As an expert in its field for 50 years now, the ITHQ is Canada’s leading hotel management school specializing in tourism, hospitality, food service and sommelier training.
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Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (1)
- Advanced Diploma Advanced Studies in International Hotel Management
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- Advanced Diploma Advanced Studies in International Hotel Management
About
History
The Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) was founded in 1968 by the Government of Quebec. With more than 15,000 graduates, it has been the leading Canadian centre for specialized tourism, hospitality, food service and sommelier training for nearly 50 years.
Education
Over 20 specialized and enriched study programs developed to industry standards, more than half of which are in a work-study format to provide as much practical experience as possible.
Research
The ITHQ includes a gastronomy research centre with a food chemistry laboratory.
Career
Internationally recognized for program excellence and the professionalism and expertise of its 15,000 graduates, the ITHQ, like other major international educational institutions, teaches students advanced skills that can be used anywhere in the world.
Services
Housing services
While the ITHQ doesn’t offer accommodation on campus, there are plenty of housing options nearby. Compared to most other cities, rent is very affordable in Montreal.
Library services
The Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec offers a specialized multimedia library.
ICT services
The Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec provides 6 computer and language laboratories.
Medical services
As an international student, you must be covered by health and hospital insurance for the duration of your studies. This insurance must provide coverage in Quebec and any other country where you may do an internship. If you do not have sufficient insurance, you will need to join the ITHQ group insurance plan for international students.
Student Life
Campus life
The ITHQ is located in the heart of Montréal, a stone’s throw from the Quartier des Spectacles, between Quartier Latin and Plateau Mont-Royal.
Our campus has a teaching hotel and 2 teaching restaurants, 16 kitchens and workshops with the best available equipment, a specialized library, 6 computer and language labs, and a gastronomy research centre with a food chemistry lab, a skills development centre, and much more!
Accreditation
The ITHQ becomes the first Québec establishment to be accredited by London’s Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET®) to offer WSET®’s exclusive intermediate training program and its associated diploma.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, StudyPortals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
