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The General Director of Vatel Bahrain, Shaikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, underscores the urgency for prospective students interested in joining the college for the academic year 2024-2025. With limited available seats, the deadline for admissions applications swiftly approaches, set for the evening of Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Shaikh Khaled Al Khalifa added that the programme is unique due to the large percentage of practical practice. The students alternate between academic learning and practical applications every week during the first semester, while the second semester unfolds with practical training in international 4-star and 5-star hotels, either within the Kingdom of Bahrain or abroad. This makes it easier for graduates to secure jobs faster due to the acquisition of nearly two years of experience while building a reputation in the industry. The students will also acquire an additional language that is considered essential within the programme, the French language; which enables students to find job and internship opportunities locally, regionally, and globally.
Shaikh Khaled Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa stated that the Bachelor’s programme in International Hotel Management is a qualification placed on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and aligned to the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Additionally, Vatel maintains its position as number 1 in France for the third year in a row according to the QS World University Rankings in ‘Hospitality and Leisure Management 2024’ by subject, while, for this year, it occupies the 13th place worldwide out of 160 universities. In addition, Vatel is included in the list of recognised universities in Saudi Arabia.
He emphasised that Vatel Bahrain recently celebrated the graduation of two batches of students, 100% of whom received job offers before their graduation, which makes this specialisation highly demanded in the labour market due to the growth of the promising tourism sector.
As for the registration process, Shaikh Khaled pointed that prospective students can apply by filling out the registration form through Vatel’s website:
https://www.vatel.bh/hotel-management-school
He also noted that Vatel Bahrain is delighted to welcome guests to its campus located in Al Jasra, Sunday to Thursday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, or reach the college through the following contact numbers, (17616052 - 17616061 - 33661115) or via e-mail (admissions@vatel.bh).