Here are the 5 steps to follow to submit an application to the ITHQ as an international student.
The ITHQ offers tourism, hotel management and restaurant services programs at 3 academic levels: vocational (DVS-AVS), technical (DCS), and university (bachelor’s and certificate).
To choose the program that best suits your interests and needs:
- Consult the list of programs that are open to international students.
- Visit the programs web pages so that you can learn about admission periods, course content, admission requirements and fees.
- Need help choosing your program? Register for an information activity or schedule an appointment with one of our team members.
French is the language of instruction at the ITHQ.
Only the following programs are given in English or both languages:
- Applied Bachelor in Hospitality and Hotel Management (French and English)
- Certificate in Hospitality Management and Customer Experience Design (French and English)
- WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines (English only)
- WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines (English only)
Depending on your chosen program, a proof of language proficiency in English or French could be required.
To find out more about language proficiency evaluation, consult the Admission requirements section of the program web page.
Once you have chosen your program and your language proficiency has been assessed, you are ready to prepare your application documents.
- The list of documents to include with your application can be found in the Required documents section of the program web page. To access the list, click on the status that corresponds to your situation.
- Documents that are not in French or English must be accompanied by a certified translation in French or English.
- Documents must be saved in a digital format (PDF) in order to be uploaded on the online application platform.
- Our team will review only complete applications. To ensure your application is reviewed in a timely manner, we recommend you to send us all required documents at the time you submit your application for admission.
Do you have all your required documents in hand? Congratulations! You are now ready to submit your application.
- Click on Submit your application on the program web page to be redirected to the application platform.
- Follow the instructions.
- Upload your documents in a digital format (PDF).
- Important notice! Some documents required by the ITHQ may not be requested on the admission platform. For your file to be considered complete, you must provide all the official documents required by the ITHQ according to your status.
- Pay the application fees and any other required costs.
- Once you have submitted a full application, our team will analyze your request.
- Admission results are sent by email usually within 6 to 8 weeks after your complete admission file is received.
- If you are accepted, you will receive instructions about the next steps to confirm your registration and begin your immigration process.
- Our international student services team will also get in touch with you to help you with your immigration and orientation process.
- Have you not been admitted to the program of your choice? For more detailed information on the reason(s) for refusal, please contact the registrar’s office.
We are here to help
Navigating your way around is never easy when you’re an international student!
Thankfully, our team is always on hand to answer all your questions about study programs and the admission process.
Make an appointment to access our advice and support.