Tourism is one of the most dynamic, global and demanding sectors in the world. Studying in this field stands for learning how to organize and manage trips and journeys, the principles of hotel and other accommodation service management, the principles of catering, tourism logistics, and the very essence of business, as well as its cornerstones. Tourism today is unimaginable without technology, thus, students learn how to use technology in business management and service delivery. All of this ensures that those who study hospitality management at Turība University, receive a degree that’s valued anywhere in Europe.
The study program “Tourism and Hospitality Management” offers the knowledge necessary in the field of tourism and hospitality, as well as provides the opportunity to practically develop skills in both - teamwork and in a multicultural environment, which is becoming a necessity in today's globalization. During their studies, students learn to understand different cultures and ways of thinking, as well as develop critical thinking and the ability to express their opinions in a structured manner. These are the values that graduates can put into practice in their professional lives. Graduates of the study program receive not only a diploma of higher education, but also a certificate of participation in additional activities.
During their studies, students get to know the “backstage” work of many hospitality and tourism companies both in Latvia and abroad. One of the most valuable benefits is a study visit to the world's leading tourism exhibition ITB Berlin. Thanks to that the students have an opportunity to get acquainted with the latest hospitality management trends both in Europe and worldwide.
Bachelor's study program Tourism and Hospitality Management for the fourth time has been awarded with the prestigious UNWTO – United Nations World Tourism Organization TedQual accreditation to the maximal term – four years, until 2022.
-A copy of the secondary education certificate(s)* with a transcript in the original language and an official translation to English or Russian;
-English language certificate
-Curriculum Vitae
English Language Requirements:
-IELTS: (5.5 score)
-TOEFL IBT: (72 points)
-TOEFL PBT: (513 points)
-TOEIC: (605 points)
-FCE (First Certificate in English): (160 points)
-CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): (160 points)
-CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): (160 points)
-Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage): (160 points)
-Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A): (59 points)
-Cambridge English Linguaskill: (160 points)
-IF YOUR PREVIOUS EDUCATION IS OBTAINED IN ENGLISH, WHICH IS MENTIONED IN THE CERTIFICATE OR IN AN OFFICAL DOCUMENT ISSUED BY THE EDUCATION INSTITUTION, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS TURĪBA UNIVERSITY ON-LINE ENGLISH TEST.
-IF YOUR PREVIOUS EDUCATION IS NOT OBTAINED IN ENGLISH, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS TURĪBA UNIVERSITY FULL ENGLISH TEST (ON-LINE TEST AND LISTENING/SPEAKING PART).