Thank you for your interest in the Master in Gastronomy, Hospitality & Luxury Management!
This program is a double degree offered in partnership with Grenoble School of Management (GEM). As a result, applications must be submitted through the GEM application portal.
Master in Hotel and Event Management (work-study program)
Description
Duration
Languages
Campus
Prerequisites
Hold a level 6 title or diploma (bac+3/bac+4 i.e.: license, bachelor...).
As an exception, candidates who do not have these prerequisites, but who have a professional experience of at least two years, may be admitted to the selection process for entry into the training system.
Educational objectives of the training
- Design and manage responsible tourism and event offers
- Define and position an offer strategy in line with developments in the hospitality sector
- Managing the operational implementation and performance of an establishment
- Manage the commercial strategy and the development of the hotel/restaurant business
Outlets
Hotel Executive Assistant, Event Project Manager, Marketing Manager, etc.
The training
The mission of the French Hotel Institute (IFH) is to train the next generation of hospitality leaders, resolutely focused on the future and internationally.
Becoming a leader
To train managers combining field knowledge and an entrepreneurial spirit, the Master in Business and Hospitality (MBH) is based on three educational pillars:
- Action-oriented business training : Entrepreneurial projects in autonomy and in groups (e.g.: Food Truck, ephemeral restaurant), consulting mission for our partner companies, Business Games, case studies in real conditions
- An apprenticeship through the practice of hotel know-how : intensive internship at the Château, workshops in our educational kitchens, service training at our partner hotels, the importance of work-study programs
- Constant attention to the key skills of the luxury world : posture and language, rules of decency, general knowledge, high-end codes
Live out of the ordinary experiences
IFH's lessons are focused on the challenges of tomorrow that the luxury and hospitality industries will face.
- Innovation : AI, new business models, social networks
- CSR : sustainable development, short cycles, health and Wellness
- International : languages and cultures of the world, geopolitics and international finance
Build your professional network
School is a place for learning, but also a place for friendly and professional meetings. IFH provides its students with a vast network of professionals (Meilleures Ouvriers de France, General Managers of Parisian Palaces, executives of multinationals, etc.). They also benefit from tailor-made support to find the best work/internships, with more than 100 partner offers.
Discover the world
The hospitality sector offers fantastic international career opportunities in a context of French know-how recognized around the world. The Institut Français de l'Hôtelage is resolutely focused on the world, and must allow its students to discover it. IFH's work-study programs have been designed to allow students to work internationally for periods of up to 6 months.
Learning to create
IFH supports its students in their professional ambitions, as collaborators of large groups, but also as entrepreneurs. Dedicated course modules, collective creative projects, an incubator and the identification of a mentor allow this.From the second year, students confront entrepreneurship and are invited to carry out from A to Z a hospitality or F&B project of their choice (Food Truck, Pop-up Restaurant, Pop-up Store, DNVStore, Pop-up Store, DNVStore, etc.). B), with the aim of operating a profitable business independently.
Admission requirements
“Event and Tourism Manager” certification, level 7, registered with the RNCP under the number RNCP 39087, registered by decision of France Compétences dated 31/05/2026 and co-certified by the Institute Promotion Formation and Learning Management Development. Link to the RNCP sheet
How to apply to the French Hotel Institute?
All you have to do is send a CV and the transcripts of Première, Terminale and Bac de Français via the Application portal.
Is it a disadvantage to have no experience in hotel/restaurant/luxury?
It is not a disadvantage. All applications are studied in depth by the admission team on the basis of multiple factors (grades, evaluations, extra-curricular activities and the motivations presented during the admission interview).
Are there specializations to focus on in high school to join IFH?
IFH Bachelor programs are open to all high school students, regardless of the field (general, technological, professional), and regardless of the specialisations/options chosen in Premier/Terminale.
Does IFH offer work-study programs to its students?
Yes, IFH has a vast network of partners in France and abroad that it makes available to its students. IFH also has exclusive work/internship offers, reserved for the school's students.
Does IFH offer support to find an apprenticeship or an internship?
Of course! IFH pays particular attention to the professional opportunities of its students. They benefit from personalized support in three stages: orientation, coaching, and networking with partner companies.
How does admission to the French Hotel Institute take place?
The selection is carried out in two phases:
i. Eligibility phase: study of the file (newsletters and CV)
ii. Admission phase (for candidates declared eligible): written test (writing and logical skills) and oral test (motivation, quality of the professional project, oral fluency).
What is prioritized in the evaluation of the file to join the IFH?
The admissions team focuses on two areas of assessment: the quality of the professional project and the motivation of the candidate.
When are eligibility results (and, if applicable, admission results) published?
The IFH process is done on a “rolling” basis: once the file is submitted, it will be examined by the admission team within 3 weeks. In case of eligibility, slots for the admission exams are offered. After these, the candidate receives an admission response within 2 to 3 weeks.
What are the opportunities for IFH?
IFH courses give access to all professions in the hotel and catering industry (hotel manager, restaurant manager, etc.) but also to luxury professions (event, marketing or sales manager in major fashion/wine/spirits houses) and to business jobs in the broad sense (financial analyst, entrepreneur, etc.)
What is the cost of tuition at IFH?
Rates vary according to the courses. For more information please download our brochure.
Does IFH offer scholarships?
Yes, IFH offers three types of grants (cumulative):
i. Up to €5,000 in “early birds” bursary for the first time enrolled at school
ii. Up to €5,000 in merit grants, based on the results of the IFH selection test
iii. Up to €5,000 in bursary linked to household income
Are your courses accessible to people with disabilities?
Our premises are accessible to people with disabilities.
For any person recognized as having a disability or wishing to report a moral or physical difficulty to us, we invite you to contact the campus disability referent to study the feasibility of your training project.Contact details of the disability referent:
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.
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