Master in Tourism Management

Tuition costs 50,000 CNY per year; the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Jan 5, 2027.

The Master in Tourism Management at Nankai University is a degree program for international students who want to learn about managing tourism businesses. It's a Master's degree that takes a few years to complete and is taught in English.

The curriculum covers subjects like tourism marketing, hospitality management, and cultural tourism. Students develop skills in problem-solving, leadership, and communication through hands-on projects and case studies.

Graduates can pursue careers as Tourism Managers, Travel Agents, Hotel Managers, Tour Operators, or Destination Marketing Managers. They can work in the tourism industry, hospitality sector, or travel companies.

Nankai University is a prestigious multidisciplinary university in Tianjin with a century of academic excellence since its founding in 1919. As a member of China’s top university groups, Nankai offers strong programs across sciences, humanities, business and the arts, with particular recognition for mathematics, chemistry, history and economics. The campus culture blends rigorous scholarship with a tradition of civic engagement and intellectual inquiry.

Nankai provides extensive academic resources including four main libraries, large digital collections and dedicated research centres, enabling students to pursue ambitious projects and cross-disciplinary study. Facilities for sports, cultural activities and student organizations support a balanced student life, while the multipurpose smart campus card and widespread campus wifi make daily life convenient. Close links with industry and research institutes create internship and research opportunities for undergraduates and postgraduates.

Located in Tianjin, a dynamic city close to Beijing, Nankai students benefit from thriving industry, international business presence and cultural events. International students find strong orientation support, language resources and a welcoming campus community. Graduates leave with strong credentials, research experience and the professional networks needed to succeed in academic, public and private sectors at home and abroad.