Master in Tourism Systems and Hospitality Management at University of Palermo
Two-year English-taught master's in Palermo, born from an agreement with the Chaplin School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Florida International University, preparing graduates for the global tourism and hospitality industry.
Master
2 years
Palermo
English
University of Palermo
Tourism Systems and Hospitality Management is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-49 R) taught in English at the University of Palermo, linked by agreement to FIU's Chaplin School of Tourism and Hospitality Management. Access is open. Non-EU students pay €211 to €378 by country list for 2026/27, or an income-based fee.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent foreign qualification, with your transcript of records; the course coordinator assesses whether your background fits the degree.
- English at B2 level, shown by an official certificate or a Medium of Instruction certificate.
- A CV, a valid passport and a passport photo, uploaded to the UniPa student portal.
- An admission interview: for 2026/27 the department set interviews for this degree, with details from master.hfb@unipa.it.
- At enrolment, a declaration of value or a CIMEA statement of comparability, or a Diploma Supplement with a CIMEA statement of verification.
About the programme
Tourism Systems and Hospitality Management is a two-year master's degree in class LM-49 R, worth 120 ECTS and run by the Department of Economics, Business and Statistics (SEAS) of the University of Palermo. UniPa lists it among its programmes fully taught in English for 2026/27. Teaching is in person in Palermo and access is open, so places are not capped.
The degree grew out of an agreement between the University of Palermo and the Chaplin School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Florida International University (FIU). UniPa presents it as a way to prepare for the next step of a career in the global tourism and hospitality industry, and it suits graduates aiming to work in that sector.
What you will study
As its name says, the programme covers tourism systems and hospitality management, taught within UniPa's economics, business and statistics department. Advanced Tourism Statistics is one of its course units. The full list of course units, credits and electives for each cohort is published on the degree's page in the UniPa online course catalogue, which is the reference for the study plan.
How the programme is taught
Classes are held on the Palermo campus, and as with every UniPa master's degree the two years end with the defence of a thesis. The degree also opens short international experiences: in June 2026 the department called for five of its students to join a Blended Intensive Programme, Smart and Mindful Islands, at the University of the Aegean in Greece.
Career paths
UniPa positions the degree for careers in the global tourism and hospitality industry, drawing on its link with the Chaplin School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at FIU.
Fees and scholarships
Fees follow UniPa's general rules. For 2026/27, non-EU students residing abroad can pay a fixed amount set by their country list (€211 for List B2A, €267 for List B2B, €378 for other countries, with €156 of regional tax and stamp duty included) or choose the income-based route, €156 plus a variable part calculated from an ISEE parificato. The tuition fees page has the details. ERSU Palermo scholarships look at merit and family income, and UniPa names a tuition fee waiver among their benefits.
How to apply from outside the EU
For 2026/27 the department held admission interviews for this degree, and applicants were asked to write to master.hfb@unipa.it for details. Non-EU applicants first register on the UniPa student portal and upload a passport, photo, bachelor's degree, transcript, CV and an English B2 or Medium of Instruction certificate; the office and then the course coordinator assess the file.
With an admission letter you pre-enrol on Universitaly and apply for a type D study visa. The 2026/27 deadlines were 20 July 2026 for the portal and 4 August 2026 for Universitaly; 2027/28 dates were not out in September 2026. The non-EU master's procedure lists the enrolment documents.
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Questions and answers
Is Tourism Systems and Hospitality Management taught in English?
Yes. UniPa lists it among its programmes fully taught in English for 2026/27, and teaching is in person in Palermo. Non-EU applicants show English at B2 level with a certificate or a Medium of Instruction certificate.
What is the link with Florida International University?
UniPa says the degree stems from an agreement between the University of Palermo and the Chaplin School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Florida International University (FIU).
Is there an entrance test?
There is no written test and access is open. For 2026/27 the department held admission interviews for this degree; applicants were asked to write to master.hfb@unipa.it for details. The course coordinator also assesses each non-EU file.
What careers does it lead to?
UniPa presents the degree as preparation for the next step of a career in the global tourism and hospitality industry.
How much are the fees?
For 2026/27 non-EU students living abroad pay €211, €267 or €378 a year by country list, or €156 plus an income-based amount. ERSU Palermo scholarships consider merit and family income.
When can I apply?
The 2027/28 dates were not published in September 2026. For 2026/27 the UniPa portal application closed on 20 July 2026 and Universitaly pre-enrolment on 4 August 2026.
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