Accredited Institutions
Accredited Institutions of THE-ICE
Accredited Institutions are those that have met THE-ICE International Standards of Excellence for the accreditation of their tourism, hospitality, events and culinary arts (TH&E) education programmes, but have elected not to become members of THE-ICE at this stage.
César Ritz Colleges Switzerland
César Ritz Colleges Switzerland is a University of Applied Sciences Institute offering Hospitality Business education with the highest academic and industry standards, with undergraduate and postgraduate degrees recognised by employers and institutions worldwide. Its mission is to equip students with the strategic clarity, confidence, and global perspective to lead transformative C-suite careers in hospitality, entrepreneurship, and beyond.
Gia Dinh University (GDU) is a private higher education institution based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, committed to delivering industry-relevant education and preparing graduates for the global workforce. Since its establishment, the University has maintained a strong focus on applied learning, industry alignment, and international engagement, supporting the development of future professionals across tourism, hospitality, events, and related disciplines.
Hangzhou City University, China
Hangzhou City University enthusiastically promotes tourism development. It is the first of its kind in Zhejiang Province, with on and off-campus facilities and a mission to achieve academic excellence during the digital era.
Higher Institute for Tourism and Hospitality (HTMi Saudi Arabia)
Established in 2015, HTMi Saudi Arabia is a long-standing partnership between HTMi Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland and HITH, Higher Institute for Tourism and Hospitality. One of the largest and most innovative hospitality institutes in the Middle East, it offers HTMi courses in Riyadh (male and female campuses), Jizan and Baha.
Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS), Malta
Established in 1987, the Institute of Tourism Studies is Malta’s national provider of education and training for the tourism, hospitality, events, and culinary arts sectors. ITS delivers a wide range of programmes from foundation and vocational qualifications through to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, combining academic study with strong industry engagement and applied learning.
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands
Stenden has developed into a global university, having nine campuses worldwide (The Netherlands, South Africa, Qatar, Thailand and Indonesia), with educational programmes now offered to more than 11,000 students from over 90 countries.
Saxion University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands
Saxion University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest institutions of higher education in The Netherlands, and its Hospitality Business School trains students to become professionals who look beyond borders and devise innovative, flexible solutions.
The National Training Center for Facilities and Hospitality Management (FHM)
The National Training Center for Facilities and Hospitality Management is an independent non-profit training center that works in partnership with international educational institutions to redefine the concept of practical training by employing international quality standards to meet the needs of the local market.
University of Derby, United Kingdom
The Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism, University of Derby, is a collaborative community where students are supported by expert academics to collaborate and experiment to create new products and services, blending knowledge from a range of disciplines with practical experience.
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