Best UK Colleges to Study Hospitality Management

Studying Hotel Management in the UK gives international students the necessary background for a big range of high-level careers in a competitive market. It gives students the latest ununderstanding of the issues faced by the hospitality industry, and students get the opportunity to take once-a-year work placement with international hotel chains as a part of their course.

The UK is amongst the most favoured destinations to study hospitality management and related courses in the tourism industry. The UK has some of the best culinary training institutions like Le Cordon Bleu, London. Tourism courses are gaining popularity and they are designed to offer students practical knowledge about the everyday workings of hotels and resorts across the world. In India, a trainee at a five-star hotel starts with an annual salary of approximately Rs. 8 to 10 lakhs. The salary will increase as the student gains hands-on experience and completes the in-house training.

Why Study Hotel Management in the UK?

A large number of tourists visit the country every year as the same is one of the most popular tourist destinations. This helps the hospitality sector flourish as the hotel and restaurant business never ceases to operate. Students pursuing a course in Hotel Management in the UK can be a part of various opportunities which can help them gain knowledge regarding the hotel and food industry. Another good thing is that the UK being an English-speaking country offers you a golden opportunity to improve your English language skills, which is a pre-requisite for entering this field. 

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Here are the best institutes in the world offering courses in hospitality management according to QS World University Rankings 2023.

Hotel Management in UK: Eligibility Requirements

Every university or school in the UK might have different eligibility criteria for admitting overseas students to its Hotel Management and related courses. But we have listed some of the basic criteria which you'd be required to fulfil if you're seeking admission into this course in the UK.

The majority of the higher education institutes in the UK require students to be good academically and hold strong grades. The candidate should be holding a high school completion or equivalent certificate which they would have obtained from their home country. Also, please note that universities in the UK impart lessons in this course in English usually. So a candidate will have to provide evidence of their English Language Proficiency. Make sure you have scores of any of the English proficiency tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, etc.

There may be a few institutes which may ask an international candidate to appear for extra entrance tests or assessments. You can confirm the same with the institute where you're applying.

University of Surrey, School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

The University of Surrey's School of Hospitality & Tourism Management is one of the most sought-after universities for hotel management in the UK. Students who wish to study hospitality management in the UK can apply here for different postgraduate, undergraduate and research programs taught by expert faculties. The institute ranks 1st in the UK and 2nd globally for hospitality and tourism management in the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects in 2022. Also, it stands 1st in the UK and 15th globally in the QS World University Rankings, 2023. 

Alumni of this institute have obtained brilliant positions in the industry such as that of Operations Manager (Virgin), Manager in Training (Four Seasons), Vita Futura Graduate Management Programme (Marriott International), and Graduate Management Trainee (Hilton Worldwide).

Bournemouth University

Recognised among the top 70 young universities globally (as per THE Young University Rankings 2022), over 19,000 students are enrolled at Bournemouth University. The Institute of Travel and Tourism has been named a centre of excellence for tourism and is World Tourism Organisation certified. Six months after graduation, 88% of the university students are employed or studying further and 90% at the postgraduate level in 2019. 

Oxford Brookes University, The Oxford School of Hospitality Management

Featured among the world's top universities in the QS World University Rankings, 2023, Oxford Brookes University has top industry experts and professionals teaching students. The latest (2019/20) employment report states that 90% of university graduates either had a job or were pursuing further studies 15 months after passing out. Also, 97% of the students studying a hospitality program stated that they would recommend the institution to others.

University of Derby

The University of Derby sits in the heart of England and is the only university in Derby and Derbyshire. Students can pursue numerous undergraduate programs, master's programs as well as foundation courses here. Its Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism owns accreditation as an International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education.

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University's School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management has been ranked among the best 50 institutions in the world in 2023 by QS World University Rankings by subject. The university stands 5th overall in the UK. The tourism institute has been rated five stars in parameters such as employability, teaching, online learning, inclusiveness, etc.

Manchester Metropolitan University

The hospitality management program at Manchester Metropolitan University is an industry-centric course which will help students gain the latest practical and theoretical knowledge required for a successful future in this domain. The teaching faculty has great experience in the tourism and hospitality industry and will help you polish and build your professional skills.

University of Exeter

A world-class university with a Gold award from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the University of Exeter is a Russell Group member and among the top 150 institutions in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023. More than 25,000 students from 130 nations are studying here at present. Subjects offered at the university, at the graduate and undergraduate levels, such as Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, Business, Accounting, Finance, etc are top-ranked. Students graduating from here obtain great pay packages after passing out.

Ulster University

Northern Ireland's civic university, Ulster University has made a mark as a great institution of research and teaching. More than 2,000 students from over 80 nations and alumni from 121 nations are a part of the university. The university offers Bachelor's and Master's programs, which are fully accredited. As per the latest data available (2018), more than 92% of the graduates obtained a job or continued their studies within six months of passing out. Students are also offered amazing bursaries and scholarships here.

University of Leeds

A Russell Group institution set up in 1904, the University of Leeds is a world top 100 university as per the QS. It has earned its reputation for imparting quality education and is among the largest higher education institution in the UK. Various full-time graduate and undergraduate courses are offered to students here. Also, one may opt for short online courses or MOOCs which are mostly free of cost and does not require you to meet an entry requirement. Leeds has a total of 281,000 alumni in more than 190 nations and over 13,000 students from 137 distinct countries.

Edinburgh Napier University

Ranking as the top university in Edinburgh in terms of overall student satisfaction from 2020-2022, the Edinburg Napier University is the only Scottish university which was shortlisted for the Times Higher Education's University of the Year Award in 2022. It has three campuses in Edinburg and has more than 19,500 students from 140 nations enrolled on various courses. It is the 1st modern university in Scotland as per THE World University Rankings, 2023. It is also the top-ranking university in Edinburg for student satisfaction for the 3rd time in a row.

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