Bachelor’s Program at HLTU

Our 4-year Bachelor program, developed with EHL, equips you with strategic thinking,
practical skills, and a world-class degree.

Hospitality Management

Designed to prepare students for leadership roles in hotels, resorts, and premium service organizations. The focus is on strategic operations, service excellence, and international standards.

Tourism Management and Service Education

Combines tourism studies with educational methodology to prepare students for careers in tourism planning, destination marketing, or service industry training and development.

MICE Economy and Management

Prepares students for careers in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. Emphasis is placed on planning, operations, protocol, and sustainable event strategy.

Culinary and Nutrition Education

A unique blend of gastronomy, nutrition science, and education. Students gain culinary arts skills along with teaching competencies for health, wellness, and food education roles.

Career Prospects: Your Future Starts Here

Our majors lead to diverse and exciting career paths

Hospitality Management

Hotels
Tourism bureaus
Financial management

Tourism Management and Service Education

Destination planning
Tourism marketing
Teaching

MICE Economy and Management

Exhibitions
Real estate
Events strategy

Culinary and Nutrition Education

R&D
Nutrition
Wellness cuisine
Teaching

Why HLTU?

Two Degrees for Global Recognition

Graduate with a Bachelor of Science from EHL—ranked No. 1 globally in hospitality by QS for 7 consecutive years—and an accredited degree from HLTU certified by China’s Ministry of Education. These credentials open doors to prestigious academic and professional opportunities worldwide.

Swiss Excellence, English Taught Classes

Immerse yourself in a supported English-language environment with a globally delivered EHL curriculum, equipping you with the skills and confidence to study and work internationally, while meeting the academic rigor and industry standards of EHL’s Swiss campus, right here in China.

Internships with Industry Giants

Benefit from internships with 50+ top employers—like Marriott, Accor, China Duty-Free Group, and Taikang—at flagship destinations including Haitang Bay’s luxury resorts and the Boao Forum. Gain real experience and fast-track into leadership roles.

Hands-On Learning in Our Teaching Hotel

Learn by doing in our high-end “teaching hotel,” where theory meets real-world practice. From guest services to F&B and conference operations, every course doubles as practical training to accelerate your career readiness.

Strategic Location in Hainan Free Trade Port

HLTU sits at the heart of China’s innovation zone for tourism. Students engage with live projects in duty-free retail, international MICE, wellness tourism, and more—building experience in industries that are shaping the future.

Global Exchange and Study Abroad

Build cross-cultural fluency and a global professional mindset to compete—and lead—anywhere in the world.

Life at HLTU

Enjoy island serenity, diverse culture, and a lifestyle that inspires.

Phoenix island
Wuzhizhou Island Tourism Resort
Sanya Edition
Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
Park Hyatt Sanya

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