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Gastronomy and Hotel Industry study option with two foreign languages

Type:
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
Field of study:
Tourism and Recreation
Type:
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
Field of study:
Tourism and Recreation
Duration of study:
3 years (6 semesters)
Mode:
full-time
Obtained title:
bachelor's degree
Language:
Polish | English
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Why choose this field of study?

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Are you interested in the hotel, gastronomy and tourism industries? Would you like to gain knowledge that will help you better understand how accommodation facilities, restaurants, gastronomic services, events and tourism businesses operate? Gastronomy and Hotel Industry is a specialisation within the Tourism and Recreation programme. It combines preparation in tourist services, hospitality, gastronomy, as well as management, marketing and service quality.

The variant with an additional foreign language differs from the standard programme variant by offering an extended language module – during your studies, you also take a second foreign language, selected from the language courses offered by VIZJA University. This solution is designed for people who want to be better prepared for work in hotels, restaurants, leisure facilities, conference centres and tourism companies operating in an international environment.

Gastronomy and Hotel Industry with an Additional Foreign Language – what can you do after graduation?

As a graduate of this programme, you can develop your career in the hospitality, gastronomy, tourism, recreation and event industries – both in Poland and abroad.

You may work, among others, in:

  • hotels, guesthouses, sanatoriums, holiday resorts and wedding venues;
  • conference centres and facilities with accommodation and gastronomic services;
  • restaurants and companies operating in the gastronomy sector;
  • recreational and sports centres;
  • agritourism farms;
  • travel agencies and agencies organising trips and events;
  • companies specialising in culinary tourism, tourism marketing and regional promotion;
  • administration and institutions related to tourism and service development.

This program
is for you if:

You are interested in the organisation of hospitality and gastronomic services, as well as customer service quality management.

You have organisational, aesthetic or culinary skills and want to combine these interests with business knowledge.

You are looking for a programme that combines industry-specific preparation with the development of additional language competences.

Admission rules and regulations

Note: important information for 2025 candidates

Please read carefully the application procedures in line with the changes introduced by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education in 2025.

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Programme and structure of studies

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
(BACHELOR’S DEGREE)

Number of credits
196 ECTS credits
(European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)
Duration
3 years (6 semesters)
Degree obtained upon graduation
a bachelor’s degree

The programme includes major courses related, among others, to the functioning of the tourism industry, tourism geography, tourism services marketing, market analysis, law and insurance in tourism, the organisation of tourist events, risk management and modern technologies used in the industry. You will deepen your knowledge of hotel and gastronomic services.

You will learn, among others, the fundamentals of hospitality, health and safety in gastronomy and hospitality, the organisation of business activity in the hotel and gastronomy sector, and service quality management.

Hybrid Flexible Learning (HFL) for the tourism and recreation programme

When choosing the Hybrid Flexible Learning (HFL) mode, please note that some classes throughout the course of study, including practical workshops, must take place onsite with the physical presence of students. The block of onsite classes will be planned and announced well in advance for each year of study.

FIRST YEAR OF STUDY

In the first year, students are introduced to general subjects and the first directional issues in the areas of tourism geography, finance or management – areas that form the foundation for understanding the specific tourism issues explored in the further course of study.

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SEMESTER I
Study programme – SEMESTER I
Subject name Cummulative amount of ECTS points Lecture method Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Health and Safety 0 L 8/8
Academic skills 1 L 15/8
Introduction to Philosophy / Anthropology (Elective) 5 L 35/20
Fundamentals of Social Communication 4 L 30/16
Introduction to Psychology 5 L 30/24
Introduction to the Study of State and Law / Economic History (Elective) 5 L 30/24
Fundamentals of Economics 5 L 30/24
Organisation and Management Theory 5 L 30/24
SEMESTER II
Study programme – SEMESTER II
Subject name Cummulative amount of ECTS points Lecture method Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Foreign Language I (Elective) 4 Lekt 60/32
Sports and Recreation 0 T 30/0
Foundations of Intercultural Communication 5 L, Ws 60/32
Foundations of Spreadsheets 2 Lab 15/8
Fundamentals of Accounting 5 L, Ws 60/40
Management of Organisations 4 L 30/16
Introduction to Tourism and Recreation 5 L, T 60/32
Tourism Geography (I) 5 L, T 60/32

SECOND YEAR OF STUDY

In the second year, students deepen their specialised knowledge in further subjects in their field of study, including tourism and hotel industry economics, market analysis, industry law or marketing of tourism services.

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SEMESTER III
Study programme – SEMESTER III
Subject name Cummulative amount of ECTS points Lecture method Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Foreign Language (II) (Elective) 4 Lekt 60/32
Sports and Recreation 0 T 30/0
Fundamentals of Marketing 3 L 30/16
Microeconomics 3 L 30/24
Tourism Geography (II) 4 L, T 60/32
Tourism Destination Management / Tourism Infrastructure Design and Planning (Elective) 3 L 30/16
Economics of Tourism and Hospitality 5 L, T 60/32
Tourism Law and Insurance 3 D 30/16
Fundamentals of Hospitality 5 L, T 60/32
Second Foreign Language (I) (Elective) 4 Lekt 60/32
SEMESTER IV
Study programme – SEMESTER IV
Subject name Cummulative amount of ECTS points Lecture method Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Foreign Language (III) (Elective) 4 Lekt 60/32
Pre-medical First Aid 2 T 15/8
Tourism Management 3 Ws 30/16
Risk Analysis and Management in Tourism 3 Ws 30/16
Tourism Services Marketing 3 Ws 30/16
Macroeconomics 3 L 30/24
Tourism Market Analysis 5 L, T 60/32
Safety and Hygiene in Gastronomy and Hospitality 3 T 30/16
Business Organisation in the Hotel and Catering Industry 4 L, T 45/24
Second Foreign Language (II) (Elective) 4 Lekt 60/32

THIRD YEAR OF STUDY

In the third year, students systematise and consolidate specialised directional knowledge, as well as learning about subjects specific to the Gastronomy and Hotel Industry specialisation. This is also the time for work placements and the implementation of a diploma social project.

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SEMESTER V
Study programme – SEMESTER V
Subject name Cummulative amount of ECTS points Lecture method Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Foreign Language (IV) (Elective) 4 Lekt 60/32
Regional Food Traditions in Poland / Regional Food Traditions in the World (Elective) 2 L, T 25/20
Economics & Quality Management of Foodservice 3 D 30/16
Economics & Quality Management in Hospitality Industry 3 T 30/16
Interpersonal Training / Coaching Skills / Managerial Skills 3 Ws 30/16
Project Preparation Methodology 3 D 30/16
Internship (Elective) 12 PR 360/320
Second Foreign Language (III) (Elective) 4 Lekt 60/32
SEMESTER VI
Study programme – SEMESTER VI
Subject name Cummulative amount of ECTS points Lecture method Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Foreign Language (V) (Elective) 4 Lekt 60/32
Modern Technology and Ai Applications in the Tourism Industry 2 Lab 30/16
Wine Stewardship & Sensory Evaluation 2 Ws 30/16
Design and Arrangement of Hotel Spaces 3 T 30/16
Small-scale Entrepreneurship in Rural Tourism 3 T 30/16
Social project 4 D 30/16
Internship (Elective) 12 PR 360/360
Second Foreign Language (IV) (Elective) 4 Lekt 60/32

The content of the study program may change as a result of efforts to improve the quality of education and adapt the teaching offer to the current challenges of the labor market. Each change is approved by the University Senate and introduced with the aim of preparing students for their future careers in the best possible way.

Tuition fees

Fixed tuition - flexible payments

By choosing to study at VIZJA University, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.

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Fees (academic year 2026/2027)

Save 1 000 € per year — throughout your entire studies

INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (IRS)

The International Regional Scholarship (IRS) is a permanent reduction of your annual tuition fee designed to support international students and make high-quality education more accessible. Candidates with citizenship of one of the 30 selected countries are entitled to the scholarship for the entire duration of their studies. The discount is reflected in your tuition fee based on the country selected in your application.

Annual and semester-based pricing
Programme name With Scholarship (IRS) Regular tuition
Tourism and Recreation 2800 € / year
or 1550 € / semester*		 3800 € / year
or 2050 € / semester*

*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.

Check Countries eligible for the International Regional Scholarship
Albania
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Estonia
Georgia
Kazakhstan
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lithuania
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
North Macedonia
Philippines
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Tajikistan
Türkiye
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Latin America and the Caribbean countries

Scholarships - easier than you think

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While studying at VIZJA University, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with VIZJA University discount program

You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.  

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