KR · Master's
Kyung Hee University
Master's in Global Hospitality and Tourism
Kyung Hee University
Deadline detail: Early October (for the March intake)
Course Overview
Kyung Hee University's graduate programme in Global Hospitality and Tourism, run on the Seoul campus, is taught with all classes in English and is designed for international students who want a research-based master's in hospitality and tourism management. It sits within Kyung Hee's College of Hotel and Tourism Management, one of Asia's leading hospitality schools and the long-standing flagship of Korean hospitality education, alongside Korean-taught programmes in hotel and service management, tourism, convention and exhibition management, and food-service management. Students combine management theory, tourism research methods and industry projects, and complete a master's thesis.
Tourism is one of Sri Lanka's biggest foreign-exchange earners, and the industry needs managers who understand international service standards, destination marketing and revenue management. The programme suits Sri Lankan graduates in hospitality, tourism, business or management from Colombo, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kelaniya, Sabaragamuwa, Uva Wellassa or SLITHM-linked degree programmes, as well as hotel professionals with a degree who want to move into senior roles. Korean graduate tuition is modest by Western standards, and the D-10 job-seeker visa lets graduates look for work in Korea's hotel and travel sector after graduating.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A recognised Bachelor's degree, preferably in hospitality, tourism, business administration, management or a related field.
- check_circle Sri Lankan graduates from Colombo, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kelaniya, Sabaragamuwa and Uva Wellassa universities, or recognised hospitality degree programmes, are good candidates; hotel work experience strengthens the application.
- check_circle Selection is by document evaluation and an online (non-face-to-face) interview. Degree certificates and transcripts must be apostilled or consular-verified before the admission certificate is issued.
- check_circle Visa applicants must also submit an original bank-balance certificate issued within 30 days of the standard admission certificate.
English Proficiency
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 80 or higher (4.0 on the new scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026).
- check_circle IELTS: 6.0 or higher.
- check_circle TEPS: 326 or higher.
- check_circle TOPIK (Korean) is not required, because all classes are taught in English.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (KRW) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, humanities & social sciences track) | KRW 10,676,000 | Rs. 2,460,000 |
| Admission Fee (one-time) | KRW 1,000,000 | Rs. 230,000 |
| Living Expenses in Seoul (per year) | KRW 12,000,000 | Rs. 2,760,000 |
| D-2 Visa, Health Insurance & Fees | KRW 1,000,000 | Rs. 230,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | KRW 24,676,000 | Rs. 5,680,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
After a Korean master's degree, graduates can apply for the D-10 job-seeker visa to look for work in Korea and then move to an E-7 professional visa once employed. Kyung Hee hospitality graduates move into hotel management, tourism marketing, MICE and event management, and research. Seoul's employers include Lotte Hotels, Shilla Hotels, Josun Hotels, the international chains (Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Accor), the Korea Tourism Organization and major travel and MICE companies. Sri Lankan returnees fit management and revenue roles with John Keells Hotels (Cinnamon), Jetwing, Aitken Spence Hotels, Shangri-La Colombo and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
Related Programs
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Master of International Hospitality Management
Auckland University of Technology
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Glion Institute of Higher Education
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