Thank you for your interest in the Master in Gastronomy, Hospitality & Luxury Management!
This program is a double degree offered in partnership with Grenoble School of Management (GEM). As a result, applications must be submitted through the GEM application portal.
Description
Duration
Languages
Campus
Prerequisites
Hold a Level 6 qualification or diploma (equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, typically a 3 or 4-year post-secondary program).
Educational objectives of the training
Outlets
The training
Training tomorrow's hotel leaders
At the Institut Français d'Hôtelage (IFH), we are committed to shaping the next generation of leaders in the hotel sector—visionary professionals who are globally minded and driven by a pursuit of excellence.
Become a leader in hotel management
The Master in Business & Hospitality (MBH) is built on three educational pillars designed to develop agile, innovative, and responsible managers:
Action-oriented management training
Entrepreneurial projects (e.g., food trucks, pop-up restaurants), consulting missions for partner companies, business games, and real-world case studies.
Practical expertise in the hotel industry
Intensive training sessions on our Château campus, culinary workshops, professional experiences with our partner hotels, and a strong emphasis on work-study programs (in-company and ongoing training).
Mastering luxury soft skills
Professional presence and communication, etiquette and codes of refinement, general knowledge, and emotional intelligence tailored to the world of high-end hotels.
Experience-based training
The MBH program addresses the major issues shaping the future of luxury and hospitality:
- Innovation: Artificial intelligence, new business models, digital ecosystems and social media
- Sustainability: Responsible sourcing, circular economy, well-being and healthy lifestyles
- Global outlook: Intercultural management, international finance, languages and geopolitics
Expand your professional network
More than just a school, The IFH is a gateway to a powerful industry network.
Students benefit from a vast network of exceptional professionals: Best Craftsmen of France, managing directors of Parisian luxury hotels and managers of major international brands.
Our team also offers personalized support to secure high-quality internships and work-study contracts, with more than 100 exclusive partner offers.
Explore the world
French hospitality expertise is recognized around the world — and our students are encouraged to experience it firsthand.
The MBH program includes opportunities to international mobility up to 6 months abroad, integrated into the work-study model, to allow students to thrive in international luxury environments.
Learn to create
The entrepreneurial spirit is at the heart of IFH.
From the second year, students design and manage a hotel or F&B project (food & beverage) of their choice on a large scale: food truck, pop-up restaurant, DNVB (digital native vertical brand), or concept store.
They are supported by dedicated courses, mentoring, and access to our incubator—with the goal of creating an autonomous and profitable business.
Admission requirements
Regular Track:
- Bachelor's degree in any subject with a strong academic record.
- Proof of English proficiency: > TOEFL IBT: 90 (minimum of 21 in all bands). TOEFL Institution code: 8973 > IELTS Academic/IELTS Indicator: 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in all bands) > Cambridge English (Proficiency/ Advanced/Business Higher) level C1: Grade A, B or C > Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Online/Offline: 63 (minimum of 59 in all bands) > Duolingo English Test: 110 (minimum of 90 in all bands) > An English waiver may be granted if your Bachelor's degree was taught entirely in English.
- 2 academic and/or professional references
- Administrative documents (degree certificates, resumes, passports) • 3 short essays
Short track:
The criteria above + at least ONE of the following:
- 240 ECTS
- 4-year Bachelor's degree
- 3-year Bachelor's degree + 1 year of Master's degree AND minor (60 ECTS) in Business Studies
Tuition fees are €14,000 per year, with scholarships of up to €2,000 per year available upon request.
MSc Gastronomy & Hospitality Luxury Management = RNCP 37252 (“Master's degree. Qualification aimed at Bac +5 conferring the Degree of Master: “Higher education diploma in strategic management of international activities”. RNCP (37252)
How to apply to the French Hotel Institute?
All you have to do is send a CV and the transcripts of Première, Terminale and Bac de Français via the Application portal.
Is it a disadvantage to have no experience in hotel/restaurant/luxury?
It is not a disadvantage. All applications are studied in depth by the admission team on the basis of multiple factors (grades, evaluations, extra-curricular activities and the motivations presented during the admission interview).
Are there specializations to focus on in high school to join IFH?
IFH Bachelor programs are open to all high school students, regardless of the field (general, technological, professional), and regardless of the specialisations/options chosen in Premier/Terminale.
Does IFH offer work-study programs to its students?
Yes, IFH has a vast network of partners in France and abroad that it makes available to its students. IFH also has exclusive work/internship offers, reserved for the school's students.
Does IFH offer support to find an apprenticeship or an internship?
Of course! IFH pays particular attention to the professional opportunities of its students. They benefit from personalized support in three stages: orientation, coaching, and networking with partner companies.
How does admission to the French Hotel Institute take place?
The selection is carried out in two phases:
i. Eligibility phase: study of the file (newsletters and CV)
ii. Admission phase (for candidates declared eligible): written test (writing and logical skills) and oral test (motivation, quality of the professional project, oral fluency).
What is prioritized in the evaluation of the file to join the IFH?
The admissions team focuses on two areas of assessment: the quality of the professional project and the motivation of the candidate.
When are eligibility results (and, if applicable, admission results) published?
The IFH process is done on a “rolling” basis: once the file is submitted, it will be examined by the admission team within 3 weeks. In case of eligibility, slots for the admission exams are offered. After these, the candidate receives an admission response within 2 to 3 weeks.
What are the opportunities for IFH?
IFH courses give access to all professions in the hotel and catering industry (hotel manager, restaurant manager, etc.) but also to luxury professions (event, marketing or sales manager in major fashion/wine/spirits houses) and to business jobs in the broad sense (financial analyst, entrepreneur, etc.)
What is the cost of tuition at IFH?
Rates vary according to the courses. For more information please download our brochure.
Does IFH offer scholarships?
Yes, IFH offers three types of grants (cumulative):
i. Up to €5,000 in “early birds” bursary for the first time enrolled at school
ii. Up to €5,000 in merit grants, based on the results of the IFH selection test
iii. Up to €5,000 in bursary linked to household income
Are your courses accessible to people with disabilities?
Our premises are accessible to people with disabilities.
For any person recognized as having a disability or wishing to report a moral or physical difficulty to us, we invite you to contact the campus disability referent to study the feasibility of your training project.Contact details of the disability referent:
Alon FITOUSSI
[email protected]
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.
