About an hour up the coast from Barcelona, the village of Sant Pol de Mar has a hotel school that runs its own working hotel. EUHT StPOL is affiliated with the University of Girona. Students take official degrees in tourism and hotel management, culinary arts courses and master's programmes, with practical training in the hotel's kitchens, restaurant and reception.
Sant Pol de Mar, Barcelona, Spain
Official website: santpol.edu.es
University hotel school
University of Girona
Working hotel on the Maresme coast
€9,000 – €15,000
International students, approximate, varies by programme
€9,000 – €12,000
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 santpol.edu.es before you apply.
Bachelor's Degree in Tourism and Hotel Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0 for English track
Culinary Arts Programme
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
Spanish or English, interview
Master in International Hotel Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
Master in Culinary Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
Training inside a working hotel.
University of Girona affiliation for official degrees.
A seaside village setting.
Graduates work in hotel operations, front office and food and beverage around Europe.
Culinary graduates cook in Barcelona restaurants and Costa Brava hotels.
Non-EU graduates may qualify for a Spanish job-search residence permit after finishing.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
October start
Sant Pol is a small whitewashed fishing village on the Maresme coast, with a beach below the old town. The R1 Rodalies train runs along the shore to Barcelona.
Life is quiet and cheaper than in Barcelona, though summer brings tourists. Girona is also within reach by train.
Admission letter from EUHT StPOL
Proof of funds for living costs
Private health insurance valid in Spain
Medical certificate
Police clearance certificate
Valid passport and visa application form
The school admits on a rolling basis. Non-EU students should apply by spring for September so there is time for the Spanish student visa.
Undergraduate programmes start in September; master's programmes usually in October.
Non-EU students apply for a student visa at the Spanish consulate. Get the police certificate and medical certificate sorted early, since both usually need apostille or translation.
Tourism and hotel management, culinary arts and hotel management master's programmes are the main options. Entry needs secondary school (or a degree for master's), an interview, and Spanish or English depending on the track.
Ask admissions about grants and fee reductions. Scholarships for international students are limited.
