Wyższa Szkoła Hotelarstwa i Gastronomii

What Wyższa Szkoła Hotelarstwa i Gastronomii does

Wyższa Szkoła Hotelarstwa i Gastronomii (WSHiG) is a private Polish higher education institution headquartered in Poznań, founded in 1993 by the Ministry of National Education under Dr. Roman Dawid Tauber. It is registered as entry 28 in Poland's Register of Private Universities maintained by the Minister of Science and Higher Education and bills itself as the oldest hotel and gastronomy school in Poland. The institution delivers degree programs in the field of Tourism and Recreation, including three-year Bachelor's studies, two-year Master's studies, and newly launched 1.5-year Short-cycle Studies (Studia krótkiego cyklu) at Polish Qualifications Framework level 5, alongside postgraduate programs and short professional courses.

The product portfolio is unified around a single degree field (Tourism and Recreation) with five specializations covering hospitality and gastronomy, management and marketing, foreign languages, hotel/catering facility management, and the Sheraton Poznań-patronized Hospitality Management track. The technology stack is conventional: a Microsoft Teams–based remote learning layer, an E-learning platform for asynchronous course content and testing, and a SowaSQL Premium library system integrated with EBSCO and industry journals (Food Forum, Hotelarz, Restauracja). The library holds over 18,000 volumes and 135 journal titles, and the Poznań campus comprises 2,830 m² including 23 teaching rooms with 320+ seats, gastronomy workshops, and a restaurant practice room (Wersal).

Revenue is generated almost entirely from tuition fees across the described program stack, with disclosed short-cycle pricing of 450 PLN per month (or 2,000 PLN per semester) plus modest enrollment fees, and Bachelor's/Master's fees set via annual published tables and paid semesterly or monthly. GTM is direct-to-consumer via online registration portals in Polish, English, and Russian, supported by an in-person recruitment office, open-door days, and international mobility through Erasmus+ and a network of internship partners (Sheraton, Ilonn, LOTOS, Brovaria, DHIC Shanghai). Primary customers are Polish secondary school graduates and international students seeking EU-recognized qualifications; postgraduate courses extend reach to working professionals.

Name

Wyższa Szkoła Hotelarstwa i Gastronomii

Legal name

Wyższa Szkoła Hotelarstwa i Gastronomii w Poznaniu

Website

https://wshig.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WSHiG is a private Polish university founded in 1993 in Poznań, offering Bachelor's, Master's, and short-cycle degrees in Tourism and Recreation with hospitality, gastronomy, management, and languages specializations. It serves Polish and international students via Polish, English, and Russian online registration and EU-recognized diplomas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOAKAE

Restaurant & Foodservice Operations Management

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Culinary Arts, Baking & Food Service Training

Keywords

• Hospitality education
• Hotel management studies
• Gastronomy training
• Higher education degrees
• Tourism and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Poznań

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Bachelor's and Master's Studies: Semester-based tuition fees charged for first-degree (licencjackie) and second-degree (magisterskie) programs in Tourism and Recreation with specializations in hospitality, gastronomy, management, and foreign languages
2. Short-Cycle Studies: 1.5-year professional programs at level 5 of Polish Qualifications Framework leading to Specialist diploma. Fees include 100 PLN recruitment fee, 100 PLN enrollment, and tuition of 450 PLN monthly (15x) or 2000 PLN per semester (3x)
3. Postgraduate Studies and Courses: Professional development programs including Managerial Competencies Development in Hospitality and Gastronomy, and courses on selling hotel and gastronomic services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wyższa Szkoła Hotelarstwa i Gastronomii (WSHiG) is a private higher education institution in Poznań, Poland, founded in 1993, offering Bachelor's, Master's, short-cycle, and postgraduate programs in Tourism and Recreation with specializations in hospitality, gastronomy, management, marketing, and foreign languages. The school combines academic instruction with practical training through on-site gastronomy workshops, a restaurant practice room, and international internships across Europe and beyond.

Product overview

Wyższa Szkoła Hotelarstwa i Gastronomii (WSHiG) is a private higher education institution offering a unified portfolio of degree programs in Tourism and Recreation with hotel and gastronomy specializations. The core offerings include three-year Bachelor's studies (Studia I stopnia) and two-year Master's studies (Studia II stopnia), both offering specializations such as Hotelarstwo i Gastronomia, Zarządzanie i Marketing, Języki obce, Manager obiektu hotelarskiego, and the prestigious Hospitality Management with Sheraton Poznań partnership. Additionally, the institution offers new 1.5-year short-cycle studies (Studia krótkiego cyklu), postgraduate programs in managerial competencies, professional courses, and international internship and Erasmus+ programs. The institution positions itself as Poland's oldest hotel and gastronomy school, founded in 1993, with a practical-focused curriculum designed for the hospitality industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studia I stopnia - Turystyka i Rekreacja (Bachelor's Studies - Tourism and Recreation) Three-year first-degree program in Tourism and Recreation offering five specializations including Hotel Management and Gastronomy, Management and Marketing, Foreign Languages, Hotel Facility Manager, and Hospitality Management in partnership with Sheraton Poznań, available in full-time and part-time modes.
• Studia II stopnia - Turystyka i Rekreacja (Master's Studies - Tourism and Recreation) Two-year second-degree program in Tourism and Recreation with three specializations: Hotel Management and Gastronomy, Management and Marketing, and Hospitality Management in partnership with Sheraton Poznań.
• Studia krótkiego cyklu (Short-cycle Studies) 1.5-year professional programs at level 5 of the Polish Qualifications Framework offering quick professional preparation in Management of Hotel and Catering Facilities and Travel Agency Management.
• Studia podyplomowe - Rozwój kompetencji menadżerskich w hotelarstwie i gastronomii (Postgraduate Studies - Managerial Competence Development) Postgraduate program focused on developing managerial competencies in the hospitality and gastronomy sectors, intended for working professionals.
• Kurs - Jak sprzedawać usługi hotelowe i gastronomiczne (Course - How to sell hotel and gastronomic services) Short professional course teaching sales techniques for hotel and gastronomic services aimed at increasing customer loyalty.
• Praktyki i staże (Internships) Domestic and international internship programs at renowned hospitality establishments across France, Luxembourg, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Norway, Austria, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, and UAE, with earnings of 500-2000 EUR per month abroad.
• Program Erasmus+ (Erasmus+ Mobility Program) International mobility program enabling study or internship periods at foreign universities, available to students for up to 12 months total during their studies, with placements in Spain, France, Greece, Luxembourg, Italy, England, and Ireland.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates work in largest hotel and restaurant chains worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sheraton PoznańcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious patronage partnership for 'Hospitality Management in Partnership with Sheraton Poznań' specialization. Provides students with direct access to luxury hotel environment for practical training and internship opportunities. Joint open door events held at Sheraton hotel.
• Wielkopolska Izba Rzemieślnicza w PoznaniuminorOthersRegional crafts chamber based in Poznań, involved in supporting practical vocational education and professional development in the hospitality and culinary sectors
• Polskie Stowarzyszenie Naukowe Animacji, Rekreacji i TurystykiminorOthersPolish Scientific Association for Animation, Recreation and Tourism - professional scientific organization supporting research and education in tourism and recreation sectors
• Wielkopolska Organizacja TurystycznaminorOthersGreater Poland Tourist Organization - regional tourism development organization supporting promotion and development of tourism in the Greater Poland region
• Wielkopolska Izba TurystycznaminorOthersGreater Poland Chamber of Tourism - regional chamber representing tourism businesses and professionals in Greater Poland
• Towarzystwo im. Hipolita CegielskiegominorOthersSociety named after Hipolit Cegielski - organizes the prestigious 'Najlepsze w Polsce' consumer quality competition and awards the Highest Consumer Certificate to WSHiG in 2026
• Restauracja Młyńska12minorOthersLocal Poznań restaurant partner potentially involved in student training and industry collaboration
• Ilonn Hotel PoznańminorOthersPoznań-based luxury hotel providing practical education and training opportunities for WSHiG students in real hospitality environment
• Holiday Park&ResortminorOthersResort property offering internship and practical training opportunities for WSHiG students
• LOTOS HOTEL&SPAminorOthersHotel and spa facility posting job openings for WSHiG graduates including receptionist positions
• Brovaria RestaurantminorOthersHistoric Poznań brewery restaurant posting job opportunities for WSHiG graduates including reservations and marketing manager position
• DHIC (Shanghai International Hospitality School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership program enabling WSHiG students to undertake internships in Shanghai, China, providing global hospitality experience
• HSI AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for postgraduate studies and professional development courses in hospitality and gastronomy sectors, offering managerial competency development programs
• Tour SalonminorOthersMajor Poznań tourism fair providing internship opportunities for WSHiG students to gain exposure to tourism industry events
• Ośrodek Szkolenia Zawodowego Gospodarki Morskiej w SzczecinieminorOthersMaritime vocational training center in Szczecin offering 'seafarer passport' training in collaboration with WSHiG

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• Hotelschool The Hague: Dutch hospitality business school offering Bachelor's and Master's programs with strong industry placement. Comparable as a European hospitality-focused higher-education institution with similar tuition-funded model and corporate partnerships.

Direct peers

• Vatel: International hotel and tourism management school operating campuses across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Directly comparable to WSHiG as a private, practice-oriented hospitality higher-education institution with multi-country recruitment and industry-driven curricula.
• Wyższa Szkoła Turystyki i Hotelarstwa w Gdańsku: A Polish private higher-education institution specializing in tourism and hotel studies, headquartered in Gdańsk. Direct domestic competitor with similar degree offerings, industry partnerships, and target audience of secondary-school graduates seeking hospitality careers.

Regional players

• Akademia WSB (WSB Universities): A leading Polish private university group offering multi-discipline degree programs including tourism and hospitality. Comparable as a Polish private higher-education operator with similar tuition-funded revenue model and B2B postgraduate programs.

Broad incumbents

• École hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL): The world's oldest and most recognized hospitality school. Operates as a broad incumbent setting the global standard for hotel-management education; WSHiG's 'oldest in Poland' positioning parallels EHL's heritage angle in the broader market.
• Les Roches International School of Hotel Management: Top-tier Swiss hospitality school with a global reputation and campuses in Switzerland, Spain, China and the US. Broad incumbent in the same hospitality-management education space; WSHiG competes for the same international student segment at a much lower price point.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wshigwpoznaniu
• Instagraminstagram.com/wshig_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/wy%C5%BCsza-szko%C5%82a-hotelarstwa-i-gastronomii

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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