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 assessment.
Invitation: Pay the fees and receive your official invitation.
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, the student’s status (European Union or non-European Union), and the services included.

Here are the tuition fees for different Vatel campuses:

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 helps you find your internships for the 1^st and 2^nd years, whether they're in France or abroad.

To help you find your 1st and 2nd-year internships, Vatel leverages the following:
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 50 campuses and 50,000 graduates worldwide.
Its Partnerships: Agreements with major hotel groups make it easier to secure international internships.

During your second or third year of the Bachelor's program, you can study abroad for one or two years through the Vatel Marco Polo program. The goal is to fully experience a different culture, get better at speaking the language, and learn about international standards for hospitality.

The program lasts for a full academic year and includes a semester of classes in the language of the host campus and a semester-long internship on the campus. There are more than 50 Vatel campuses around the world to choose from. This is a great chance to add both academic and professional international experience to your resume.

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.

By alternating weeks of classes with practical weeks, Vatel trains you for the realities of the field from your very first year.
Structure: You'll hold various positions (in the kitchen, lodging, events, etc.) and work the same hours as professionals.
Supervision: You are supervised by faculty members and permanent professionals (chefs, head waiters, etc.).
Evaluation: Your evaluation is based on both your technical skills and your professional attitude.
Progression: Your responsibilities increase each year, from an introduction in the 1st year to team supervision in the 3rd year.

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

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.

The Vatel Bachelor's degree ensures rapid career progression thanks to its balance of theory, practice, and a strong international network. Rapid Career Progression

Early Career (0-2 years): You'll start in operational roles as an assistant manager or head waiter.
Mid-level Roles (2-5 years): You'll transition into management roles like head of reception or F&B manager.
Senior Roles (5-10 years): You can access director-level positions, such as hotel director or director of operations.
Managerial Roles (10+ years): You can become a general manager or start your own business.

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.

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

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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/+4) 
Registration: The National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP) guarantees the official validity of the degree in France and its recognition by employers. 

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 QS World University Rankings 2025. Strong Network: With 50 campuses and 50,000 graduates worldwide, you'll have numerous career opportunities.

Year 1 : Semester 1 (academic)
Subjects : Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Computer Science, Business Economics, Professional 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

Year 1: Semester 2 (Internship)
Vatel offers a 5 to 6-month operational internship with compensation that varies by location. For internships within Europe, the payment is €500 net per month, along with full board. Internships in Switzerland offer a gross monthly stipend of around CHF 2,350.

Year 2: Semester 3 (academic)
Subjects : Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Computer Science, Legal Culture, Tourism Economics, Business Environment, Current Events in the Hospitality Industry, Oral Communication, Nutrition, Worldwide Wine Vintages, Foreign Language I: French, Foreign Language II, Professional practice at campus training facilities, and an Introduction to sustainable development & corporate social responsibility. Option to participate in the Marco Polo program, which allows you to study at another Vatel campus abroad.

Year 2 : Semester 4 (Internship)
Stage opérationnel en France ou à l’étranger (~6 mois), avec conditions similaires à l’année 1

Year 3: Semester 5 (academic)
Subjects: Introduction to Cost Control, Marketing, Human Resources, Taxation, Computer Science, Career Plan, Multicultural Management, Hospitality Sales, Wine, Beer and Spirits, Geopolitics, Tourism and Traveling, Negotiating, Foreign Language I: French, Foreign Language II, and Managerial Experience. The Marco Polo program can also be applied to this year under the same conditions as in year 2.

Year 3 : Semester 6 (optional Internship)
An operational or administrative internship (approximately 4 months) in Europe or internatio