Vatel Bahrain opens admissions for 2025-2026 hotel management
'Vatel Bahrain provides an exceptional educational journey, blending academic rigor with hands-on training to equip students with the practical expertise required to excel in the hospitality, tourism, and hotel industries. Moreover, all graduates are guaranteed promising employment opportunities within Bahrain and abroad upon completing their studies.' said Neda Jahromi, Acting Manager of Admissions and Marketing at the college.
Jahromi explained that the bachelor's degree in international Hotel Management offered by the college places significant emphasis on practical training, with students following a bi-weekly schedule that alternates between one week of academic study and one week of hands-on experience throughout the first semester.
The second semester is dedicated entirely to practical experience, with students placed in four- and five-star hotels in Bahrain or internationally.
This system ensures graduates accumulate nearly two years of industry experience, enhancing their employability and enabling them to secure positions more swiftly.
Additionally, the programme includes French language lessons as a core element, further enriching students' skill sets and international competitiveness.
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