CETT - University of Barcelona
CETT-University of Barcelona (CETT-UB) is the University of Barcelona’s School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy. Over the past 50 years, CETT-UB has become the international gold-standard for academic excellence in the fields of tourism studies, hospitality management, and gastronomy. The school is very closely linked to the tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy industries on national and international levels, through projects, research, professors, and partnerships. All CETT-UB professors have been or are currently active in the tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy industries, bringing real world experiences and knowledge to the classroom. CETT-UB actively participates in the sustainable development of the industry through education, research, innovation, and expert knowledge.
CETT-UB offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, professional training, and continuing education for active professionals through its own educational model recognized by the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Programs are delivered in close collaboration with professors from the University of Barcelona and professional experts from the industry.
Students enjoy access to state-of-the-art classroom facilities, demonstration and training kitchens, and student-run onsite restaurant and coffee shop.
Classes are taken at the CETT-UB Campus located 25 minutes by metro from the CEA CAPA Barcelona Center.
Credit Transfer Information
CEA CAPA credit hour recommendations for CETT-University of Barcelona courses are based on the following conversion:15 contact hours equals 1 U.S. credit. Credit transfer is ultimately determined by your home university. Please consult with an academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Transcript Information
Students receive a transcript from CETT-University of Barcelona upon successful completion of the program. The transcript reflects ECTS & contact hours.
Accreditation
CETT – University of Barcelona (CETT-UB) is an affiliated center of the University of Barcelona, dedicated to the education, research, and knowledge transfer in the fields of tourism, hotel management, and gastronomy. CETT-UB is recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education as a degree-granting institution of higher learning.
Grading
Grade conversions from CEA CAPA partner institutions abroad to a US grading scale are determined in consultation with our School of Record and benchmarked with other peer institutions in the field.
Please note that CEA CAPA can only
recommend grade conversions to students’ home institutions—it is ultimately at the discretion of the home institution to convert grades from abroad to students’ academic records.
For further information or details about grade conversion for a particular host institution, please reach out to our Registrar at
registrar@ceacapa.com.
Classroom and Information
- Internationally experienced faculty with extensive experience in the industry
- Homework assignments and final exams will be administered.
- Attendance in all classes is mandatory
- Teaching styles in Spain may differ from those in the U.S. Be prepared to adapt to the CETT-UB’s classroom structures and coursework expectations.
- Class size ranges between 10-40 students.
- You will attend class with local students in English
Amenities
- Clubs & Organizations
- Student Government
- Student Center
- Student Lounge
- Study Room
- University Library
- Computers
- Printing Facilities
- Student ID
- Multi-Media
- Internet Access & Wi-Fi
- Academic Advising
- Tutoring
- Language Exchange with Local Students
- Student Sports Teams
- Cultural Engagement
- Dining Facilities