Study Abroad

Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School is the #1 hospitality institution in France in 2026, as per QS World. Listed below are the top 5 hospitality and leisure management schools in France in 2026:

Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School ranks #11 globally in the "Hospitality & Leisure Management" category of QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2026.

It is the #1 ranked school in France for the same category. The institute also recieves 5 stars for excellence in teaching, facilities, and employability.

The Vatel Marco Polo program allows hospitality students to spend an academic year (usually the 2nd or 3rd year) of their degree programme in any of the 50+ Vatel campuses across 4 continents, provided they receive a valid student visa for that country. This allows students to:

• Explore a new country and its culture
• Learn an additional foreign language
• Gain international work experience

As all Vatel schools share the same educational framework, credit transfer is very easy and simple.

No. Vatel Paris only delivers its degree programs in French. However, students can pursue English-taught degrees at the Vatel Bordeaux and Vatel Nimes campus, in France.

Degree programs in English are also available at Vatel Brussels in Belgium and Vatel Martigny in Switzerland.

Yes. Indian students interested in vocational/apprenticeship programs at Vatel France, need a valid formal work permit. Students usually need to obtain the Provisional Work Authorization (APT) to pursue an apprenticeship programme in France.

The institute offers apprenticeships in Culinary & Pastry Arts, CAP Pastry, and Restaurant service.

Getting a seat at Vatel France is somewhat competitive for Indian students. The institute accepts student applications from across the globe and has an acceptance rate somewhere between 75% and 85%.

Students with a strong academic profile, prior work experience in the hospitality/tourism industry, and leadership potential have very good chances of getting a seat here.

Contact our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors to know more about your admission chances at Vatel.

Yes, Vatel France is a good option for Indian students seeking a good degree or apprenticeship in luxury hospitality or tourism management sector. Programs can be pursued for less than INR 15 Lakhs/year. The programs come with internship and training opportunities at global brands like Hyatt, Marriott, Taj Hotels, and Hilton.

Yes, Vatel France has a strict, mandatory dress code. The dress code is sober and elegant in line with different jobs in the hospitality and restaurant services.

Men's attire includes a jacket, slacks, and a shirt. Women's attire includes a classic blazer, scarve, slacks/skirt, and a white shirt.

For a family of 4 - avg. living expenses in Ireland range from EUR 5,500 to 6,500 per month. These are just the averaged costs and the exact costs will depend on your lifestyle, your requirements and the city in which you live - as it is a well-known fact that the costs also depend and vary as per cities. So a gross annual salary of EUR 75,000 to EUR 90,000 is required for a family to live comfortably in Ireland.