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 degree or diploma (Bachelor's degree or equivalent).
Exceptionally, candidates who do not meet these prerequisites but have at least two years of professional experience may be admitted to the selection process for the training program.
Educational objectives of the training
- Design and manage responsible tourism and event offerings
- Define and position a strategy for offerings in line with trends in the hospitality sector
- Manage the operational implementation and performance of an establishment
- Manage the commercial strategy and business development for hotels and restaurants
Outlets
Hotel Executive Assistant, Event Project Manager, Marketing Manager, etc.
The training
The mission of the French Hotel Institute (IFH) is to train the next generation of hospitality leaders, with a firm focus on the future and the international stage.
Becoming a leader
To train managers who combine field expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, the Master in Business and Hospitality (MBH) is built on three educational pillars:
- Action-oriented business training : Independent and group entrepreneurial projects (e.g., Food Truck, pop-up restaurant), consulting missions for our partner companies, business games, and real-world case studies.
- Apprenticeship through hands-on hospitality expertise : Intensive internships at the Château, workshops in our training kitchens, service training at our partner hotels, and the importance of work-study programs.
- Constant focus on key skills for the luxury sector : Professional demeanor and language, etiquette, general knowledge, and high-end service standards.
Live extraordinary experiences
IFH courses are focused on the future challenges that the luxury and hospitality industries will face.
- Innovation : AI, new business models, social media
- CSR : sustainable development, local sourcing, health and Wellness
- International : global languages and cultures, geopolitics and international finance
Build your professional network
School is a place for learning, but also for making professional and personal connections. IFH provides its students with a vast network of professionals (Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, General Managers of Parisian palaces, multinational executives, etc.). They also benefit from personalized support to secure the best jobs and internships, with over 100 partner offers.
Discover the world
The hospitality sector offers fantastic international career opportunities, backed by French expertise recognized worldwide. The Institut Français de l'Hôtellerie is resolutely global in its outlook and committed to helping its students explore the world. IFH's work-study programs are designed to allow students to work internationally for periods of up to 6 months.
Learning to create
IFH supports its students in their professional ambitions, whether they aim to work for large groups or become entrepreneurs. This is made possible through dedicated course modules, collaborative creative projects, an incubator, and mentorship. From their second year, students engage with entrepreneurship and are invited to develop a hospitality or F&B project of their choice from start to finish (Food Truck, Pop-up Restaurant, Pop-up Store, DNVB, etc.), with the goal of running a profitable business independently.
Admission requirements
“Event and Tourism Manager” certification, level 7, registered with the RNCP under number 39087, by decision of France Compétences dated 05/31/2026, and co-certified by the Institute Promotion Formation and Learning Management Development. Link to the RNCP record
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 €1,500 Early Bird bursary for students who enroll 8+ months before the start of classes
ii. Up to €1,500 in merit-based grants, awarded based on performance in the IFH selection test and Baccalauréat results
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.
