Study location	Hungary, Veszprém
Type	Bachelor, partial/exchange studies
Nominal duration	1 or 2 semesters
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Economist in Tourism and Catering)
Course code	Economic Science

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English B2 level English language certificate (TOEFL/IELTS/ESOL/BEC/ECL/PTE/FCE/CAE/TELC/TOEIC/Euroexam) or Attestation of Language Proficiency in the case of former studies in English.

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	gtk.uni-pannon.hu/..n-tourism-and-catering

Overview

The aim of the programme is to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in tourism, and to ensure students opportunities for in-depth analyses of tourism in economic, social, technological and environmental contexts. A wide range of real-life experiences incorporated in the programme enable students to get prepared for the challenges they will face while working in the field of tourism.

Program description:
The programme is for you…
- if you are open to the world and are interested in other cultures,
- are interested in travel both personally and professionally,
- want to show the treasures of Hungary to your fellows and international guests,
- would like to get an insight into several academic disciplines such as business and economics, – – marketing, geography, and would like to learn how to examine issues in their complexity related to tourism,
- can see complex issues, enjoy organising and have got good ideas as well.

Entry requirements:
Secondary school completion certificate, B2 level English language certificate (TOEFL/IELTS/ESOL/BEC/ECL/PTE/FCE/CAE/TELC/TOEIC/Euroexam) or Attestation of Language Proficiency in the case of former studies in English.

Entrance exam:
Yes

Type of entrance exam:
oral

Entrance exam location:
Online

Entrance exam description:
After submitting all the necessary application documents online, the applicant takes a professional entrance examination (interview) via MS Teams organised by the Admission Committee of the Faculty of Business and Economics. The interview assesses the background knowledge, language skills and motivation of the applicants. The results are measured on a scale of 1-100 and the applicant have to score at least 56 points to get admitted.

Preparatory year available:
No

Contact:
Ms Tünde Vajda
program administrator
vajda.tunde@gtk.uni-pannon.hu

Programme structure

The programme structure is available here: www.gtk.uni-pannon.hu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/BSc_TC_2024.jpeg

Career opportunities

Where graduates may find a job:
- hotels, head offices of hotel chains and other accommodation,
- catering establishments,
- tour operators and travel agencies,
- national tourism management organisations and the related ministries and bodies,
- local authorities and other tourism related regional or local bodies,
- national parks and other nature conservation directories,
- conference and event organising businesses and institutions,
- research institutes, consultancy companies, auditing companies,
- transport companies,
- non-tourism specific medium- and large-sized enterprises.

The knowledge and skills acquired will enable you to start up and operate your own business.