A Cultural Superpower: Know why you should pursue a Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management in Italy

The advancement in civilization has turned the world into a global village with no distance too long. International exposure is one of the key factors why studying abroad is preferred for its innumerable benefits considering modern-day professional requirements. Studying abroad is a key to greater avenues and enhances your potential with exposure to different cultures, people, opportunities, and many more. 

Besides, you have more chances to succeed with a larger playfield offering numerous opportunities. The trend and interest in studying abroad could be witnessed over the last few decades, with a major increase in students going abroad for their higher studies. In this case, Indian students make a classic example of 'study abroad', whose numbers until a decade ago were 66,736 in numbers but gradually rose to 7,53,000 by the end of 2019.

Furthermore, the inclination towards studying abroad has also led the regional institutions to design international programs, such as semester exchange, foreign internships, articulation programs, etc., to magnify global opportunities. Chandigarh University (in North India) is one of the leading universities in the country to offer international programs. It has the highest number (306+) of international partnerships with universities, colleges and organizations worldwide.

Study in Italy

Among the 306+ educational partners in 65 different countries, Chandigarh University also offers you the chance to pursue your dreams in Italy. CU's collaboration with UET, Italy, offers Bachelors in Tourism & Hospitality Management. Europe's 3rd largest hospitality & tourism industry in Italy offers a dynamic career in the field. 

Home to many of the world's greatest works of art, architecture and gastronomy, Italy is one of the prime locations to pursue higher education because of multiple reasons. 

Some of the top reasons to study abroad in Italy are as follows:

1. Global Degree: Earn yourself a global degree with internship experience from both India and Europe. Having a degree with international worth enhances your credibility and potential to accomplish bigger professional pursuits with exposure to better opportunities. 
2. International Skills: Incorporate relevant, modern and in-demand skills applicable across the globe. Italy has around 100 universities and specialized institutions, from which a total of 30 universities have been included in 2019's QS World University Rankings for quality higher education.
3. Relatively affordable: International students usually have to pay a higher academic fee to study abroad. However, the course fee at Italian public universities usually remains affordable, with scholarship funding available through both the government and individual universities. 
4. Benefits of Language: One of the most studied languages for culture and pleasure, the Italian language is also important for business, with Italy being Europe's 3rd largest economy and invaluable language for lovers of art history, literature, philosophy, music, archaeology, food, fashion and design, and more. Besides, along with a mix of English-Italian courses, Italy also offers extensive English-language programming, which overrides any potential language barriers. 
5. Culture, Cuisine, etc.: Often regarded as a 'Cultural Superpower', Italy is considered the birthplace of Western Civilization. With a rich legacy of art, science and technology, architecture, music, sculpture, literature, theatre, and style, Italy has the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and more than 3,000 museums.

Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management in Italy with Chandigarh University

In association with UET (Italy), Chandigarh University offers a Bachelor's degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management under the articulation program. The 3-year undergraduate course constitutes half of the study in India and the rest in Italy. The first phase of this articulation program will begin at Chandigarh University, with you completing the partial degree in a year with a six-month internship in India. Following this, you will be transferred to UET Italy to pursue your remaining 1.5 years with a year of study and a six-month internship in Italy. 

Why Study Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management at UET Italy?

Chandigarh University's articulation program in Tourism & Hospitality Management in Italy will award you the final degree obtained from the UET. Apart from the mentorship by dynamic international faculty, you will avail yourself the following benefits of pursuing a Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management at UET in Italy -:

• Earn while you learn with part-time work allowed for 20 hours in a week.
• Amplify exposure with UET Italy's 500+ industry partnerships across the European continent for internship placement.
• No IELTS/PTE/TOEFL
• Post-study visa rights for up to two years, extendable to a further five years.
• Enhance your employability and skills.
• Save around 40% tuition fee in Euros.

Student Eligibility

• A minimum overall of 6.5 CGPA.
• Your language proficiency assessed by Chandigarh University.
• Complete at least 1.5 years of Bachelor's degree at CU.
• Must not have any backlog or detainee case. 
• For students with less than 6.5 CGPA, a basic Italian language course is necessary. 

The UG course in Tourism & Hospitality Management accepts the January or February intake. The annual fee for the course is 6750 Euros (approx. INR 6 Lakh) per year, while the total tuition fee is 10,125 Euros (approx. INR 9 Lakh). Register now for the international undergraduate program in Tourism & Hospitality Management with UET Italy and Chandigarh University. 

For more information on course accreditation and other details, please visit the website.