MBA PROGRAM

Vatel provides comprehensive support to its students in their search for internships, both in France and internationally.

Internship and Corporate Relations Center: Vatel centralizes internship offers from its partner companies and then assigns them to students based on their academic level and the language required for the placement. This ensures that the assignments match the students' profiles and secures the placement process.

The Vatel Network: With 50 campuses worldwide and a network of 50,000 alumni, Vatel has a very active network for finding internships or jobs.

Individual Support: You'll receive personalized advice on your CV, cover letters, and interview preparation. An academic advisor also monitors your progress during your internship.

International Partnerships: Agreements with major hotel groups facilitate placements abroad.

Année 1 

Semester 1 (Academic)
Operational Auditing, Financial Analysis, Taxation, Economic Law, Hotel Corporate Strategy, Human Resources, Marketing Strategy, Tourism and Hospitality Economy, CSR Strategy, Hospitality, Tourism and AI, Computer Sciences, Foreign Language

Semestre 2 Optional Management Training*

During a 5 to 6-month management training period, trainees receive a guidance-only stipend. For those training in Europe, the stipend is €500 net per month, including full board. In Switzerland, the stipend is CHF 2,350 gross per month.

Année 2 

Semester 3 (Academic)
Operational Management, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Management of Hotel Spaces and Infrastructure, General Strategic Planning / Intra-Entrepreneurship, Foreign Language, Vatel International Business Game, Final Thesis.

Semester 4 Management Training*

During a 5 to 6-month management training period, trainees receive a guidance-only stipend. For those training in Europe, the stipend is €500 net per month, including full board. In Switzerland, the stipend is CHF 2,308 gross per month.

* The internship conditions provided are for guidance only. They are not contractual and may vary from one internship to another, depending on the host country.

he tuition cost for Vatel's International MBA in Hotel Management varies 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:

Your academic level (high school + three years, such as a Bachelor's degree or equivalent) and your professional experience in the hospitality industry will determine whether you can be admitted directly into the MBA Year 1 or if you need to complete the MBA Foundation year.

Vatel MBA Application Process: Full-Time or Apprenticeship Programs
Online Application: Complete your application on the school's website after you've chosen your campus during an Open House event.
Eligibility and Invitation: If your application is accepted, you'll be invited to take the entrance exam.
Payment and Official Invitation: Pay the exam fees to receive your official invitation.
Exams: Take the exams (in-person or remotely) to evaluate your skills and motivation.
Results and Admission: Receive your results by email a few days after the exam and confirm your enrollment.
Final Confirmation: Your admission becomes official after a final meeting to validate all administrative and financial details.

We are committed to keeping you informed at every step for a clear and stress-free recruitment experience.

The entrance exam is made up of two parts:

1. Written Exam
Candidates must complete several tests, including:
Language tests (French and English for the French-language program, and English only for the English-language program)
A questionnaire on general hotel industry knowledge
A questionnaire on Management, Finance, and Marketing
Two personality tests

2. Oral Exam
This is a motivational interview that lasts approximately 15 minutes.
Depending on the campus, the exams are held either in person or remotely. Feel free to contact the admissions officer at the relevant campus for more information. The total duration of the MBA entrance exam is 3 hours.

The MBA is taught in French or English.

In French: All campuses in France offer the curriculum taught 100% in French, with language courses (mandatory English + an optional second language).

In English: The campuses in Bordeaux and Nîmes (France), Brussels (Belgium), and Martigny (Switzerland) offer a program taught entirely in English.

A Vatel Bachelor's degree includes two professional internships:

Year 1: A 4-month optional internship to apply your skills in restaurant, reception, or housekeeping services.

Year 2: A 6-month mandatory internship to take on more responsibility, in France or abroad.

Internships in Europe are paid around €500 net per month, often with accommodation and meals included. Compensation is generally higher abroad.

The Vatel International MBA is globally recognized and gives you a significant advantage in the job market.
Reputation: Ranked first in France by the QS World University Rankings 2025, Vatel was also voted the best hotel management school by industry professionals.
Certifications: The degree awards you an RNCP Level 7 title, recognized by the French government.
Opportunities: This recognition provides direct access to leadership positions.

After you successfully complete the Vatel MBA, you will be able to work as a manager in hotels, restaurants, and tourism, both in France and other countries. The MBA gets you ready for jobs as a director or strategic manager. You can look for different jobs, such as:
Hotel Management: Work as a hotel director or operations manager.
Operational Management: Focus on either sales and marketing or revenue management.
Customer Experience: Be a restaurant director or a manager of customer satisfaction.
Strategic Positions: You can start a career in consulting, international project management, or entrepreneurship by opening your own business.
This degree is very valuable to high-end businesses and international chains, which means you can work anywhere in the world.

Graduates of the Vatel International MBA program can quickly get jobs in the hospitality, tourism, and hotel industries that require a lot of responsibility.
Operational Management: Jobs like Deputy Director or Head of Department.
Senior Management: This includes jobs like General Manager or executive leadership in hotel groups.
Specialized Careers: Areas such as marketing, revenue management, consulting, and sustainable development.
Entrepreneurship and International Mobility: The Vatel network gives you the freedom to start or buy businesses and new ideas, as well as the ability to move around the world.
The MBA opens the door to strategic and international jobs, and it speeds up the process of getting to senior management positions.

Student life at Vatel is lively and helpful. It includes academics, professional training, and a strong sense of community.

The student association (BDE) is very important because it puts on a lot of events, like orientation weekends, parties, and sports tournaments, to help people meet and make friends. Vatel also wants its students to help sick kids or old people in their community. This shows the school's values of being kind and open-minded.

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.

Apprenticeship Program 
This is open only to persons who have the authorization to work in France.
Apprentice Status: Apprenticeship students benefit from an employment contract and receive a monthly salary.
Hiring Incentives: Companies can receive financial aid and social contribution exemptions for hiring apprentices.
Support: Vatel helps in the search for apprenticeship contracts and offers the necessary documents to simplify the process.

Yes, the Vatel MBA program is globally recognized and Vatel School is ranked first in France by the QS World University Rankings 2025. 

It awards "Directeur d'Hôtellerie Internationale" an RNCP-certification, which makes it easier for you to find a job or continue your studies abroad. Thanks to its network of 50,000 graduates, Vatel offers you numerous career opportunities with major hotel groups.

Yes, all Vatel campuses in France offer the MBA as a apprenticeship program. It is open only to persons who have the authorization to work in France.

Status: You become an apprentice employee, alternating between periods of study at Vatel and work within a company.

Costs: Your tuition fees are fully covered by the host company.

Compensation: You are paid according to the legal scale in effect, based on your age and contract.

Support: Vatel helps you find a company through its network of partners and its 50,000 alumni, and assists you with writing your CV and preparing for interviews.