Vatel does not train waiters or receptionists: it trains hotel managers. The Bachelor in International Hotel Management is a hospitality management degree that combines hotel management with 16 months of paid internships in 5-star hotels.
You study 100% in English or 100% in Spanish, on the Madrid or the Málaga campus. After three years you earn the Vatel degree certified by the French State · 180 ECTS: the same qualification on both campuses and in both languages, the one Vatel uses to train hotel executives in more than 55 campuses worldwide.
It’s for you if…
01You’re finishing secondary school
No entrance exam and no minimum grade: admission is based on a personal interview and a logic test.
02You want to learn inside a hotel
16 months of paid internships in 5-star hotels.
03You see yourself leading anywhere
The Vatel network spans more than 55 campuses and 50,000 alumni across the hotel industry.
No.1in France1st school in France · QS Rankings 2026
97%employedwithin 6 months of graduating
50,000alumniin the hotel industry worldwide
45yearsof experience training hotel executives
55+campusesin the Vatel network worldwide
3campusesin Spain: Madrid, Málaga and Palma
International industry awards for the Vatel network
Why Vatel
Four reasons to take the Bachelor at Vatel Spain.
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Internships in 5-star hotels
16 months of paid internships in 5-star hotels.
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A network of 50,000 alumni
You never job-hunt alone: the Vatel network is inside the world’s best hotel groups and works for you from your first year.
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A name known worldwide
Vatel has more than 55 campuses worldwide and direct agreements with the major chains: in Dubai or Bangkok, they know where you trained.
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97% employed within 6 months
Not a marketing number: it’s the result of real training, an active employer network and internships in 5-star hotels.
You don’t come to study. You come to lead the industry.
Two campuses
One degree, in Madrid or in Málaga.
Campus
Madrid
Spain’s capital: home to the world’s leading hotel brands, Michelin-starred restaurants and a vibrant international community. We train the managers these hotels hire.
The jewel of the Costa del Sol: Europe’s sunniest city, with a booming luxury hotel scene and a Mediterranean lifestyle. You study at the heart of Spanish luxury tourism.
The Bachelor lasts three years, and each year you move up a level: from operations to management. It also includes 16 months of paid internships in 5-star hotels.
Uniform from day one: at Vatel you study the way you work in a hotel.
1Year 1
The foundation: the hotel from the inside
Subjects
Management, marketing, business economics, food culture, oenology and the Opera hotel software.
2Year 2
The full operation
Subjects
Hotel law, tourism economics, restaurant and dining-room service, wines of the world, food.
3Year 3
The step up to management
Subjects
Revenue Management, protocol and events, e-commerce, negotiation techniques, Business Intelligence & Data Analytics.
A degree that ends where your career begins: 97% of students start a job within 6 months of graduating, as Assistant Front Office Manager, Revenue Manager, Restaurant Manager, Guest Relations or Sales Executive, among others.
Faculty
Taught by those who lead.
Serving executives from Meliá, Marriott, Hyatt and Minor Hotels teach at Vatel Spain. With name, role and LinkedIn.
Today
Director of Palacio de los Duques and Hotel Fénix
Fran Mora
Today
Vice President of Meliá Hotels International
Alejandro Jiménez-Alfaro Morote
Today
Leads sales at the largest convention hotel in Madrid
Ana Montejano Pastor
Career
Former Executive Director of UN Tourism, the United Nations tourism agency
Carlos Vogeler
Today
Runs operations at Thompson Madrid, by Hyatt
Babacar Diouf
Today
Leads meetings and events for Minor Hotels worldwide
Sebastián Seguí
Career
Former head of sales at InterContinental Madrid and Abadía Retuerta
Ángeles Lara Oria
Today
Head of Human Resources at Hotel Montera Madrid, by Hilton
Ana Garrucho Fernández
Today
Business data expert at Meliá Hotels International
The programme, the subjects and the internships of the Bachelor, year by year. And if you have any questions, we answer them on WhatsApp.
Fee information
An admissions advisor will explain the fee.
It depends on the campus and the track you choose. Message us and we will tell you on WhatsApp, with the payment options, within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us.
How much does the Bachelor cost?
The fee depends on the campus and the track you choose, and it can be paid in monthly instalments. An admissions advisor will explain it on WhatsApp in a moment, with no commitment.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. You can pay in monthly instalments from October to March by direct debit in Spain, and international students pay in three instalments. Paying before 15 September gives you a small discount.
What careers does the Bachelor lead to?
97% of our graduates work in the industry within 6 months. The most common roles: hotel director, revenue manager, F&B manager, operations director and rooms division manager, at chains such as Marriott, Hilton, Meliá, Four Seasons and Rosewood.
Do I need an entrance exam?
No. Admission is based on a personal interview and a completed secondary-school diploma: no minimum grade and no entrance exam. We select on profile and motivation, not on grades.
When does the next intake start?
The Bachelor starts in September 2027. Places are limited: admissions close when each campus is full. If you're interested, request information now to secure your interview.
Is it a hotel management or a hospitality management degree?
Both. The Bachelor in International Hotel Management is a hotel and hospitality management degree: you learn the hotel from the inside and train to run it, with 180 ECTS and 16 months of paid internships in 5-star hotels.
Where can I study hotel management in Spain?
At Vatel Spain you can take the Bachelor on two campuses: Madrid and Málaga. Unlike a vocational hospitality course, it's a 180 ECTS degree with 16 months of paid internships in 5-star hotels. Both campuses award the same qualification, in English or in Spanish.
What's the difference between a hotel school and a tourism school?
A tourism school usually trains people in destination management, agencies and travel. As a hotel school, Vatel specialises in running the hotel business: revenue, F&B, operations and general management. Our graduates don't manage trips: they run hotels.
What language is it taught in?
You can take the Bachelor 100% in English or 100% in Spanish: your choice. Both campuses, Madrid and Málaga, offer the same qualification in both options. Working in English is part of everyday life in international hotel management.
Are the internships paid?
Yes. The Bachelor includes 16 months of paid internships in 5-star hotels.
How long is the Bachelor and how many credits?
Three years and 180 ECTS, with 16 months of paid internships in 5-star hotels. The next intake starts in September 2027 and places on each campus are limited.
What is the admissions process like?
Admission does not depend on an entrance exam or a minimum grade. It combines a personal interview and a logic test, with no preparation needed: we select on profile and motivation. If your application is successful, you confirm your place with a reservation; places on each campus are limited.
What qualification do I earn?
After 3 years you earn the Vatel degree certified by the French State · 180 ECTS, the qualification Vatel uses to train hotel executives in more than 55 campuses worldwide. It's the same qualification in Madrid and Málaga, whether you study in English or in Spanish.
Admissions · September 2027
Your career in hotel management starts in Madrid or Málaga.
Limited places and admission by personal interview. We reply within 24 hours, in English or Spanish.
Admissions open · September 2027
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