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You can study hospitality management in Canada from Nepal after +2, either as a bachelor's degree or as a college diploma. This page explains how the University of Guelph and Niagara College run their programs, what entry and fees look like on official pages, how a degree differs from a diploma, and how work permits fit in. Hospitality is a skills subject, so work placements matter.
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- The University of Guelph offers hospitality and tourism management as a major inside its Bachelor of Commerce, in four-year and five-year co-op forms.
- Niagara College offers an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration in hospitality with two paid co-op work terms.
- A two-year diploma in hotel and restaurant operations is a lower-cost route than a four-year degree.
- Hospitality work is not a licensed profession, so you can start working without a separate licence.
- A degree has no field of study rule for the post-graduation work permit, while college diplomas need an eligible field.
Can You Study Hospitality Management in Canada After +2 from Nepal?
Yes, you can study hospitality management in Canada after +2, either as a bachelor’s degree or as a college diploma.
This guide is part of our study in Canada from Nepal series. Hospitality management covers hotels, restaurants, events and tourism. Some students call the degree BHM, but Canadian schools use names such as Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration.
If you are still choosing a level, read our bachelors in Canada guide first. For a general business degree, see the Bachelor of Business Administration guide.
Amounts below are in Canadian dollars. Use our CAD to Rs forex converter to see them in rupees.
- Degree route: four years, at the University of Guelph or Niagara College.
- Diploma route: two years with a paid work term, at colleges such as Niagara.
- Entry: Grade 12 results in English and academic subjects, plus an English test.
- Licence: none needed to start working in hospitality.
Which Canadian Schools Can You Look At for Hospitality Management?
You can start with the University of Guelph and Niagara College. Both teach hospitality at degree level.
Open each program page before you shortlist, because intakes and programs change.
University of Guelph
Hospitality and Tourism Management is a major in the Bachelor of Commerce. It runs as a four-year major or a five-year co-op major with three work terms, as the Guelph calendar states. You study hotels, events, food, marketing and tourism.
Niagara College
The Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) is a four-year degree at the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus. It includes two paid co-op terms, as the Niagara program page says. See our Canada colleges list.
Algonquin College
The Algonquin bachelor’s page says this program is suspended. Skip it unless the college reopens it. See our Algonquin College profile for other programs.
What Are the Entry Requirements for Hospitality Management in Canada?
Niagara College asks for six Grade 12 courses with a 65% average, and Guelph looks at your marks and work background.
Niagara lists English at 60% or higher, any Grade 12 maths or accounting at 60% or higher, and four other Grade 12 courses. International applicants also send translated transcripts, proof of graduation and an English test. These rules come from the same Niagara page.
Guelph says academic performance is the main factor. It also asks for a Background Information Sheet about your work experience, as its admission requirements page explains. The page lists Grade 12 English, advanced maths and four other courses for Ontario applicants, so ask what it accepts for +2.
Check your marks with our NEB GPA calculator. For English scores, read the minimum IELTS and PTE for Canada guide, because each school sets its own score.
How Much Does Hospitality Management Cost in Canada?
Guelph’s international tuition for the 2026 cohort is CAD 27,196 a semester, and Niagara’s two-year diploma is estimated at CAD 42,695 in total.
Fees depend on the school and the cohort. Figures come from official pages and may change.
University of Guelph, Bachelor of Commerce
International tuition is CAD 27,196 a semester for the 2026 cohort, or about Rs 26 lakh. It does not include the health insurance fee. See the Guelph tuition page.
Niagara College, Hotel and Restaurant Operations
The two-year diploma has an estimated total of CAD 42,695, or about Rs 41 lakh. It covers both years including the co-op term, and not books or parking. See the Niagara diploma page.
Should You Choose a Degree or a Diploma for Hospitality?
Choose a degree if you want a management path and a wider choice later, and a diploma if you want a shorter, lower-cost route.
A degree takes four years and covers business subjects such as accounting and marketing. A diploma takes two years and focuses on operations, with a paid work term.
The post-graduation work permit rules also differ. A degree has no field of study rule, while a college diploma must be in an eligible field. Check the program on the IRCC list before you pay a deposit.
Read our college vs university in Canada guide to compare them. For a later step, the post graduate diploma guide explains the college route after a degree.
What Do You Study in Hospitality Management?
You study how to run hotels, restaurants and events, with business subjects alongside.
At Guelph the major covers human resources, marketing, accounting, communications and hotel operations. It also covers event management, food systems, restaurant and beverage management, sustainability and tourism.
The Niagara degree adds two paid co-op terms. A co-op term is a work period in a real business. It helps you learn the job before you graduate.
Hospitality is a people subject. You should enjoy working with guests, working shifts and solving problems quickly. If you prefer numbers, compare it with finance and accounting.
Is Hospitality Management a Good Choice for a +2 Student?
It suits students who like service work, teamwork and travel, and who accept shift work.
Students from management, humanities and science can all apply, as long as they meet the school’s English and subject rules. You do not need hotel experience, though Niagara says it is recommended.
Plan your budget with care. A hospitality degree costs the same as many business degrees, and the work placements are an important part of the value.
Talk to a counselor before you choose between a degree and a diploma. The right choice depends on your marks, your budget and your plans after graduation.
What Jobs Can Hospitality Management Lead To?
Graduates work in hotels, restaurants, events and tourism.
Common first jobs are front desk supervisor, event coordinator, restaurant supervisor and guest services lead. Later jobs include hotel manager and operations manager.
Airlines, cruise lines and tourism offices also hire hospitality graduates. Your work placement helps you meet employers early.
Hospitality is not a licensed profession, so you do not need a licence to start. Some jobs ask for short training, such as food handling. The rules depend on the province.
Can You Work and Stay in Canada After Hospitality Management?
You can work part time while you study and apply for a post-graduation work permit after you graduate, but permanent residence is not automatic.
During term, international students can generally work up to 24 hours a week off campus, as the IRCC off-campus work page explains. Co-op terms follow separate rules, so ask the school.
The post-graduation work permit can last up to three years. Degree graduates have no field of study rule, but college graduates must meet it, as the PGWP eligibility page says. Read our PGWP guide.
No course leads to permanent residence on its own. See PR pathways through education in Canada.
What Should You Know About Funds, Visa and Dates?
Your visa papers and funds depend on the school, so use our owner guides.
Read the cost of studying in Canada guide for living costs. For the money you must show, see Canada proof of funds. For papers, read the Canada student visa requirements.
You can find funding in our scholarships to study in Canada guide. Start dates are in the Canada intakes guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Canadian schools use different names. Guelph offers hospitality and tourism management inside its Bachelor of Commerce, and Niagara College offers an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration in hospitality.
Yes. Degrees and diplomas both take students after Grade 12. Each school sets its own subject, marks and English rules.
The Niagara degree is four years. Guelph offers a four-year major and a five-year co-op major.
No. Hospitality is not a licensed profession, though some jobs ask for short training such as food handling.
No. A degree can lead to a post-graduation work permit, but permanent residence is a separate process.
How Can Goreto Help You Apply?
Goreto counselors help you choose between a degree and a diploma, check your marks and prepare your papers.
You can meet a counselor at our Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari or Pokhara branch. Visit get in touch to find the nearest office.
Sources
Reference links
- Tuition and fees, undergraduate
- Admission requirements, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management
- Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM), undergraduate calendar
- Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality)
- Hotel and Restaurant Operations (Co-op)
- Post-graduation work permit: Who can apply
- Work off campus as a student
Disclaimer
Important guidance note
Program rules, fees and start dates change, so confirm each detail on the official university or college page before you apply.
