Why Study Here
#1: Learn Within a World-Class Hospitality Ecosystem
SHTM is Malaysia’s only hospitality school located within a fully integrated resort city (ºìÐÓÊÓƵ City) with luxury hotels, resorts, theme parks, malls, and a medical centre. Students gain hands-on experience across 1,500+ hotel rooms, including ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Resort Hotel, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Pyramid Hotel, and ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Lagoon Hotel, making SHTM the largest hospitality school in Malaysia by hotel practice room capacity.
#2: Proven Employability and Global Academic Reputation
Our graduates consistently achieve among the highest employability rates in Malaysia — ranked No. 1 by Talentbank for four consecutive years (2022-2025). This strong industry reputation is matched by academic excellence, with our school proudly ranked among the world’s Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (Hospitality & Leisure Management) in 2025.
#3: Dual Certification & Industry Credentials
SHTM students can graduate with more than just a degree, gaining access to dual certifications and optional industry-recognised credentials in most programs. Many students can earn the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu certification, along with optional certifications like WSET, ServSafe, STR, ICCA Skills, and SCA, enhancing their professional career prospects.
#4: International Mobility Opportunities
SHTM offers students exceptional international mobility programs, allowing them to study in countries such as France, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, Korea, Macau, and the UK. These opportunities provide students with global exposure, enhancing their academic experience and opening doors to international career prospects.
#5: Transfer Programme to Top 20 Hospitality ºìÐÓÊÓƵ
Gain a global edge through exclusive articulation pathways with top-ranked hospitality institutions, including Switzerland’s prestigious Swiss Education Group, Griffith University in Australia, and Oxford Brookes University in the UK.
#6: Strong Professional Linkages
We stand out as the only Southeast Asian university-member of ICCAUni, granting our students exclusive access to global business event networks and industry leaders. Our affiliation with EUHOFA highlights our commitment to excellence in hospitality education, while our recognition by Worldchefs ensures that our culinary training aligns with the highest international professional standards.