The dedicated team of IST College is always ready to offer counseling to provide in-depth information. The College will provide overall information about the course structure, course perspective, fee structure, property visit, internship facility, opportunity after the completion of the course, and other facilities.

Step 2 – Form Submission

After the counseling, if the student wants to pursue the course the following is required:

Completed and signed enrollment application form;
A copy of Curriculum Vitae/Resume including special interests and activities;
A Copy of Citizenship;
3 recent Passport size photos;
A Copy of SLC Mark sheet;
A copy of School Leaving/Transfer Certificate;
A Copy of Character Certificate – SEE/SLC;
A Copy of +2 Transcript;
One Motivational Essay regarding your choice to study Hotel Management at IST.

Step 3 – Entrance Examination

There will be a written examination of 1.5 hours.
There will be a psychometric test to check the competency level of the candidate.

Step 4 - Group Discussion and Personal Interview

Candidates who pass the written examination will have to participate in the Group Discussion. This process will help the candidate to express their views about the given topic
After Group Discussion the candidate will have to go through one on one Personal Interview.

Step 5 – Selection for Admission

Selected students will be issued with an Enrollment Slip.
During the admission time student will also be given a Commitment Letter regarding the Code and Conduct of IST which needs to be signed and returned during admission.
The student will get admitted once the required fee is cleared.
Orientation and class commencement dates will be announced accordingly.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Internship

IST provides an opportunity for a 12-month internship in China, 12 months in Dubai, 6 months in Malaysia, and 6 months in India respectively.

Hospitality education is such an education where the future professionals learn the industry insight in campus and relate the same and harness their skill during the industry internship. So IST not only provides a campus educational facility but also provides an excellent platform for its students through well-crafted internship opportunities in five start deluxe properties in countries like China, Dubai, Malaysia, India, Nepal, and many more. In this connection, IST will provide different international internship opportunities in new tourist destinations in the days to come.

This international internship provides the students with an overview of the world hospitality trend, the latest innovation and traditions, and cultures of different nationalities which facilitate them to adjust in any situation. With the focus on academic knowledge, practical know-how, disciplinary aspect of the students, IST has been able to instill the “service orientation” in the students’ minds which have become the positive feature of IST Graduates who are progressing and leading in many hospitality-related outlets like hotels, airlines, cruise, educational institutions, around the globe.

Career Services

International School of Tourism and Hotel Management is highly committed not only to providing quality education to its current students but also to providing the platform for the prospects of higher studies and career opportunities in IST itself and in the industry too.

There are regular inquiries and campus recruitment from hospitality industry which is immediately conveyed to the graduates and they get benefited immediately. Moreover, since IST students have created such a positive impression about the college to the industry that the college has been very successful in placing the graduates in lucrative jobs.

Countless management positions in leading hotel and tourism organizations throughout the world are occupied by IST-educated professionals, which is proof alone that an IST education could be a student's key to success.

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ABOUT US

International School of Tourism and Hotel Management (IST College), affiliated with Tribhuvan University, was established in 2004 A.D. with the aim of producing world-class human resources to meet the growing demand of the hospitality industry by offering various academic degrees and training packages aligned with international standards.

IST College focuses on developing practical, managerial, and communication skills and provides each student with the necessary knowledge for a successful career in the hospitality sector. It is recognized as a center of excellence in hospitality education, offering an enterprising and stimulating environment where students can grow and reach their full potential. The academic structure is designed to combine management theory with hands-on experience, ensuring an international perspective in teaching.

Over the past 14 years, IST has built a strong reputation as a provider of quality education in Nepal. Its graduates are pursuing higher education in countries such as the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and various parts of Europe. Many are also working as mid-level managers in Nepal and abroad.

In collaboration with Nepal College of Travel & Tourism Management (NCTTM), the first college in Nepal to offer academic degrees in travel and tourism for the past 24 years, IST also offers Bachelor in Hotel Management (BHM), Bachelor in Travel and Tourism Management (BTTM), and Master in Travel and Tourism Management (MTTM) programs under Tribhuvan University. Through this partnership, students can also earn the Certified Hospitality Professional degree from Tourism School Salzburg, Austria, which includes training in soft skills and industry-relevant knowledge essential for professional success.

IST is affiliated with Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Austria, and has built a strong network with academic and corporate institutions both in Nepal and internationally. It is QAA-certified by the University Grants Commission (UGC) Nepal, and has academic cooperation with the University of Central Lancashire, International College of Hotel Management (ICHM), Australia, Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, Griffith College, CDU, STS, SNHU, Shinawatra University, Dhurakij Pundit University, and Sanya Aviation & Tourism College, China.

Both IST and NCTTM have agreed to implement a joint quality management system under shared ownership to ensure student development aligns with international standards. The team is committed to providing a supportive environment that nurtures capable, disciplined, and motivated individuals ready to excel in the global hospitality and tourism industry.

Vision of IST

To be a centre for excellence in hospitality education in Nepal, providing an enterprising and stimulating environment in which students can learn and develop their full potential.

Mission Statement of IST

Produce the world class human resource to cater to the overwhelming need of the hospitality industries by offering various academic degrees by providing an educational environment that emphasizes critical thinking and decision making, reflection and creativity.
Cultivate and nurture a learning environment that fosters an ethical, respectful, and culturally competent approach to customer service and with other hospitality partners. Respond to community needs through a variety of means, including collaboration with organizations and businesses.
Develop practical, managerial, and excellent communication skills by providing each individual student with the know-how of a successful career in the tality industry.

Goal of IST

To achieve its vision and mission by combining management theory with practical experiences in the field of tourism and hospitality ensuring an international teaching approach.

Message from the CEO

Welcome to International School of Tourism and Hotel Management (IST), one of the best schools in the field of tourism and hotel management.

To be successful manager, one must possess sound academic knowledge and practical experience in every aspect of running an organization. Knowledge and a broad scope of skills ranging from language competency to business and marketing skills have become prerequisites for a successful hospitality career. In order to be successful in facing these new and ever-changing challenges, every individual needs to become exceptionally dynamic and competent in the respective field.

If you are keen in becoming a part of this booming industry and are looking forward to opting this challenging career in the world of hospitality and tourism, IST offers exactly the one you need to fulfill your career dreams-an excellent, high quality hospitality education that provides you with essential skills and practical experiences upon which you can build on your career!

IST offers an amazing educational package to provide international degree in both economic mode and fast track. At the same time, you will have many options to get international degree from any of the stipulated Universities located in Austria, UK, Switzerland, Singapore, Thailand, Australia and USA.

Joining IST also means starting your international career in hospitality industry enjoying an exceptionally rewarding and friendly working environment.

I would like to extend my best wishes to all those who wish to be a part of this exciting career.

Narendra Bajracharya

CEO