Master in Planning and Management of Tourism Systems at University of Bergamo
Two-year English-taught LM-49 master's in Bergamo on sustainable tourism planning, destination management and marketing, with curricula in environmental and digital strategies or sport and cultural events, plus a traineeship.
Master
2 years
Bergamo
English
University of Bergamo
Planning and Management of Tourism Systems is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's (class LM-49) taught in English by the University of Bergamo at its Città Alta campus. Two curricula cover digital and environmental strategy or sport and cultural events. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
- A three-year bachelor's degree or a foreign qualification recognised as eligible.
- Italian degrees in tourism, languages, linguistic mediation or cultural heritage give direct admission; other graduates need at least 40 credits in the course's core fields, such as tourism economics, geography, art history, sociology and languages.
- English at B2 level, shown for example by First Certificate, TOEFL 72 or IELTS 5.5, or by a degree taught in English.
- No entrance test: a commission checks the curricular requirements and then assesses your personal preparation.
- Translated degree and transcript, course descriptions, passport copy and at least one reference.
About the programme
Planning and Management of Tourism Systems (PMTS) is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-49 tourism development and management) worth 120 ECTS and taught in English. It belongs to the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures and is taught at the Rosate campus in Città Alta, the historic upper town of Bergamo.
The course is part of the university's internationalisation project and uses a multidisciplinary approach, with visiting lecturers from abroad. It covers tourism from historical, cultural, territorial and economic angles, with a focus on sustainable and responsible tourism and the role of local communities. It suits graduates in tourism, languages, cultural heritage, geography or economics who want to plan and manage destinations.
What you will study
You choose between two curricula: Environmental and Digital Strategies for Sustainable Tourism, and SporTour, on sport and cultural events management for responsible tourism. Units in the 2026/27 Environmental and Digital Strategies plan include:
- Tourism Management and Marketing (12 ECTS)
- Mobilities and Environment Studies (12 ECTS)
- Economics for Tourism Destination, English for Tourism and IT for Tourism Services
- Cultural Studies and Heritage Narratives, or Environmental Heritage for Tourism (12 ECTS)
- Environmental Issues for Green Tourism Development and Digital Strategies for Sustainable Tourism (12 ECTS each)
- AI and Data Science for Tourism
- A choice of Cross-Cultural Communication, French, Spanish or German
How the programme is taught
Teaching is student-oriented and practical. The plan includes a Tourism Think Tank across the first year, a workshop and a 6 ECTS traineeship, and the course runs field work, project work with cities, guided study trips in Italy, summer schools and blended intensive programmes. Students can also apply for double degrees with Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey (Hospitality and Tourism Management) or Université Lumière Lyon 2 (Master en Tourisme).
Career paths
The course prepares graduates for tourism roles in government bodies, foundations, and public and private companies. It lists:
- Market analysis, planning and evaluation of tourism and local development projects
- Design of communication and services for territories
- Planning tourist services, with attention to sustainable and responsible tourism
- Promotion of cultural and environmental heritage
- Training activities in tourism
Fees and scholarships
At the University of Bergamo tuition depends on family income. The 2026/27 application portal shows this degree with a first instalment of €0 to €400 and a second of €0 to €1,700, plus a €156 enrolment payment, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The university also manages the Lombardy DSU scholarship, awarded on income and merit.
How to apply from outside the EU
Prepare a translated degree and transcript, a description of your courses, an English certificate, your passport and at least one reference, then apply on the University of Bergamo DreamApply portal. A €30 payment lets you apply to up to two master's degrees. In the 2026/27 cycle the calls ran from 24 November 2025 to 31 January 2026; 2027/28 dates are not yet published.
Admitted students then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment and request a type D study visa.
How ApplyAZ helps
If this programme fits your goals, ApplyAZ can include it in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes at Italian public universities. We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose, submit your applications and Universitaly pre-enrolment, file your DSU scholarship application and prepare your visa file, with a named person on each stage. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa. See how ApplyAZ works or check your eligibility.
Questions and answers
Is Planning and Management of Tourism Systems taught in English?
Yes. The 2026/27 course catalogue lists English as the teaching language, and applicants need English at B2 level.
Where is the course taught?
At the University of Bergamo Rosate campus in Città Alta, the historic upper town of Bergamo.
Which bachelor's degrees are accepted?
Italian degrees in tourism, languages, linguistic mediation or cultural heritage give direct admission. Other graduates need at least 40 credits in fields such as tourism economics, geography, art history, sociology and languages.
Is there an entrance test?
No. A commission checks the curricular requirements and assesses your personal preparation from your application.
Can I study abroad or earn a double degree?
Yes. The course names double degrees with Fairleigh Dickinson University in the United States and Université Lumière Lyon 2 in France, alongside summer schools and international programmes.
How much are the fees?
Fees depend on family income. For 2026/27 the first instalment is €0 to €400 and the second €0 to €1,700, plus €156 at enrolment. The application fee is €30.
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