Shannon College of Hotel Management is a specialist hotel school near Shannon Airport in the west of Ireland, and part of the University of Galway. Its degrees combine classroom study with paid international placements in leading hotels. Graduates have gone on to senior roles in hotels around the world.
Shannon, Ireland
Official website: shannoncollege.com
1951
University of Galway
Paid international hotel placements
€14,000 – €20,000
Non-EU students, including some on-campus costs
€10,000 – €13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on shannoncollege.com before you apply.
BBS International Hotel Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc International Hospitality Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Diploma in Hotel Management
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Professional Diploma in Hospitality
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Paid placements in top international hotels.
University of Galway degrees.
Residential campus near the Shannon estuary.
Graduates reach management roles in hotels worldwide.
Master's graduates can stay in Ireland for up to two years on the Stamp 1G.
Placements often lead to job offers.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The college is a residential campus with training kitchens and bars near Shannon Airport.
Shannon is a small town near Limerick and the west coast, with low rent by Irish standards.
Letter of acceptance from Shannon College
Proof of tuition fee payment
Proof of EUR 10,000 living funds
Private medical insurance
English test at required level
Passport valid twelve months beyond arrival
Applications are rolling. Non-EU students should apply by spring for September.
Programmes start in September.
Most non-EU students need a D study visa for Ireland. The key documents are the acceptance letter, fee receipt, bank statements showing EUR 10,000 and private health insurance. You register for an IRP once you're in the country.
International hotel management and hospitality management are the main programmes. Entry needs school or degree results and IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Ask the college about scholarships.
