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Explore International Hospitality Through Study Abroad

As part of the Bachelor in International Hospitality Management, students can enrich their learning with a mobility experience at two leading institutions: Institut Lyfe in Lyon, France, and Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland.

At Institut Lyfe, students gain hands-on experience in hospitality and gastronomy through unique facilities like a Michelin-starred application restaurant, a sommelier training cellar, and a mixology bar. Located in Lyon, the world capital of gastronomy, the city offers a rich cultural life, excellent food, and easy travel connections across Europe.

At Haaga-Helia’s Haaga campus in Helsinki, students enjoy a relaxed, collaborative learning environment in one of Europe’s greenest capitals. From discovering Finnish traditions to witnessing the Northern Lights, students benefit from both academic and cultural experiences.

This international exchange prepares students for global careers while immersing them in two vibrant European cultures.

Information about Institut Lyfe

Inspired by renowned chef Paul Bocuse and hotelier and businessman Gérard Pélisson, Institut Lyfe has a strongly rooted identity and provides training on the hospitality and food service sectors. Including a 1* Michelin gastronomic application restaurant – open to the public – Institut Lyfe also has a cellar dedicated to apprenticeship in sommelier, an application bar to learn mixology.

For more information about the student life at Institut Lyfe click here: Student experience | Living in Lyon | Institut Lyfe

Information about Lyon, France

Located at the heart of Europe, Lyon offers a variety of dynamic activities: museums, festivals, concerts, mountains, lakes, shopping, parks, cinema and much more. Lyon is a highly connected area and has a transportation system of 130 bus lines, 4 metro lines, 3 funiculars and 5 tram lines. Lyon’s two train stations are also connected to Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany, making it easy for a mini getaway. Since the city is also connected by cycling paths, it is accessible and cheap to navigate around.

Did you know?

Lyon is recognised as the world capital of gastronomy and has made cooking into an art and a way of life with a strong culinary tradition.

Traditional foods include:

Salade Lyonnaise

Salade Lyonnaise

Tablier de Sapeur

Tablier de Sapeur

Coussin de Lyon

Coussin de Lyon

For more information about Lyon gastronomy and associated French culinary vocabulary click here: Culinary Journey into Lyon Gastronomy - French Moments

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Information about Haaga-Helia, University of Applied Sciences

As part of the Bachelor in International Hospitality Management, students need to complete a three-month studies mobility experience at Haaga Helia. University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland. Haaga Campus, known as the Hospitality campus, is one of the five (5) operating campuses of Haaga-Helia, and is in the green Haaga district in Helsinki. Students can reach the campus by bus or by train, depending on the area.

For more information about transport and arrival information, click the following link: Arrival information, Haaga Campus | Haaga-Helia.

Information about Helsinki, Finland

Finland’s southern capital, Helsinki, is the largest and most populous city in Finland. Being named as the European Capital of Culture in 2000, Finland is known for its distinctive architecture, rich sauna culture and numerous green spaces. The Finnish Language is a Uralic language and has loanwords from Swedish, German, and Russian. Finnish literature and arts are rich in folklore, mythology, and modern innovation.

Traditional foods include:

Hernekeitto

Hernekeitto

Also known as Pea Soup
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Paistetut Muikut

Also known as Fried Vendace
Leipӓjuusto

Leipӓjuusto

Also known as Bread Cheese
Testimonials

Students Feedback

“The classes I mostly enjoyed were French Cuisine, Sous Vide, Pastry, and Waste Management. Apart from these subjects being interesting in themselves, the lecturers were charismatic and helped with keeping us attentive while making the class coherent and easy to follow. I have also gained more knowledge on how to create recipes with the correct ratios and about food waste management in a kitchen. I felt blessed to learn from world-renowned, award-winning chefs who themselves have worked with the legend that is Paul Bocuse.”

Deborah Cassar
Institut Lyfe, France

“I found it very cool and such an amazing experience as I really learned a lot in general. I did some stuff I did not do before and learned some skills that I will bring with me on my path. What I really found interesting and awesome is the way they teach. For the practical kitchen classes, I got very surprised by the knowledge and background that the chefs had. They all were very professional, and so good at teaching that, I loved going to school in these days. Also, I learned a lot from the different classes given.”

Ivan Moradei
Institut Lyfe, France

“This experience was amazing and successful. It made me grow up in a sense of independence and gave me an idea on how it is to live alone and fend for myself. I got to experience different learning styles as well as discover new cultures and way of living. It made me more aware on the hospitality industry abroad and how not every place works the same, but all have similar end goals. I am thankful I got the opportunity to study at this university as it really made a positive impact personally as well as on my studies.”

Sharona Frendo
Haaga-Helia, Helsinki

“Moving to Finland was a challenging endeavour that allowed me to understand what it is like to live in a different culture. The chance to engage with students from various cultural backgrounds was one of the most beneficial parts of studying at Haaga Helia Helsinki. I was able comprehend many cultures, viewpoints, and business processes thanks to the university's multinational community's worldwide perspective. Working alongside peers from different nations, helped me develop my communication and my teamwork skills.”

Aidan Axiak
Haaga-Helia, Helsinki
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