Austria · Master's
MODUL University Vienna
MSc Tourism Management
MODUL University Vienna
Course Overview
MODUL University Vienna is a leading private university for tourism, hospitality, and sustainable development, owned by the Vienna Chamber of Commerce and continuing a tradition of tourism education in Vienna dating back over a century. The MSc in Sustainable Development & Management / Tourism Management is taught entirely in English and combines tourism strategy, destination management, sustainability, digital marketing, and applied research, with strong industry links across Austria's world-class tourism and hospitality sector.
Sri Lankan applicants — tourism, hospitality, business, and management graduates — choose MODUL Vienna for: a specialist, English-medium tourism credential, Vienna's standing as a top global destination and conference city, and Austria's open post-study pathway. Given tourism's central role in Sri Lanka's economy, this expertise is directly relevant. The MSc suits those targeting destination and hospitality management, sustainable-tourism consulting, tourism marketing, and the wider travel industry.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A recognised Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Tourism, Hospitality, Business, Management, or a related discipline.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with degrees in Tourism / Hospitality Management (e.g. SLIIT, NSBM, ICBT, university tourism programmes) or business degrees are competitive.
- check_circle A motivation letter and CV; relevant industry experience strengthens the file.
- check_circle References and an admissions interview as part of the selective process.
- check_circle Certified, translated transcripts and degree certificates.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 88 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Programme is taught 100% in English — German not required for the degree.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught and assessed entirely in English (Sri Lankan applicants with English-medium degrees qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | €18,000 | Rs. 6,210,000 |
| Living Expenses in Vienna (12 months) | €12,600 | Rs. 4,347,000 |
| Student Visa, Residence Permit & Health Insurance | €900 | Rs. 310,500 |
| Books, Field Trips & Materials | €800 | Rs. 276,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €32,300 | Rs. 11,143,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Graduates qualify for Austria's Red-White-Red Card for Graduates (12-month job-search permit), converting at a qualifying offer. Tourism Management graduates work in destination management organisations, hotel and hospitality groups, tourism boards, consultancies, airlines, and event and conference management across Europe. Sri Lankan returnees route into hospitality and resort management, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority and tourism boards, destination marketing, travel companies, and sustainable-tourism consulting.
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