International School of Tourism and Hotel Management
Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
International School of Tourism and Hotel Management (IST College), affiliated to Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Austria, has been established in 2004 A.D. with a view of producing world-class human resource to provide to the overwhelming need of the hospitality industries by offering various academic degrees and training packages as per international standard. It offers +2 Management Diploma in Hotel / Tourism Management and FHS Diploma in Hotel Management.
IST College aims at developing practical, managerial and communication skills and provides each individual student with the know-how for a successful career in hospitality industry. It is a center for excellence in hospitality education, providing an enterprising and stimulating environment in which students can learn and develop their full potential. The structure of the academic program achieves this by combining management theory with practical experiences, which will ensure an international approach to teaching.
IST College offers customized and fast track programs to provide students maximum flexibility and opportunity for progression. The successful candidates of Diploma Program can also pursue their Higher Diploma in Hotel Management and top-up to Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Nepal, Austria, Australia, UK & USA.
During the 14 years of its operation IST has been able to establish itself as a quality education provider in Nepal. The IST graduates are pursuing higher degrees in countries like USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Similarly many graduates are pursuing their career as mid level managers in Nepal and in abroad.
Vision:
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:
- 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 hospitality industry.
Goal:
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.
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Recognitions and Accreditation
ESTD: 2004 A.D.
Gyaneshwor, Opposite to German Embassy, Kathmandu
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Message from Mr. Narendra Bajracharya
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.
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Key Features of IST College:
- Flexible
Course Module with multiple entry & exit points
- Dynamic
Degree
- Credit
Transfer to Europe, Asia, Australia, USA and Canada
- International
Recognition
- Regular
visiting faculties
- Frequent
flying faculties
- Bank
Financing for deserving students
- Internship
in Nepal or abroad
- Job
Placement Services
Facilities:
- Spacious Class Room
- PMS
Lab
- Fully equipped Audio Visual Hall
- Multipurpose Hall
- Conference
Hall
- Computer
Lab with easy access to internet
- Mock
up Room with necessary amenities
- Well
designed Demo Restaurant & Bar
- Fully
equipped Practical Kitchen
- Practical Bar
- Resourceful
Library
- Individual
Locker
- Indoor
and Outdoor Game
- Cafeteria
- Transportation
Partner Universities:
- Salzburg Tourism School, Austria
- Institute
of Tourism and Hotel Management, Austria
- Southern
New Hampshire University, USA
- International College of Hotel Management, Adelaide, Australia
- Charles
Darwin University, Australia
- Centennial
College, Canada
- Griffith College Dublin, Ireland
- Sanya Aviation and Tourism College, China
- Rajabhat University, Thailand
- Shinawatra University, Thailand
Convocation Ceremony
Total 1400 students graduated from 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th & 10 in the year 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 respectively.
Eligibility requirements for enrollment in programs of IST College:
A. +2 Management Diploma in Hotel / Tourism Management
Students who have successfully completed a Secondary Education Examination(SEE), 'O' Level or equivalent are eligible to enroll into this program.
Step 1 – College Visit
The dedicated team of IST College is always ready to offer a 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 SEE Mark sheet;
- A Copy of School Leaving/Transfer Certificate;
- A Copy of Character Certificate – SEE;
- 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 - Personal Interview
- Candidate who passes the written examination will have to go through one on one Personal Interview
Step 5 – Selection for Admission
- Selected student will be issued with an Enrollment Slip.
- During the admission time student will also be given Commitment Letter regarding the Code and Conduct of IST which needs to signed and returned during admission.
- The student will get admitted once the required fee cleared.
- Orientation and class commencement date will be announced accordingly.
B. FHS Diploma in Hotel Management (Bachelor level)
Students who have successfully completed a High School Diploma, PCL, 'A' Level or equivalent are eligible to enroll into this program.
Step 1 – College Visit
The dedicated team of IST College is always ready to offer a 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
- Candidate who passes 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 student will be issued with an Enrollment Slip.
- During the admission time student will also be given Commitment Letter regarding the Code and Conduct of IST which needs to signed and returned during admission.
- The student will get admitted once the required fee cleared.
- Orientation and class commencement date will be announced accordingly.
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 the on campus educational facility but also provides an excellent platform for its students through well-crafted internship opportunity 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 the overview of the world hospitality trend, the latest innovation and about tradition and culture of different nationality 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’ mind which has 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 provide the quality education to its current students but also to provide the platform for the prospects of higher studies and career opportunity in IST itself and in the industry too.
There are regular inquiry 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 we have been very successful in placing the graduates in the 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 a IST education could be your key to success.
