BS

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Learn more about studying Hospitality and Tourism Management as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    20,190USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Purdue University Northwest says about their program:

Purdue University Northwest’s Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management is offered by one of the nation’s premier schools of its kind, the White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

This comprehensive interdisciplinary degree program builds job-relevant skills that power your future in the flourishing hospitality and tourism industry.

  • Hospitality and tourism management majors experience state-of-the-art facilities outfitted with a fully functioning, professionally stocked restaurant, technology-rich classrooms, and a cutting-edge beverage lab and kitchen space.
  • A multi-functional approach to the industry leads to a degree that opens doors while allowing you to focus on specific areas of the field.
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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High School transcript or diploma or equivalent. If necessary, include a copy that has been professionally translated to English.
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA or equivalent.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A completed four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 (“B”) on a 4.0 scale (some departments may require higher).

English Proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo

    100

Postgraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo

    115

English Proficiency Waivers

  • If you earned a bachelor’s or graduate degree within the last 36 months from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction in a country where English is the native language, you may be exempted.

Entry Requirements

Program specific: College of Business (direct admission): SAT CR+M 850–900 and overall GPA ≥ 2.20 (hospitality & tourism: GPA ≥ 2.00).

Documents Required

Undergraduate:

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Financial Documentation

Postgraduate:

  • Academic Transcripts & Degree Certificates
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose & Personal History Statement
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Test Scores (Program-Dependent)
  • Financial Support Documents
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from US$19,340 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    from US$13,892 per year

Funding

Scholarship Award

PNW has 180+ scholarships funded by alumni, local foundations and campus organizations—including awards that are open to all students regardless of citizenship status.

Automatic Merit Consideration

All first-time freshmen (including internationals) are automatically considered for a suite of merit scholarships—no extra application beyond your admissions file. Awards are based on your high-school GPA, test scores (if submitted), leadership, etc.
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What is the cost of living near Purdue University Northwest?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Purdue University Northwest

Many international students will require a visa to study in USA and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.