Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management in Gdansk
Gdańsk, Poland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 500
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1996
Overview
Established in 1996 by the Polish Minister of Education, the Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management in Gdansk (WSTiH) was created to meet the soaring demand for qualified professionals in the global tourism and hospitality industries. Located centrally in the vibrant coastal city of Gdańsk, the university offers a purely specialized curriculum encompassing bachelor's, master's, and postgraduate diplomas in Tourism and Recreation. With over 13,000 alumni globally, WSTiH is heavily recognized for its practical approach to higher education, integrating hands-on experience and paid internships directly into its degree pathways. The university actively participates in the Erasmus+ program, encouraging international mobility. WSTiH also provides classes taught in English for international students and implements a flexible study schedule, typically keeping Fridays free for students to gain professional work experience.
Fields of study
- Tourism
- Recreation
- Hospitality Management
- Gastronomy
- E-business in Tourism
- Logistics
- Human Resources Management
- Event Management
- Wellness and SPA
- Revenue Management
- Artificial Intelligence in HoReCa
Accreditation: Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education & State Accreditation Committee (PKA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- September
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- rekrutacja@wstih.pl
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
PLN 3,500 / year
From about $875 / year
Domestic students
PLN 3,500 / year
Fees for 2026/2027 academic year. English-language bachelor's and master's: 3,500 EUR per year (or 2×1,750 EUR per semester) plus 200 EUR administration fee per year. Polish-language bachelor's year 1: lump sum 5,400 PLN (discounted from 5,800 PLN if paid by 30 Sept 2026), or 2 installments of 2,700 PLN each (with promotion), or 10 monthly installments (420 PLN for 1st and 6th installment, 620 PLN for others); year 2: 6,600 PLN lump or 2×3,000 PLN or 10×620 PLN; year 3: 7,200 PLN lump or 2×3,700 PLN or 10×760 PLN. Ukrainian/Russian bachelor's year 1: 10,000 PLN lump (with 600 PLN discount if paid by 30 Sept) or 4,700+5,300 PLN by semester; years 2–3: 8,000 PLN each or 2×4,000 PLN. Polish-language master's year 1: 5,400 PLN lump (with promotion) or 2×2,800 PLN or 10 installments; year 2: 6,600 PLN or 2×3,400 PLN or 10×700 PLN. Foreign applicants pay additional 300 PLN registration fee (waived during promotions). Domestic recruitment fee: 85 PLN; student ID: 22 PLN. WSTiH graduates: first semester of master's free, zero recruitment fee.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.