Varna University of Management · Varna, Bulgaria
The Master of International Hospitality and Tourism Management programme at Varna University of Management (Varna University of Management - Graduate Programmes) is a Master's Degree (Master's degree in International Tourism awarded by VUM; MSc International Hotel and Hospitality Management awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University as international award) program delivered in English over a duration of 1.5 years / 3 semesters (tourism/hospitality-related Bachelor) or 2 years / 4 semesters (other fields), route determined at admission (2026 ECTS). This programme covers international tourism management, destination marketing, sustainable tourism development, hospitality operations, and event management. Students analyze tourism economics and design strategic destination plans. Graduates serve as tourism managers, resort directors, and destination marketing specialists.
Key facts
English proficiency recommended (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT or equivalent); applicants without an internationally recognised English certificate take the online VUM English exam after the obligatory admission interview
Bachelor's degree at least equivalent to Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2, 50%-59%); for a Master's in a different academic field: at least 4 years of higher education / 240 ECTS; for the same field: at least 3 years / 180 ECTS. Foreign-educated applicants undergo recognition procedure
Application forms (VUM and Cardiff Metropolitan University); scanned ID; secondary school certificate and transcript; higher education degree and transcript; CV in English; Declaration of Personal Data Collection; then: 4 passport photos, signed Admissions Offer, health certificate, certified copies, 2 recommendation letters and cover letter (required for the Cardiff Met dual degree)
2026-09-15
2026-08-15
| Tuition | Living | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU/EEA | €9,000 | — | needs the fee |
| Non-EU | €11,700 | — | needs the fee |