The Hospitality Management and Tourism (HMT) program will prepare you for the specialized knowledge needed within the hospitality industry. The degree will help you become a professional focused on technology and consumer needs within the service industry.

The Hospitality Management & Tourism is a Bachelor degree offered by University of Kentucky at its main campus in Lexington, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.
About Bachelor of Hospitality Management & Tourism
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Hospitality Management & Tourism at University of Kentucky
Entry Requirements
- Freshman Admission: Applicants who have not attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND who have met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
- Transfer Admission : Applicants who have attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
- Non-degree Admission: Applicants who are exchange or visiting students.
- Conditional Admission: Applicants who meet UK’s academic requirements for admission but do not meet the minimum language proficiency requirement or the departmental specific requirements (such as certain SAT/ACT math scores for Engineering and Nursing).
- Students who are offered conditional admission because of English may either resubmit a higher TOEFL/IELTS score or enroll in UK's Center for English as a Second Language program. The duration of these courses will depend on placement test results and individual student progress. Upon successful completion of the English language course(s), the student will move seamlessly into a degree program at UK. This means no TOEFL/IELTS scores will be required if students complete CESL.
- Students who require a higher math score for Engineering may submit a higher score or switch their intended major to a program that does not have specific requirements.
- No additional application is required for Conditional Admission.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Hospitality Management & Tourism
A degree that's sure to take you places...
The Hospitality Management and Tourism (HMT) bachelor of science program integrates service management principles, marketing techniques, and financial management into a curriculum focused on managing a variety of facilities. Our coursework challenges students to think creatively across marketing, communication, management, and facility operations.
Courses provide students with the knowledge and experience they need to understand current trends and applications in the hospitality and tourism industries. HMT students complete hands-on projects focusing on several aspects of hospitality and tourism: destination marketing & management, food & beverage, lodging, attractions, convention and meeting planning, non-profit management and special event coordinating.
Come See for Yourself
To learn more about this program, campus life, and chat with an advisor, schedule a campus visit. Virtual visits may be necessary in some cases.
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Hospitality Management & Tourism at University of Kentucky
How to Apply for Bachelor of Hospitality Management & Tourism at University of Kentucky
1. Complete UK International Application for Undergraduate Admission or Common Application
2. $60 Application processing fee (non-refundable)
3. Official transcripts in English
4. English proficiency directly from testing center:
- TOEFL: 71 iBT, 543 IPT (UK administered)
- TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
- IELTS: 6.0
- Duolingo: 105
5. Optional tests: ACT / SAT (M+CR) Scores
- ACT school code: 1554 | SAT school code - 1837
- Required for engineering programs and scholarships
Priority Deadline:
- December 1 for Fall semester (August start)
- October 15 for Spring semester (January start)
*Scholarship deadline for freshmen international undergraduate students is December 1.

United States of America, Lexington