IHMGS — INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT & GASTRONOMY SCHOOL

Valencia, Spain

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Type of institution:

University
College

Age range:18+

Type of training:

Online
Full-time
Part-time

Language of instruction:

english
spanish

Year of foundation:2017

About the IHMGS — INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT & GASTRONOMY SCHOOL

IHMGS is a private educational institution specializing in programs in the field of tourism, hotel management, and gastronomy, working in collaboration with the Universitat de València (University of Valencia), and with the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) for certain programs. According to its own positioning, IHMGS is the "largest European institution in the field of gastronomy and tourism" (the school's statement on social networks, not confirmed by an independent source). The founding date is vaguely specified in different sources as "the end of the 2000s". The academic programs combine academic studies with paid internships, support in visa processing, and work permits. An important warning regarding accreditation: according to an independent aggregator of educational programs (yesvidya.com), there are numerous user reviews warning that IHMGS may not have full official accreditation or recognition, with formulations up to "borderline scam"; claims about internships or partnership with the University of Valencia are recommended to be independently verified before making a decision to enroll. However, the school itself states that some programs are implemented jointly with the University of Valencia, officially registered in the Registry of Universities, Centers, and Degrees of Spain (RUCT) - so the status of the partner university itself is not in doubt, but the degree and nature of IHMGS's actual involvement in issuing diplomas should be clarified directly and rechecked with the University of Valencia, and not only based on the school's claims.

Admission conditions in IHMGS — INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT & GASTRONOMY SCHOOL

Admission is carried out directly through IHMGS. General requirements: age 17 or older at the time of admission; secondary education equivalent to the Spanish "Bachillerato"; average grade on the school certificate from 55-60% (varies by the applicant's region of origin); a diploma obtained outside the EU must be legalized (homologado) or recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education. Language requirements: most programs are taught in Spanish - a basic/intermediate level (A2-B1) is required; some programs are available in English at a level of no less than B2. There are no specific subject prerequisites, although a background in tourism, hospitality, or culinary arts is preferred. For master's programs: a bachelor's degree with an average grade of 55% or higher; proof of English proficiency (Medium of Instruction letter or IELTS/TOEFL, or official exemption from the test with corresponding proof). The school provides full support for obtaining a student visa in Spain and subsequent work authorization.

Minimum rating for admission to IHMGS — INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT & GASTRONOMY SCHOOL

There is no strict minimum passing score - selection is based on compliance with basic academic and language requirements, not on competitive ranking.

Prospects after completing studies in IHMGS — INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT & GASTRONOMY SCHOOL

Practical internships are a mandatory component of most programs: for example, the diploma program in tourism and Spanish culture includes a 4-month paid internship in the tourism and hospitality industry. After graduation, the school offers support in job placement (Post-Graduation Placement Assistance) and assistance in obtaining full-time employment in Spain. The diploma (for programs implemented jointly with the University of Valencia) is formally linked to the Spanish university, officially registered in the national RUCT registry - however, the specific status of the diploma issued through IHMGS (joint/certificate/institutional of its kind), is not clearly formulated in open sources and requires direct verification before enrollment, considering the warning from point 2.