The ITHQ offers tourism, hotel management and food services programs at three 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 for international students.
• The program pages can tell you about admission periods, course content, admission requirements, and fees.
• Attend our virtual activities for potential students.

Need help choosing your program?

Contact us at international@ithq.qc.ca or make an appointment with one of our counsellors.

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 and WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines (English only)

Depending on the chosen program, proof of language proficiency in English or French will be required if you have not received academic instruction in one of these languages. Refer to the tables below for more information:

• Exemption criteria for language tests (118 KB)
• Language tests recognized by the ITHQ and the required score (170 KB)

Once you have chosen your program and your language proficiency has been assessed, you need to prepare your application documents.

• The list of documents to include with your application can be found on each program page (click the Admission Form button).
• Documents must be sent in a digital format (PDF).
• Our team will only review complete applications. To ensure your application is reviewed in a timely manner, we encourage you to send us all required documents at the same time.

Once all of your documents are ready, you can apply to your chosen program.

• You must apply online from the page of your chosen program. When you click Complete your application now, you will be directed to our admission platform.
• Follow the instructions.
• Upload your documents in a digital format (PDF).
• Pay the registration fees.

Selection interview

In addition to submitting an application, some applicants may have to undergo a selection interview, which will be conducted remotely. Consult our guide (122 KB) to prepare.

• 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 the 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 contact you to help you with your immigration and orientation process.