MASTER OF TOURISM STUDIES

Purwanchal University Kathmandu, Nepal Masters

AccreditationPurwanchal University

LevelMasters

Established2002

LocationKathmandu, Nepal

Overview

KATH is Nepal's only institution dedicated exclusively to tourism and hospitality education, and its Master of Tourism Studies (MTS) is the programme of choice for professionals and graduates who want to build a career at the senior management level in tourism, destination management, and travel service planning. Here is what sets it apart.

Reason	What It Means for You
Advanced Tourism Curriculum	From destination management and sustainable tourism to tourism policy and project planning — every subject is designed around the real demands of senior roles in the global tourism industry.
Industry-Oriented Learning	Teaching combines classroom sessions with case studies, field visits, tourism simulations, and direct interaction with tourism and hospitality professionals.
Experienced Faculty	Students learn from qualified instructors with real tourism and hospitality industry backgrounds, supported by visiting experts from Nepal's leading travel organisations and institutions.
International Recognition	KATH students have received the WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarship and a Gold Medal from the Pasang Lhamu Mountaineering Foundation — recognition that reflects the institution's quality.
Strong Placement Network	Alumni work in major travel agencies, airlines, hotels, destination management organisations, and international tourism bodies in Nepal and across 15+ countries.
Flexible Specialisation Tracks	Students choose from five specialisation areas — Travel Agency Management, Airlines Management, Hospitality Management, Tourism Marketing, and MICE Tourism — tailoring the degree to their career goals.
Seven Active Student Clubs	From tourism simulations to cultural nights and entrepreneurship camps — campus life at KATH is rich, structured, and career-relevant.
Government and NGO Training	KATH has conducted training for the Department of Immigration, TRPAP, Eco-Himal, and UN/MEDEP projects — demonstrating its credibility beyond classroom education.