MSc in Gastronomy & Luxury Hospitality Management
Description
Duration
Languages
Campus
Prerequisites
Hold a bac+3 or equivalent (bachelor's degree)
Training objectives
Training
Training tomorrow's hospitality leaders
At the Institut Français d'Hôtellerie (IFH), we are committed to shaping the next generation of hospitality industry leaders - visionary professionals, open to the world and driven by the pursuit of excellence.
Become a leader in hotel management
The Master in Business & Hospitality (MBH) is based on three pedagogical pillars designed to train agile, innovative and responsible managers:
Action-oriented management training
Entrepreneurial projects (e.g. food trucks, short-lived restaurants), consulting assignments for partner companies, business games and real-life case studies.
Practical hotel expertise
Intensive training sessions on our Château campus, culinary workshops, work experience at our partner hotels, and a strong emphasis on alternating on-the-job and on-the-job training.
Mastering luxury soft skills
Professional posture and communication, etiquette and codes of refinement, general culture and emotional intelligence adapted 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
- International outlook: intercultural management, international finance, languages and geopolitics
Expand your professional network
More than a school, the IFH is a gateway to a powerful industry network.
Students benefit from a vast network of exceptional professionals: Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, general managers of Parisian palaces and directors of major international brands.
Our team also offers personalized support in finding high-quality internships and work-study contracts, with over 100 exclusive partner offers.
Explore the world
French hotel know-how is recognized around the world - and our students are encouraged to experience it first-hand.
The MBH program includes international mobility opportunities of up to 6 months abroad, integrated into the work-study model, to enable students to evolve in international luxury environments.
Learn to create
The entrepreneurial spirit is at the heart of the IFH.
From the second year onwards, students design and manage a large-scale hotel or F&B (food & beverage) project of their choice: food truck, ephemeral restaurant, DNVB (native digital brand) or boutique concept.
They are supported by dedicated courses, mentoring and access to our incubator - with the aim of creating a self-sustaining, profitable business.
Admission requirements
Regular Track:
- Bachelor-level undergraduate degree in any subject with good grade average.
- Proof of fluency in English: > 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) > English test waiver may be granted if Bachelor's degree was fully taught through the medium of English
- 2 academic and/or professional references
- Administrative documents (degree certificates, CV, passport) - 3 short essays
Short track:
The criteria above + at least ONE of the following:
- 240 ECTS
- 4-years Bachelor's degree
- 3-years Bachelor's degree + 1 year of Master degree AND minor (60 ECTS) in Business Studies
MSc Gastronomy & Hospitality Luxury Management = RNCP 37252 ("Master's degree. Diplôme Bac +5 conferring the Grade de Master: "Diplôme d'études supérieures de management stratégique d'activités internationales". RNCP 37252)
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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