergraduate (bachelor), full-time |
| Nominal duration | 7 semesters (3.5 years) (210 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc |
| Tuition fee | €2,300 per semester |
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| Application fee | €120 one-time |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): World. |
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| Language requirements | English Intermediate command of English is required. Applicants’ command of English may be assessed in the course of a Skype interview. |
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Overview
Budapest is the buzzing capital of Hungary and one of the most popular tourism destinations in Europe. Consequently, tourism and catering is one of the most popular degree programmes in Hungary as well as in Budapest. This is also due to tourism’s colorful, diverse nature and its human-centered view.
The Bachelor of Tourism and Catering programme offers thorough grounding in all important subjects and topics in tourism and catering. What makes the programme really unique is the host of specializations available for students including Health and Wellness Tourism Management, MICE Tourism Management and Destination Management drawing heavily on the rich experience that the local tourism industry gained with Hungary having a world renowned reputation due to its rich thermal healing water assets or its number one position in the international dental tour
Programme structure
General Theory of Tourism; Tourism Economics; Attraction and Visitor Management; Regional Development and Tourism Planning; Hotel Management Studies; Catering Studies; Introduction to Travel Agency Studies; Tourism and Catering Marketing; Tourism Geography; Congress and Event Organization; Animation; Health Tourism Marketing; Introduction to Wellness Tourism; Exhibition Organization; Business Protocol and Presentation; Recreation and Sports Animation; Destination Marketing.
Career opportunities
Hotel & Hospitality Management specialization: This specialization examines the lodging industry – from its traditional roots to contemporary structures – and addresses management of hotel operations, including reservation systems, staffing, marketing strategies, and customer relations.