Kilis 7 Aralık University
Tourism and Hospitality Vocational School
General Information
The Department of Tourism, Hotel, and Catering Services at Kilis 7 Aralık University Vocational School traces its origins to the 2012-2013 academic year, when the Tourism and Hotel Management Program commenced operations and began admitting students. In the 2015-2016 academic year, the Culinary Arts Program was added, and the department has since offered two integrated programs at the associate degree level. In the 2017-2018 academic year, the department separated from the Vocational School and was established as Kilis 7 Aralık University Tourism and Hotel Management Vocational School under Kilis 7 Aralık University. The programs, Tourism and Hotel Management and Culinary Arts, continue to deliver education in the morning (first) teaching shift. These programs are designed to train mid-level qualified personnel capable of contributing to service production processes and, where appropriate, establishing their own businesses.
The Department of Travel, Tourism, and Leisure Services began admitting students to the Travel Services Program in the 2017-2018 academic year and continues to offer associate degree-level education.
The demand for skilled mid-level professionals who can meet guest expectations in the evolving tourism sector continues to grow. Within the Vocational School, the Tourism and Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, and Tourism and Travel Services Programs are associate degree programs designed to respond to industry needs through vocational automation, foundational foreign language skills, and strong professional competencies. These programs aim to equip students with theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and a readiness to develop, while fostering collaboration with the sector to ensure employability and ongoing professional growth.