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Kyung Hee University
BA Hospitality Management
Kyung Hee University
Course Overview
Kyung Hee University's College of Hotel & Tourism Management is South Korea's oldest and most prestigious hospitality school, and its BA in Hospitality Management is consistently ranked among the world's leading hospitality-and-tourism programmes (QS by subject). The English-supported degree spans hotel and resort operations, food-and-beverage and culinary management, event and MICE management, and tourism marketing, with a strong applied component including training facilities, industry internships, and exchange links to hospitality schools worldwide. Located in Seoul — a global tourism and events hub — the programme benefits from Korea's booming travel, hotel, and hallyu-driven tourism sector.
Sri Lankan applicants drawn to the fast-growing global hospitality industry choose Kyung Hee for a world-ranked hospitality degree at accessible Korean tuition, in a country with an exceptional hospitality culture and strong graduate-employment demand. Students from Sri Lankan A/L streams or hospitality/tourism diploma backgrounds are well matched — and the skills transfer directly to Sri Lanka's own tourism economy. Korea's D-10 job-seeking visa, plus international hotel-brand recruitment, opens careers across Asia's hospitality sector.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L or Cambridge/Edexcel A Levels (any stream) with good passes; a completed 12 years of schooling is required.
- check_circle IB Diploma or equivalent secondary qualification accepted.
- check_circle A statement of purpose showing interest in hospitality/tourism; relevant part-time or volunteer experience helps.
- check_circle Some applicants complete a short interview.
- check_circle Online application with certified, translated transcripts and school-leaving certificate.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 5.5-6.0 Overall for English-track admission.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 71 Overall.
- check_circle No Korean required for English-supported tracks; free Korean (TOPIK) classes are offered and help with internships.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan Edexcel/Cambridge International applicants qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (KRW) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | KRW 9,000,000 | Rs. 2,070,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Seoul) | KRW 12,000,000 | Rs. 2,760,000 |
| Proof-of-Funds / Visa & Insurance | KRW 3,000,000 | Rs. 690,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | KRW 24,000,000 | Rs. 5,520,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
South Korea grants the D-10 job-seeking visa (up to 2 years) after graduation, converting to an E-7 skilled-work visa once employed. Kyung Hee hospitality graduates are recruited by international hotel groups (Marriott, Hilton, Shilla, Lotte, Four Seasons), airlines, MICE and event companies, and tourism boards across Asia and the Gulf — or return to Sri Lanka's growing hotel and resort sector. A QS-ranked hospitality degree is a strong credential for management-track roles with global hotel brands.
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