Bachelor program

The application process for Vatel’s International Bachelor varies depending on the type of program:

Application: Complete the online application form.
Eligibility: If your application is accepted, you will be invited to take the entrance exam.
Exam fee: Pay the fees and receive the convocation for the entrance exam
Entrance Exam: Take the exams (either in person or online).
Results: Receive your admission decision by email and proceed with enrollment.
Validation: Your admission is confirmed after an administrative appointment.
The entire process, from first contact to the final decision, typically takes around six weeks.

The program is open to students holding a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification, whether it is a general high school diploma, a technological STHR baccalaureate (Science and Technology of Hospitality and Catering), a professional baccalaureate in Culinary Arts, or a professional baccalaureate in Restaurant Sales and Services.

The entrance exam consists of two parts:
Written part: Candidates must complete several tests, regardless of the campus:
Language tests (French and English for the French-taught program, English test for the English-taught program)
General hospitality knowledge questionnaire
Two personality tests

Oral part: Motivation interview: This interview lasts approximately 15 minutes. Depending on the campus, the exams may take place in person or remotely. For more details, candidates are encouraged to contact the admissions officer of the relevant campus. The total duration of the exams is estimated at around 3 hours.

The tuition fees for Vatel’s International Bachelor in Hospitality Management vary depending on the campus. You can find them on the campus pages concerned :

To help you find your 1^st and 2^nd internships, Vatel relies on: 
Its Central Internship Office: This office matches you with internship offers from partner companies that are tailored to your profile.
Its International Network: Vatel helps you find an internship by leveraging its network of more 55 campuses and 50,000 graduates worldwide.
Its Partnerships: Agreements with major hotel groups make it easier to secure international internships.

Student Loans for European Students
Preferential-rate loans: Offered by Vatel’s partner banks, particularly for students residing in France.
Conditions: Granted subject to a review of the student’s financial application.

In French: All Vatel campuses in France offer a curriculum taught entirely in French, along with language courses (mandatory English + an optional second language).

In English: The campuses in Bordeaux and Nîmes, France, as well as Brussels, Belgium, and Martigny, Switzerland, offer a full program taught in English.

1st Year: You'll learn the fundamentals and standards of hospitality service, followed by a 4/5-month operational internship in the industry.
2nd Year: This year focuses on consolidating your experience and perfecting a foreign language. You'll complete a 6-month international internship.
3rd Year: You'll learn management and decision-making skills. There's also an optional 4/5-month management internship.

All internships are mandatory except for the last one and paid. Vatel assists you find your internships for the 1^st and 2^nd years, whether they're in France or abroad.

Marco Polo is a programme that allows you to study abroad at another Vatel school for one year during the second year of your undergraduate programme as a full-time student. You remain connected to your home campus while joining another campus for a full academic year, combining one semester of classes in the language of the host campus with one semester of an international internship. You may complete your internship in the host country.

It is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your CV with both academic and professional international experience, improve your language skills, and gain a better understanding of international hospitality standards.

To join the Marco Polo programme, students must meet a number of academic criteria. Therefore, the Academic Department reserves the right to approve or decline their participation in the programme.

Vatel's teaching methods are based on a practical approach where experiential weeks immerse you in real-world professional situations.
Objective: To put theoretical lessons into practice and develop your service, management, and customer relations skills from the very first year.
Locations: These practical weeks take place in the school's training facilities:
Vatel Hotels, Restaurants and Bars, Kitchen/ Pastry, Training Reception

Yes. Thanks to the Vatel Bachelor's program, you can quickly access positions of responsibility. This career progression is made possible by :

Practical experience gained during internships and hands-on training weeks.
A vast network of 50,000 alumni worldwide.
The opportunity for international mobility, especially through the Marco Polo program.

Student life at a Vatel campus is designed to be dynamic and supportive, combining academics, professional training, and a strong sense of community.
The Student Union (BDE) plays a central role by organizing numerous events, such as orientation weekends, parties, and sports tournaments, to help you build solid connections. Vatel also encourages its students to get involved in community-based initiatives (like helping sick children or seniors), which reflects the school's values of kindness and open-mindedness.

Vatel qualification ensures rapid career progression, thanks to its balance of theory, practical experience and an international network. Rapid career progression : 
Early career (0–2 years’ experience): You’ll start in operational roles such as reception supervisor, events coordinator, HR coordinator or maître d’hôtel.
Mid-level roles (2–5 years’ experience): You’ll move into managerial roles, such as Reception Manager or F&B manager.
Senior roles (5–10 years’ experience): You will progress to management positions, such as Hotel Manager or Operations Manager.
Executive roles (10+ years’ experience): You can become a General manager or set up your own company.

Vatel is recognized as a global leader in hospitality management. International Reputation: Vatel was named the best hospitality management school and is ranked first in France according to the 2026 QS World University Rankings. Strong Network: With 50 campuses and 50,000 graduates worldwide, you'll have numerous career opportunities.

Yes, the Vatel International Bachelor's in Hospitality Management program is recognized by the French state (Ministry of Labor) through its registration with the RNCP.
RNCP Certification: Responsable en management opérationnel en hôtellerie internationale Level: 6 (equivalent to a French High school +3)  and Directeur d'hôtellerie internationale Level: 7 (equivalent to a French High school +5) 
Registration: The National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP) guarantees the official validity of the degree in France and its recognition by employers. 

Thanks to the Europass Certificate Supplement, issued upon request, the skills and competencies acquired are recognized in a harmonized manner across Europe. This facilitates access to positions of responsibility in the international hospitality industry, as well as admission through advanced entry pathways to further studies, depending on the institution.

Thanks to the Vatel Bachelor's degree, you can access many operational roles in hotels, restaurants, tourism, and event management, both in France and internationally.
Hospitality: Roles range from the front desk (head of reception, concierge) to accommodation (housekeeping manager).
Restaurants: You can take on front-of-house roles (maître d'hôtel, sommelier) or kitchen positions (chef de partie).
Tourism and Events: You can become an event organizer, convention manager, or work in travel agencies.
Other Opportunities: Managing spas, casinos, and cruise ships or even becoming an entrepreneur are all options.

This degree will allow you to evolve quickly into management positions, such as hotel director or director of operations, after a few years of experience.

Yes, Vatel offers assistance with finding housing, but the specific services vary depending on the campus.

Year 1 : Semester 1 (academic)
Subjects : Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Microsoft Office Tools, Business Economics, Corporate Culture, Self-Image, Health and Safety, Nutrition, Wine Vintages, Hotel Visits, Foreign Language I: French, Foreign Language II, F&B Environment, Hospitality Industry Environment, Professional Practice at Campus Training Facilities, Introduction to Sustainable Development & Corporate Social Responsibility, Intercultural Management
Practice : Housekeeping, Restaurant, Bar, Banqueting, Kitchen, Pastry

Year 1: Semester 2 (Internship)
Vatel offers a 5/6 month operational internship with compensation that varies by location. For internships within Europe, the stipend is €500 net per month, along with full board*.

Year 2: Semester 3 (academic)
Subjects : Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Advanced Excel, Legal Culture, Tourism Economics, Business Environment, Documentary & Strategic Monitoring, Oral Communication, Nutrition, Worldwide Wine Vintages, Foreign Language I: French, Foreign Language II, Professional Practice at Campus Training Facilities, Vatel Sustainable Development Project
Practice : Housekeeping, Restaurant, Bar, Banqueting, Kitchen, Pastry

Option to participate in the Marco Polo program, which allows you to study at another Vatel campus abroad.

Year 2 : Semester 4 (Internship)
Operational internship in Europe or abroad (6 months), with conditions similar to Year 1

Year 3: Semester 5 (academic)
Subjects: Introduction to Cost Control, Marketing, Human Resources, Taxation, Expert Excel, Multicultural Management, Hospitality Sales, Wine, Beer and Spirits, Geopolitics, Tourism and Travel, Sales & Negotiation, Foreign Language I: French, Foreign Language II, Managerial Experience, Business Game, Professional Communication, Community Management, Expertise Week

Year 3 : Semester 6 (optional Internship)
An operational or administrative internship (5/6 months) in Europe or abroad

* Internship allowances are for guidance only. They are not binding and may vary between internships and depending on the host country.