Study location	Latvia, Valmiera
Type	Bachelor, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	B.s (Manager of Tourism Services)
Accreditation	08/06/2029

Tuition fee	€2,362 per year
Application fee	€150 one-time

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) An additional condition for foreign applicants: the average grade in the Diploma Supplement should be at least 60% of the maximum possible. 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. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. • motivation (online interview)

Overview

Exchange opportunities: Available through Erasmus+ and Nordplus.

Become a tourism expert, make dreams come true, create innovative ideas, events and businesses!
The aim of the programme is to prepare highly qualified and competitive managers of tourism and hospitality organisations to work in the industry in Latvia and abroad, with a special focus on personal development of the student, as well as on strengthening physical stamina and career development based on modern and professional education in the creative field of leisure, travel and event management.

Programme structure

TRAVELING DURING STUDIES
The majority of students study at least one semester at cooperation universities in one of 97 universities in 41 countries or go on summer internships and study tours abroad.
CUSTOMIZED STUDY CONTENT
Every year it is improved according to the development of the industry. The training uses the latest methods and technologies that meet the requirements of the digital age. Several courses in the study program are taught by foreign guest lecturers.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
The only tourism study program where it is possible to study Chinese throughout the study period. It is also possible to learn Russian, German and French.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Students work in real projects. Researches tourism resources and infrastructure, develops enterprise and territory development plans, organizes various events, creates information about tourism products in the virtual environment, participates in management simulation games.
CLOSE COOPERATION WITH THE INDUSTRY
In many study courses, according to the specialization of the topic, the leading professionals of the industry are involved as guest lecturers.
DEVELOPING YOUR INTERESTS
The opportunity to specialize in areas of interest – representation of the tourist destination on Instagram, gastronomic tourism opportunities, the impact of various events and art centers on the tourism and hospitality industry, research into the car tourism segment, etc.
REQUEST
Every year, the number of people traveling is increasing, and the number of people employed in tourism-related industries is increasing along with the number of tourists.
DIVERSITY OF PRACTICES
Hiking in nature with elements of active tourism (bicycle, boat, foot), integrated field practice, study tours in Latvia and abroad.

Career opportunities

DIVERSITY OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities to work in the urban environment or in the open air, in state institutions, private companies or to become your own employer. It can be a quiet job in the office or an active activity. Work, like travel, can depend on one’s own tastes, talents and interests.