International College of Tourism and Management ITM

• Year of foundation: 1986
• Location: Bad Feslau, Austria.
• Language of instruction: English.

ITM College Austria is an international private college in the field of tourism and management. It became the first Austrian college to offer education in this field in English. The main objective of ITM College Austria is the international exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of tourism and management.

The college is located in Lower Austria, on the territory of the small but popular resort of Bad Feslau - the distance to Vienna is only 26 km. There are quite a lot of tourists here all year round, and due to the elevation above sea level, the air is especially clean, fresh and transparent, with thermal springs. The city is surrounded by famous vineyards, so local taverns (the so-called Heurigen) and farms invite young wine tastings in summer and autumn.

The learning process is aimed at mastering management from the practical and theoretical side, learning foreign languages. An individual approach to each student is practiced, his characteristics and capabilities are taken into account, which makes it possible to achieve impressive results in a short time. Strong preparation during the internship allows graduates to quickly find prestigious jobs in their specialty, hold senior positions in international companies, travel agencies, hotel chains and premium hotels. The hotel business is developing very rapidly all over the world, which is constantly creating new jobs and career opportunities. Studying here will allow you to grow into a full-fledged, qualified and competent specialist who is ready to work in modern changing conditions, correctly and adequately assesses the situation, finds the best ways to solve it, and is ready to work in the international market. The college quickly reacts to changing business conditions around the world, clearly perceives modern requirements and does everything possible to ensure that graduates fully meet them.

ITM teachers have extensive experience and the appropriate qualifications to work with international students and international groups. Modern methods and techniques are actively used: research projects, operational analysis, case study, and others.

The college has adopted a uniform.

Education at ITM College is highly practice-oriented. Practical training is provided across all key areas: food and beverage organization and service, culinary arts, and front office operations. The College Garden Hotel operates on the premises: it welcomes guests while also serving as a venue for seminars and events, providing space for hands-on practice in real-world conditions. In addition, a 13-week internship at partner companies in Austria, the EU, and other countries is included. 

ITM College offers the following educational programs:

• Hotel & Tourism Management (October Intake) — Ordinary Diploma Programme, full-time, 2 years, language of instruction English,
• Hotel & Tourism Management (February Intake - with preparation semester) — Extraordinary Diploma Programme, full-time, 2.5 years, language of instruction English,
• Austrian Summer School — one-week English-language program in International Business Communication & Hospitality Management,
• International Summer School — three-week program in Austria and the Netherlands in cooperation with Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences,
• German language courses (from level A1.1) and an English-language business communication course.

The diploma program curriculum includes foreign languages (English, German/Spanish), tourism marketing, food and beverage technology, service organization, economics, leadership, culinary arts, accounting, hotel and tourism management, sommelier training, art and culture, tourism geography, tourism law, applied information technology, and practical training in the college garden hotel.

In 2024, more than 100 participants completed international training programs at the ITM campus in Austria. The college delivered a customized hospitality management program for 126 trainees commissioned by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia.

ITM played a key role in establishing Oman Tourism College in Muscat, providing a licensed Austrian diploma program in Oman from 2001 to 2010 before the college was officially transferred to the Sultanate of Oman. The college is currently implementing a project to create a three-year hospitality management school in Rwanda aimed at developing a Center of Excellence in Tourism.

• ITM College was founded in 1986 as the first private tourism college in Austria with English-language instruction,
• Graduates represent more than 96 countries,
• Since its establishment, ITM has trained approximately 1,900 graduates,
• The college currently enrolls 90 students,
• The campus is located 30 minutes from Vienna, recognized as the most livable city in the world in 2023,
• Bad Vöslau is known for its forests, thermal springs and wine, and is adjacent to the spa town of Baden, a UNESCO World Heritage site,
• Andreas Fögl, author of the Quality First Management course, was previously named Hotelier of the Year by Gault & Millau and led the Imperial Hotel in Vienna to the title of Best Hotel in the World by Conde Nast Traveller.

ITM College graduates can continue their studies through accelerated bachelor’s programs at partner universities or begin careers in the hospitality industry worldwide.

• Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences (Apeldoorn, Netherlands) — Bachelor in Business Administration with specialization in Hospitality Management, 1.5–2 years,
• NHL Stenden (Amsterdam, Netherlands),
• BHMS (Lucerne, Switzerland),
• ICHM (Adelaide, Australia),
• Pittsburg State University (Kansas, USA),
• Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz in cooperation with IBS-Academy (Vienna, Austria) — Bachelor in Tourism and Hotel Management, 1.5 years, partially online.

Students live right on the territory of the College Garden Hotel, in cozy and well-furnished rooms. Utilities, electricity, Wi-Fi are already included in the rental price. If desired, ITM specialists will help you find rental housing in Vienna and the surrounding area: an apartment, a room, a place in a student residence, apartments.

Subject list: Arabic and European languages, Business and management, finance, Hotel business

Students are offered a wide range of leisure, sports and outdoor activities: they can take a walk (on foot or by bike), swim in the thermal water pool, go skiing or do yoga. Interesting and informative excursions around Vienna and the Vienna Forest, sightseeing of key cultural and natural attractions, and historical monuments are organized. There are also interesting events on campus, fun games and competitions, quizzes and contests, theme nights and holidays. In the resort town itself, nightlife is inactive, it is more of a sports and nature resort, but there are several bars and pubs that students can visit in their free time on their own. 

Studying at the International College of Tourism and Management will be a real gift for fans of skiing and snowboarding — you can ride here from November to April. In summer, the mountainous area is popular for hiking, trekking, rock climbing and camping overnight, and you can play tennis or golf (from April to October).

The campus in Bad Fischau is located in the College Garden Hotel. This kind of infrastructure allows students both to study and to immediately hone the knowledge they gain in practice, completing internships. They have access to all the hotel's facilities, study and leisure areas, cafes and restaurants, and accommodation is arranged right here, in the hotel rooms. If desired, you can rent housing in Vienna: the excellent public transport system makes it easy and comfortable to get to ITM. 

The college's structure is — "everything under one roof," bringing together in one place spaces for study, accommodation, and leisure.

Bad Fischau itself is a small, quiet town, nestled in greenery, located in a wealthy and prosperous region. It has excellent transport links to Vienna (which, in 2023, was named the world's most comfortable city to live in!) and opens up wide opportunities for travel and cultural pursuits.

The academic year begins in October, and you can start studying in February as part of an additional set (this is a preparatory semester with a light workload, helping you adapt to life and study in Austria). 

The cost of studying at ITM is already included:

• Semester fees,
• Educational materials (books, manuals, equipment for classes),
• Registration tray,
• Uniforms,
• Use of office equipment on site,
• Career counseling,
• Visa support. 

After the application is approved, ITM sends the applicant an official letter of acceptance, with which you can already start processing a student visa. This letter states information about the start date of your chosen course, the cost of study, and payment options.

After completing the program, graduates receive an Austrian-standard diploma, a tourism specialist qualification (Tourismuskaufmann/-frau). They can enroll in an accelerated bachelor's program at a partner university, and apply for a work visa in Austria (Red-White-Red Card). ITM has already graduated more than 1800 specialists in demand in the tourism sector, and many of them hold management positions.

The submission of applications is organized remotely, through a partner platform. The applicant fills out an online form, attaches the necessary documents and submits the application. Upon review, a representative of the admissions committee contacts him.

List of documents includes: 

• Secondary school certificate + report card (with certified English/German translation),
• Certificate confirming proficiency in English at least B2 (TOEFL, Cambridge, Pearson PTE or equivalent),
• Resume (in English),
• Motivation letter (from 300 to 500 words, in English),
• Birth certificate,
• A copy of a foreign passport,
• A photo (passport format).

ITM College offers the following scholarships:

• The EU Citizen Scholarship reduces tuition per semester,
• The High Achievers Scholarship grants a tuition reduction for each semester to students with a GPA of 1.5 or higher,
• The Experienced Students Scholarship provides a tuition reduction for each semester for students with relevant work or academic experience.

Scholarships are considered after receipt of a complete application for one of the programs.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision