About the university
Shannon College of Hotel Management was founded in 1951 and is now part of the University of Galway. It is Ireland's only dedicated hotel management college, with a small campus at Shannon International Airport in County Clare.
The college is known for its long paid placements. Students on the Bachelor of Business Studies and Bachelor of Commerce in International Hotel Management complete 21 months of paid work placement, first in a hotel in Ireland or Europe and then as trainee managers abroad. The college reports a 100% employment record for its undergraduate hotel management graduates.
For Indian students the appeal is a hospitality degree with a strong industry network, a University of Galway award, and non-EU fees of about €16,000 a year for undergraduates and €19,900 for one-year master's courses. Every applicant must pass an entrance interview.
Shannon is a small town in County Clare next to Shannon Airport. It is quiet compared with Dublin, and life centres on the campus and its student community.
- Founded
- 1951 by Dr Brendan O'Regan; 75 years celebrated in 2026
- Type
- Public; a college of the University of Galway and Ireland's only dedicated hotel management college
- Nationalities
- 20+ nationalities (2027 undergraduate prospectus)
- Paid placement
- 21 months of paid work placement on the hotel management degrees
- Campus
- Shannon International Airport, County Clare
- Alumni
- Over 3,000 graduates
- Intakes
- September
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business Studies (International Hotel Management)
- Fee / year
- €16,050
- Duration
- 4 years and 9 months (including 21 months of paid placement)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5); PTE 50–57; TOEFL iBT 60–78
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Commerce in International Hotel Management
- Fee / year
- €16,050
- Duration
- 4 years and 9 months (including 21 months of paid placement; final year at University of Galway)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5); PTE 50–57; TOEFL iBT 60–78
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business Studies in Global Luxury & Experience Management
- Fee / year
- €16,150
- Duration
- See course page (new course)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5); PTE 50–57; TOEFL iBT 60–78
- Postgraduate
MSc (Business and Hospitality)
- Fee / year
- €19,900
- Duration
- 1 year (full time), with a 3-month paid internship
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5; PTE 61 (61 in each part); TOEFL iBT 88
- Postgraduate
MSc Revenue & Hospitality Performance
- Fee / year
- €19,900
- Duration
- 1 year (full time), optional 3-month paid internship
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5; PTE 61 (61 in each part); TOEFL iBT 88
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Studies (International Hotel Management) | 4 years and 9 months (including 21 months of paid placement) | €16,050 | ≈ ₹17 lakh |
| Bachelor of Commerce in International Hotel Management | 4 years and 9 months (including 21 months of paid placement; final year at University of Galway) | €16,050 | ≈ ₹17 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business Studies in Global Luxury & Experience Management | See course page (new course) | €16,150 | ≈ ₹17.1 lakh |
| MSc (Business and Hospitality) | 1 year (full time), with a 3-month paid internship | €19,900 | ≈ ₹21.1 lakh |
| MSc Revenue & Hospitality Performance | 1 year (full time), optional 3-month paid internship | €19,900 | ≈ ₹21.1 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Shannon College of Hotel Management with similar universities in Ireland.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Submit Shannon College's International Application Form with certified, translated school results (Class 12 mark sheets), a passport copy and a personal statement. The online application fee is €35.
- Every applicant must pass an entrance interview, held in person by visiting representatives or by video call. It is scored out of 300 and you need at least 150.
- Country-specific academic requirements are set by the University of Galway; ask the admissions officer how your Class 12 percentage is assessed.
- A one-year International Business Foundation programme is available for students who need a preparatory year.
Postgraduate
- Apply through the University of Galway online application portal.
- Applicants also pass an entrance interview.
- Part-time courses are not open to international students because of visa rules.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (certified and translated where needed)
- Bachelor's transcripts and degree certificate (postgraduate)
- English test score taken within two years of the course start
- Personal statement
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Postgraduate 6.5 overall; undergraduate 6.0 (no band below 5.5 in the prospectus); foundation 5.0 |
| PTE Academic | Postgraduate 61 with at least 61 in each component; undergraduate 50–57; foundation 35–41 |
| TOEFL iBT | Postgraduate 88 (Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24, Reading 19); undergraduate 60–78; foundation 35–45 |
| Cambridge English | C1 Advanced 176 or C2 Proficiency 180 for postgraduate; 169 for undergraduate |
| Class 12 English | No Class 12 English waiver or Duolingo option is listed; plan to take one of the tests above |
Accommodation and living costs
The college has modern student accommodation on its Shannon campus, but its pages do not publish current room prices, so ask the admissions office. The figure below is the living budget Irish immigration expects you to show for the visa.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Money you must show for living costs (visa)Minimum set by Irish immigration, on top of tuition | €10,000per year | ≈ ₹10.6 lakh |
Campus and location
The campus is at Shannon International Airport in County Clare, with teaching and student accommodation on one site.
- Ireland's only dedicated hotel management college, part of the University of Galway.
- Placements with employers in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Australia.
- Students from more than 20 countries.
- Bachelor of Commerce students transfer to the University of Galway campus for their final year.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Careers are the college's main selling point. Hotel management students graduate with 21 months of paid industry experience, and the college works with more than 150 hotel properties in over 17 countries. For post-study work rules, see our Ireland guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate employment record | 100% | Shannon College of Hotel Management homepage |
| Paid work placement on hotel management degrees | 21 months | Shannon College 2027 undergraduate prospectus |
| Hotel properties in the placement network | 150+ | Shannon College of Hotel Management homepage |
Studying in Ireland
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FAQs
How much are the fees at Shannon College?
The non-EU fee for the BBS or BComm in International Hotel Management is €16,050 a year for 2027/28, charged for the first four years. Each one-year master's costs €19,900 for international students.
Is the placement paid?
Yes. Undergraduate hotel management students complete 21 months of paid placement: 12 months in year 2 at a hotel in Ireland or Europe, then a 9–18 month trainee management placement abroad. The MSc courses include or offer a 3-month paid internship.
Is there an interview?
Yes. All applicants must pass an entrance interview, held by visiting representatives or by video call.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS 6.0 for undergraduate degrees and 6.5 for master's courses. PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.
Where is the college?
At Shannon International Airport in County Clare, in the west of Ireland. Bachelor of Commerce students spend their final year at the University of Galway.
Sources
- Shannon College of Hotel Management: homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Shannon College: international student fees (opens in a new tab)
- Shannon College: international entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Shannon College: undergraduate prospectus 2027 (opens in a new tab)
- University of Galway: undergraduate fees (opens in a new tab)
- University of Galway: BBS (International Hotel Management) (opens in a new tab)
- University of Galway: BComm International Hotel Management (opens in a new tab)
- University of Galway: MSc (Business and Hospitality) (opens in a new tab)
- University of Galway: MSc Revenue & Hospitality Performance (opens in a new tab)
- Irish Immigration Service Delivery: student finance requirements (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.universityofgalway.ie/shannoncollege (opens in a new tab)
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