Bachelor in Business Administration & Hospitality
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The diploma
The mission of the Institut Français d'Hôtellerie (IFH) is to train the next generation of hospitality leaders who are resolutely forward-looking and international.
Becoming a leader
To train managers who combine knowledge of the field with an entrepreneurial spirit, the Bachelor in Business and Hospitality (BBA) is based on three pedagogical pillars:
- Business training focused on action: independent and group entrepreneurial projects (e.g. food truck, pop-up restaurant), consulting assignments for partner companies, Business Games, and real-life case studies
- Practical learning of hospitality skills: intensive training at the Château, workshops in our teaching kitchens, service training at partner hotels, and the importance of work-study programs
- Constant attention to the key "Savoirs-Êtres" of the luxury world: posture and language, rules of etiquette, general culture, high-end codes, etc.
Experience exceptional moments
The IFH's courses focus on the challenges facing the luxury and hospitality industries in the future.
- Innovation: AI, new business models, social networks
- CSR: sustainable development, short supply chains, health, and wellness
- International : world languages and cultures, geopolitics, and international finance
Build your professional network
The school is not only a place to learn, but also a place to meet friends and professionals. The IFH gives its students access to a vast network of professionals (Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, General Managers of Parisian Palaces, multinational executives...). They also benefit from tailor-made support to find the best work-study placements, with over 100 partner offers.
Discovering the world
The hospitality sector offers fantastic international career opportunities in a context of French Savoirs-Faires recognized the world over.L'Institut Français de l'Hôtellerie is resolutely turned towards the world, and must enable its students to discover it. The IFH's work-study programs are designed to enable students to work abroad for periods of up to 6 months.
Learn to create
The IFH supports its students in their professional ambitions, as employees of major groups, but also as entrepreneurs.Dedicated course modules, collective creative projects, an incubator and mentor identification enable this.From the second year onwards, students are confronted with entrepreneurship and are invited to lead from A to Z a hospitality or F&B project of their choice (Food Truck, Restaurant éphémère, pop-up store, DNVB), with the aim of independently operating a profitable business.
Admission requirements
- 1 short essay
- 1 academic reference
- Administrative documents i.e., degree certificates, transcript,
- CV, passport
Professional title "Tourism Establishment Manager," Level 6 (equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree), registered with the RNCP under number RNCP35527 by decision of France Compétences on April 8, 2021, and issued by the Ministry of Labour.
How to apply to the Institut Français de l'Hôtellerie?
All you need to do is submit your CV and required documents via the Application Portal.
Do I need previous experience in hospitality or luxury to apply?
This is not a disadvantage. All applications are studied in depth by the admissions team on the basis of multiple factors (grades, assessments, extracurricular activities…)
Are there any high school specializations that are preferred for admission to IFH?
The IFH Bachelor’s programs are open to all high school students, regardless of their track (general, technological, or vocational) and regardless of the specializations or options chosen in Première or Terminale.
Does IFH offer work-study opportunities to its students?
Yes, IFH has a vast network of partners in France and abroad, which it makes available to its students. IFH also offers exclusive work-study and internship opportunities reserved for its students.
Does IFH offer support in finding an internship?
Of course! The IFH pays particular attention to its students' career opportunities. They benefit from personalized support in three stages: orientation, coaching and contacts with partner companies.
How does admission to the Institut Français d'Hôtellerie work?
Selection takes place in two phases:
i. Eligibility phase: review of application file (report cards and CVs)
ii. Admission phase (for candidates declared eligible): written test (writing and logical skills) and oral test (motivation, quality of professional project, ease of speaking).
What is prioritized in the evaluation of the file to integrate the IFH?
The admissions team focuses on two areas of evaluation: the quality of the applicant’s career plan and the applicant’s motivation.
When are eligibility (and, where applicable, admission) results published?
The IFH process is on a "rolling" basis: once the application has been submitted, it will be examined by the admissions team within 3 weeks. In the event of eligibility, slots for the admission tests are offered. After these, the applicant receives an admission decision within 2 to 3 weeks.
What are the career opportunities at IFH?
IFH courses provide access to all hospitality professions (hotel manager, restaurant chef, etc.), as well as to luxury goods professions (events, marketing or sales manager for major fashion/wine/spirits houses) and to business professions in the broadest sense (financial analyst, entrepreneur, etc.).
How much does it cost to attend IFH?
Tuition & Fees : September 2026 & February 2027
BBA
- International : €20,000 (per year)
- UE Student : €18,000 (per year)
MSc
- Regular track: € 12,950 (per year)
- Short track: € 16,750 (full program)
Does the IFH offer scholarships?
Yes, the IFH offers two types of scholarship (which can be combined):
i. Early birds scholarship for the first applicants to the school
ii. Merit-based scholarship
Are your training programs accessible to people with disabilities?
Our premises are accessible to people with disabilities.
If you are recognized as having a disability, or if you would like to inform us of a physical or mental difficulty, we invite you to contact the campus disability advisor to discuss the feasibility of your training project. Contact details for the disability advisor:
Alon FITOUSSI
alon.fitoussi@ifh-paris.com
What are the language requirements?
All programs are taught in English, so no prior French knowledge is required. However, IFH has developed partnerships with leading language schools to offer French courses, helping international students adapt both culturally and professionally.
Is accommodation available for international students?
Yes. IFH has developed partnerships with two student residences in Paris and assists you in finding housing options suited to your needs and budget.
How does IFH help international students integrate?
IFH offers a dedicated international student integration service, with support on daily life in France (banking, healthcare, transport), welcome days, and mentorship programs to connect you with peers and mentors.
Performance indicators: Satisfaction rate: 100%. Number of trainees: 1. These indicators are updated annually.
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