University Partners

UNIVERSITY PARTNERS

HUU has partnered with leading universities across the UK who have committed to drive the future of hospitality education! These universities are always looking to put their students in front of employers.

If you would like to connect with one of these universities contact one of the HUU & HJUK team on: tash@hjuk.com

If you are a university and would like to connect to an employer please send your request to: tash@hjuk.com

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Buckinghamshire New University Hotel and Hospitality School

Whether you’re looking to kick-start your career in Hotel and Hospitality, or take it to the next level, here at Buckinghamshire New University we will help to get you there.

From undergraduate and postgraduate, our portfolio of industry-focused programmes allows you to get hands-on whilst learning from a teaching team with an array of experience and knowledge. You’ll also have the opportunity to benefit from our industry mentoring scheme.

Our Programmes:

FdA Hospitality Management
BA (Hons) Hotel Management
BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management
BA (Hons) Hotel and Events Management
BA (Hons) Hospitality Entrepreneur
MSc Hotel Innovation and Sustainability
MSc Hospitality Leadership
MSc Hospitality Strategy and Governance
MSc Food Media and Marketing

During your time with Hotel and Hospitality school, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in placements with our industry-partners, giving you the opportunity to put your learning into practice.

Modules on our programmes enable you to delve into contemporary challenges and teaching offers industry-centric philosophy that is underpinned with an interdisciplinary approach to hotel and hospitality education.

We’re also part of the Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME) and connected to the Institute of Hospitality Educational Membership Scheme, the world’s leading, award-winning, professional membership body for hospitality professionals around the globe.

Our links with leading industry professionals and businesses ensure that upon graduation you’re ready to walk into a relevant role with passion, confidence and a holistic overview.

Coventry University London Campus

Coventry University London Campus is located in the heart of the City of London. Our main teaching site, University House, is easily recognizable by its 16-foot high gateway, situated just a short walk from Liverpool Street station.

We currently offer the following hospitality courses:

BSc International Hospitality & Tourism Management
MSc International Hospitality & Tourism Management

Three annual intakes for the BSc program (September, January, and May), with an average of 80 students per level each year.
Two annual intakes for the MSc program (September and January), with an average of 120 students per year.

The University of West London (UWL)

The University of West London (UWL) is located in Ealing, West London. Studying at UWL gives our students the best of both worlds; a vibrant local community and beautiful parks on their doorstep and the hustle and bustle of central London a few stops away on the Tube.

We have been teaching culinary and tourism courses for over 70 years. The London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in hospitality management.

The undergraduate BSc(Hons) International Hospitality Management course is an innovative course that looks into both the practical and managerial aspects of the world of hospitality. Students will gain important transferable skills, such as customer service and analytics as well as practical skills in our award-winning restaurant Pillars. The course has a strong focus on technology and sustainability, as well as delivering the skills needed for the hospitality managers of the future.

We currently have over 300 undergraduate students on the course.

Courses offered:

BSc (Hons ) international Hospitality Management

BSc (Hons) Air Transport Management with ATPL Studies

BSc (Hons) Air Transport Management with Private Pilot License

BSc (Hons) Aviation Management with Commerical Pilot Training

BSc (Hons) Air Transport Management with FATPL

BSc (Hons) Airline and Airport Management

BSc (Hons) ESports Management with Event Production

BA (Hons) Event Management

BA (Hons) ESports

BA (Hons) ESports with Livestreaming

BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management

BSc (Hons) Culinary Arts Management

BSc (Hons) Future Food and Culinary Management

BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Food Management

MSc Food Business Management

MSc Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing

MA Luxury Hospitality Management

MSc Advanced Air Mobility Management

Executive MSc Air Transport Operations and Management

MA International Tourism and Aviation Management

Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is located within the World Heritage Site in Canterbury, Kent, which makes it a perfect place to explore Tourism, Hospitality and Events courses. Canterbury is a historic city surrounded by beautiful beaches and interesting scenery.

Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are meticulously designed to blend theories with practical applications. This hands-on approach allows students to learn and apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios, thereby honing their managerial and other transferrable skills and preparing them for the dynamic world of work.

We offer the following courses:

BSc International Tourism Management
BSc International Hospitality Management
BSc International Tourism & Hospitality Management
BSc Events Management
MSc Events & Tourism Management
MSc International Hospitality Management

We offer our students opportunities to interact regularly with employers and industry practitioners through field trips, conferences and guest speakers. We also develop case studies on current and future trends in the tourism, hospitality, and events industries.

The University of Essex (The Edge Hotel School)

The Edge Hotel School at the University of Essex experience is like no other student experience. Here, you will gain real hospitality experience and hands-on skills in our on-campus, while studying for your degree at the University of Essex. Your learning is complemented by your access to Wivenhoe House Hotel - putting the knowledge you gain into practice throughout your degree.

Our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees offer a lot of flexibility; whether you want to study a full 3-year course, add in a year abroad at one of our partners across the globe or just need one of our Final Year Entry degrees to top up your qualifications, we offer you the chance to tailor your degree to fit you.

The courses we offer are:
• FdA/BA (Hons) Events Management
• FdA/BA(Hons) Hospitality Management
• FdA/BA (Hons) International Tourism Management
• MSc International Hospitality Management
• MSc International Events Management
• MSc International Tourism Management

We were also named ‘Best Hospitality School in Europe’ at the 2025 European Mise en Place Cup!

The University of Sunderland in London

At the University of Sunderland in London, you'll have access to nationally ranked, high-quality education. Our Tourism, Hospitality and Events courses are ranked 1st in the country for Teaching Quality and Student Experience in the Times and Sunday Time Good University Guide 2020. They're also ranked best in the UK for student satisfaction by the Complete University Guide 2021.

Our friendly and experienced academic staff include both active researchers and industry practitioners which informs our teaching. That means you'll always have access to the latest thinking in the tourism, hospitality and events industries.

Sheffield Hallam University

At Sheffield Hallam University you will develop the skills and knowledge required to become an industry expert in both You’ll become a socially conscious management professional who’s able to meet tomorrow’s sustainability challenges and customer needs with strong business acumen and the ability to think and act strategically.

tourism and hospitality, gaining real-world experience at every level.

You will -

Study the fundamentals of global tourism and hospitality operations or aviation.
Develop vital skills in marketing, leadership and project management.
Take opportunities to study abroad, gain experience and study a language.
Deliver a consultancy project for a tourism or hospitality client.
Build your network through our professional body accreditations and Institute of Travel and Tourism.

Our courses are accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and the Tourism Management Institute and are taught within Sheffield Business School which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and has been awarded the Business School Impact System label by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

We offer the following courses -
BSc International Tourism and Hospitality Business Management
BSc International Tourism and Hospitality Business Management (1 year top-up)
BSc Airline and Airport Management
BSc Airline and Airport Management with Foundation Year
BSc Airline and Airport Management (1 year top-up)
MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management
MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management with Work Experience
MSc International Tourism and Aviation Management
MSc International Tourism and Aviation Management with Work Experience
MSc Hospitality and Culinary Arts
MSc Hospitality and Culinary Arts with Work Experience

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Manchester Metropolitan University

The International Hospitality Business Management Programme at Manchester Metropolitan University, located in the vibrant heart of Manchester City Centre, is designed to provide you with an industry-driven education. This programme offers unparalleled exposure to the hospitality sector, with hands-on learning opportunities facilitated through partnerships with leading global hotel brands, including Marriott, Hilton, Radisson Edwardian, and Melia Hotels. With a strong international focus, you can participate in international field trips that broaden your cultural and business perspectives, as well as in prestigious global business competitions that hone your professional skills. This programme combines rigorous academic training with real-world industry insights, preparing you to excel in the dynamic global hospitality sector.

We offer the below courses,

BSc. International Hospitality Business Management – 3 Year
Bsc. International Hospitality Business Management with placement – 4 Year
Bsc. International Hospitality Business Management with study abroad – 4 Year
BSc. International Hospitality Business Management with placement and study abroad – 4 Year
BSc. International Hospitality Business Management Top Up Year – 1 Year

Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University is ranked 3rd in the UK and 20th in the world for Hospitality and Leisure Management programmes, QS World University Rankings 2024.

Our industry-focused programmes across the undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio put Enterprise, Employability and Experiential Learning at the heart of the student experience.

Our programmes:

Events Management BSc (Hons) (BSc (Hons)
International Hospitality and Tourism Management (BSc (Hons)
Marketing and Events Management (BA (Hons)
International Hospitality and Tourism Management (Final Year Entry) (BSc (Hons)
Global Events Management (MSc)
International Hospitality, Events and Tourism Management (MSc)
International Hotel and Tourism Management (MSc)
Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management (MPhil, PhD)

The Bacchus Mentoring Programme provides students with a space to hear from working professionals across a range of industries such as live events and luxury hotel operations. Student Societies are also hugely popular at Oxford Brookes and the Bacchus Society, run by current Hospitality, Tourism and Events students, is one that offers a range of exciting extra curricular career opportunities. Students have the opportunity to take an optional 1 year work placement in their third year of study, making it a 4-year course.

Leeds Beckett University

Join a dynamic community at Leeds Beckett University, where future leaders in events, tourism, and hospitality are empowered to think big, act responsibly, and make a global impact. Our innovative, industry-connected courses combine cutting-edge research with real-world experience. At the UK Centre for Events Management, you'll gain hands-on practice through live projects and career-focused opportunities with partners Live Recruitment Agency. Hospitality students benefit from placements within up to 33 organisations in the Leeds Hotels & Venues Association network, and Tourism students explore interesting destinations and opportunities in partnership with Jet2. You'll learn from expert tutors and collaborate with passionate peers, with chances to volunteer, network, and bring your ideas to life. Our award-winning graduates have delivered iconic experiences—from the London 2012 Olympics to the One Love concert—and continue to shape bold, inclusive events around the world. With strong industry links and a supportive, diverse teaching team, Leeds Beckett gives you the confidence, skills, and connections to thrive in this exciting global industry—and, should you wish, progress into a variety of innovative postgraduate programmes

Courses are :

BA(Hons) Events Management
BA(Hons) Intenational Tourism Management
BSc(Hons) Hospitality Business Management

PG Cert International Events management
PG Dip International Events management
MSc International Events management

PG Cert International Hospitality Management
PG Dip International Hospitality Management
MSc International Hospitality Management

PG Cert International Tourism Management
PG Dip International Tourism Management
MSc International Tourism Management

PG Dip Responsible Tourism Management
PG Cert Responsible Tourism Management
MSc Responsible Tourism Management

PG Cert Sport Events Management
PG Dip Sport Events Management
MSc Sport Events Management

University College Birmingham

With a long, rich and diverse history across the food and hospitality sectors, University College Birmingham is one of the UK’s leading institutes for global hospitality education.

On our courses, you will not only develop practical skills, but the industry knowledge and strategic thinking to become a stand-out management professional tuned in to the demands of today’s hospitality and tourism industries. You will also be taught in world-class facilities, from our training kitchens endorsed by the likes of Michel Roux Jr, food science and innovation suite and award-winning restaurant to our aviation skills suite - complete with replica plane – with plenty of placements and enrichment built into your studies.

All our teams have impressively strong links with the industries they operate in, whether that’s with governing bodies, global organisations or alumni networks, and we work over 1,000 employers to provide placements and other opportunities for our students, which include British Airways, TUI, Celtic Manor Resort and The Savoy in London, as well as overseas employers such as Disney. With award-winning student support (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024), we are accredited by professional bodies including the Institute of Hospitality and are an Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre of Excellence, so you know your degree has been developed by the best in the field.

We offer the following courses:

BA (Hons / FdA Aviation and Airport Management

BSc (Hons) / FdSc Bakery and Patisserie Technology

BA (Hons) / FdA Culinary Arts Management

BA (Hons) / FdA Events Management

BSc (Hons) / FdSc Food and Nutrition

BA (Hons) FdA International Hospitality and Tourism Management

BA (Hons) / FdA International Tourism Management

FdA Professional Chef

MSc / PGDip Aviation Management

MA / PGDip Culinary Arts Management

MSc / PGDip Global Meetings and Events Management

MSc / PGDip Hospitality with Tourism Management

MSc / PGDip International Hospitality Management

MSc / PGDip International Tourism Management

MA / PGDip Marketing Management for Events, Hospitality and Tourism

University of Surrey

The University of Surrey has been pioneering research and teaching in hospitality, tourism and events management for over 60 years and puts students’ employability at the centre of the curriculum.

We are ranked 2nd in the world for hospitality and tourism management in the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024. We are 1st in the UK and 15th in the world for hospitality and leisure management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. We are also 1st for tourism, transport, travel and heritage studies in the Complete University Guide 2025.

We have a strong employability record: 100% of Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management undergraduate students and 94% of our postgraduate taught students were in employment 15 months after they left Surrey (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA)

We pride ourselves on offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses that are both academically rigorous and anchored in the real world. We also deliver a range of CPD and short courses. All our teaching and research activities are underpinned by the latest industry thinking and we regularly host leading practitioners as guest speakers.

All our undergraduate programmes offer the option to take a placement in industry, either in the UK or overseas. Students on placements are supported by our award-winning Careers and Employability team.

Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism. This recognition validates our exemplary record of graduate employment, and enhanced student opportunities achieved through valuable industry networks and specialist staff involved in world-leading research.

The undergraduate degree programmes we offer are:

International Airline and Airport Management BSc (Hons)
International Event Management BSc (Hons)
International Hospitality Management BSc (Hons)
International Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc (Hons)
International Tourism Management BSc (Hons).

Our postgraduate taught programmes are:

Air Transport Management MSc
International Events Management MSc
International Hotel Management MSc
International Tourism Management MSc
Strategic Hotel Management MSc.

University of Bedfordshire – Hospitality & Tourism

Based in the heart of southern England with campuses in Luton and Bedford, the University of Bedfordshire is a modern, inclusive institution known for its strong focus on employability, student support, and industry-relevant teaching. It attracts students from over 100 countries with its vibrant learning environment and commitment to academic excellence.

The University of Bedfordshire offers dynamic undergraduate and postgraduate programs in hospitality and tourism, combining academic theory with practical experience to prepare students for global careers. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, digital innovation, and strategic business planning, courses are designed to reflect the evolving demands of the industry. Students benefit from state-of-the-art simulation tools, guest lectures, and opportunities for professional placements with leading employers such as TUI, Marriott, and London Luton Airport. The university’s strong industry links and applied teaching approach ensure graduates are well-equipped to thrive in the hospitality and tourism sectors.

Undergraduate Courses:

BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management
BSc (Hons) International Tourism with Hospitality Management
BSc (Hons) Travel, Aviation and Tourism Management
BA (Hons) Business Administration (International Tourism Management) – Top-Up

Postgraduate Courses:

MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management