Institute of Tourism Studies Malta

The Institute of Tourism Studies, commonly known as ITS Malta, is the country’s primary official educational institution dedicated to hospitality, tourism, culinary arts, gastronomy, and hotel management. Located in Luqa, the institution offers programs ranging from foundation studies to bachelor’s and master’s degree levels, providing a full educational pathway for hospitality professionals at every career stage. Students receive practical training in professional kitchens, hospitality environments, and restaurant operations while developing culinary expertise, customer service competencies, operational management knowledge, and hospitality communication skills. ITS collaborates closely with hotels, restaurants, tourism operators, and international hospitality organizations to support internships and industry integration opportunities. Programs emphasize professionalism, Mediterranean gastronomy, operational discipline, sustainability, teamwork, and hospitality excellence throughout the curriculum. Malta’s position as a thriving Mediterranean tourism destination, attracting millions of visitors annually, provides students with an exceptional environment for practical learning and career development within a genuinely active hospitality market. The institute’s national mandate to develop Malta’s hospitality workforce means it maintains the strongest connections to local industry employers, supporting graduate placement and career progression. ITS Malta is widely recognized as the definitive institution for hospitality and culinary education on the island. Graduates continue into careers in restaurants, hotels, cruise hospitality, tourism organizations, and hospitality management both in Malta and internationally.