Tourism and gastronomy degrees in Colombia
In Colombia you can study Tourism, Gastronomy and Hospitality, degrees that have in common dealing with people: those who travel, those who stay, and those who eat.
If you enjoy cooking for your loved ones, discovering places, or giving a warm welcome to whoever comes to your home, you can start there.
How tourism and gastronomy are studied in Colombia
There are programs in public and private institutions in Bogotá, MedellÃn, Cartagena, Bucaramanga, Pereira, Pasto or ChÃa, among other cities. The SNIES indicates the level of each program (technical, technological or professional) and whether it has qualified registration.
In gastronomy there is a lot of kitchen practice, with technique, product and teamwork; in tourism and hospitality you study how a destination, a trip or lodging is organized, and how to serve people who come from other cultures. A program's name doesn't always say how much cooking, management or service it includes: look at how many hours of practice it includes.
The tourism and gastronomy degrees in Colombia
Among those studied in Colombia are Tourism, Gastronomy and Hospitality.
Gastronomy puts you in the kitchen, creating what others eat; Tourism and Hospitality, in organization, making a trip or a hotel work. Hotel and restaurant management overlaps with business and economics degrees in Colombia, and traveler service with those in aviation and transportation.
Where to study tourism and gastronomy in Colombia
Colegio Mayor de AntioquiaMedellÃn · PublicTourismGastronomy
Corporación Universitaria AmericanaMedellÃn · PrivateTourismGastronomy
Institución Universitaria Mayor de CartagenaCartagena de Indias · PublicGastronomyTourism
Instituto Técnico American Business School (ABS)Pereira · PrivateTourismGastronomy
Universidad Antonio Nariño (UAN)Bogotá · PrivateHospitalityTourism
Corporación Colegiatura ColombianaMedellÃn · PrivateGastronomy
Corporación Unificada Nacional de Educación Superior (CUN)Bogotá · PrivateTourism
Corporación Universitaria de Santa Rosa de Cabal (UNISARC)Santa Rosa de Cabal · PrivateTourismHow to choose between them
Pay attention to what you do when no one asks you to: if you cook or make desserts, if you're the one who plans the group's outing, if you like making others feel comfortable, if you're interested in other languages and other places.
If you see yourself in the kitchen, look at Gastronomy; if you see yourself organizing, Tourism or Hospitality.
If you're hesitating between Tourism and Hospitality, compare the study plans and see which one is offered in your city. The career test also tells you which of these degrees match your answers.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
How long do these degrees last in Colombia?
Tourism, Gastronomy and Hospitality have a similar length as an undergraduate degree.
Do I need to know how to cook to start Gastronomy?
You don't need to arrive already knowing: technique is learned in the degree. Admission requirements are defined by each institution.
What is the difference between Tourism and Hospitality?
Tourism focuses on destinations, travel, and services for travelers; Hospitality focuses on lodging and guest service.
What do you need to get in?
Many institutions take into account the Saber 11 result administered by the ICFES; confirm it on each program's page.
Can you study online?
Cooking usually requires in-person practice; some tourism subjects can be taught in a blended format. Check the format at each institution.
Is Gastronomy just cooking?
No. In addition to cooking techniques, you study how to combine ingredients, how to present a dish, and the science behind food. Many programs also include management subjects for running a kitchen or a restaurant.