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Master's programme

International Tourism Management (ITM) FH Westküste University of Applied Sciences

Duration
4 semesters
Language of instruction
English
Tuition fees
No tuition fees
Next application deadline
15 July 2027 (winter semester)
Language level required
English: B2
German: None

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Programme overview

Quick facts

Degree
MA
Duration
4 semesters
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Intake
Winter semester
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No

Language of instruction

English

Courses are only held in English.

Optional German courses are offered for international students.

Programme description

Tourism is a diverse and international industry. The International Tourism Management (ITM) degree programme offers you the opportunity to specialise in this field, sharpen your existing skills and deepen your key qualifications from your previous Bachelor's degree in order to create unforgettable leisure and vacation experiences four your customers at home and abroad and take on management positions later in your career.

Our Master's programme increases your chances of standing out from the crowd of Bachelor's graduates, or pursuing a doctorate/PhD or working in an academic field. In addition, many employers place great value on the comprehensive skills that you learn during your Bachelor's degree and can expand and deepen through a Master's degree programme.

The Master's degree programme in ITM offers in-depth and practical education, particularly in the areas of tourism, management and methodological skills. You will learn important key skills for the varied and exciting tasks in tourism management. Current content and practical projects in collaboration with cooperation partners enable you to apply and deepen your knowledge in practice. Entrepreneurship, digitalisation and sustainability are also integral components of the degree course to prepare you for the topics of the future in tourism.

An outstanding unique feature is the close integration with the German Institute for Tourism Research (DI Tourismusforschung) based at the FH Westküste University of Applied Sciences. This offers you not only attractive research opportunities and access to current data but also a wide range of contacts with renowned companies, institutions and scientists in the industry, which contributes to the students' education at the cutting edge.

Programme structure

Mode of study

  • Fully on-site

International elements in the curriculum

The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:

  • Training in intercultural skills
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
  • International guest lecturers
  • Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)

    In the third semester, students have the option of spending a semester abroad at one of our partner universities.

  • Specialist literature in other languages
  • International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context

Integrated internships

There are no integrated internships.

Application and admission

Application period(s)

Winter semester

Applicants from Applications begin Application deadline
All countries
30 April 2027
15 July 2027
Information on application periods

Academic admissions requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree at a university, university of applied sciences or equivalent higher education institution in Germany or abroad with at least 180 ECTS and a grade of at least 2.5

  • in tourism or in a related field (e.g. economics, geography or cultural studies):
    • proof of at least 10 ECTS in the field of economics & at least 10 ECTS in tourism science OR
    • proof at least 10 ECTS in the field of economics & at least one and a half years of professional experience in tourism
  • in a non subject-related degree programme:
    • proof at least three years of professional experience in a tourism institution in a responsible position OR
    • proof a combination of tourism training and a degree in business administration

Everyone who fulfils the admission requirements must participate in an aptitude test.

Language requirements

Please check all requirements directly with the respective higher education institution. Exceptions may apply. See our website for further details.

German language requirements

German: None

English language requirements

English: B2

Accepted certificates include
Certificates Minimum result
TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026)
Total: 87 / 120
TOEFL iBT (before 2026)
Total: 87 / 120
TOEIC
Total: 785 / 990
UNIcert® English
Total: UNIcert® II
IELTS Academic
Total: 6 / 9
Cambridge English Qualifications
Total: B2 First

How to apply?

Website

Please check this website.

Click here

Costs and funding

Tuition fees per semester

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

161 EUR each semester

Living & services

Support for international students

  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
  • Help with finding accommodation
  • Support with registration procedures

Our International Office organises a welcome event and will help you with any questions regarding registration in Germany, finding accommodation, and so on, before and during your studies. There is also a buddy programme called "FHWconnect".

Accommodation

Accommodation is available on the private market. Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 250 to 350 EUR. A student dormitory is located next to the FH Westküste University of Applied Sciences. Students can obtain help from student services. For more information and contacts, see: www.studentenwerk-s-h.de/.

Contact

Main contact

Degree program coordination International Tourism Management

Name
Sarah Dornheim
Address
Fritz-Thiedemann-Ring 20, 25746 Heide
Email
E-mail

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