Bilingual Tourism and Service Management Students Embark on Exchange Semester at City University of Macau
Expanding international learning through the Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management program in Macao SAR, China
Third-year students from the Bilingual Tourism and Service Management Program, International School of Tourism (IST), Suratthani Rajabhat University, are preparing to broaden their international learning experience through an exchange semester at City University of Macau (CityU Macau), Macao Special Administrative Region, China, during the second semester of the 2026 academic year from October to December 2026.
Third-year students from the Bilingual Tourism and Service Management Program, International School of Tourism (IST), Suratthani Rajabhat University, are set to participate in an international exchange semester at City University of Macau (CityU Macau) in the Macao Special Administrative Region, China. The students will study under the Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management program during the second semester of the 2026 academic year, from October to December 2026.
The exchange semester forms part of the learning pathway designed by the Bilingual Tourism and Service Management Program to provide students with opportunities to gain meaningful international experience. Through studying in an international academic environment, students will be exposed to different educational approaches, cultures, languages, and perspectives related to the global tourism and hospitality industry.
The experience is expected to enhance students' academic knowledge, intercultural communication skills, foreign-language competency, adaptability, and understanding of tourism and service management in an international context. These competencies are increasingly important for future professionals working in tourism, hospitality, and service industries that operate across cultures and international markets.
One Program, One Year of International Experience
The Bilingual Tourism and Service Management Program is designed to provide students with valuable overseas experience through both international exchange study and international internship opportunities, totaling one year of international experience throughout the study plan. This approach connects classroom knowledge with real-world experience and strengthens students' readiness for professional careers in an international environment.
By integrating international learning into the curriculum, the International School of Tourism continues to emphasize experiential learning, professional competency development, and global readiness. The program aims to prepare students to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and to adapt confidently to the evolving tourism and service industries at regional and international levels.
SDG Report & Relevant Goals
This initiative contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the following areas:
| SDG Goal | Target Description | Connection to Project |
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Goal 4: Quality Education | Promotes quality learning through international academic experience, enabling students to strengthen academic knowledge, professional skills, language competency, and intercultural capabilities required for learning and working in an international environment. |
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Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Strengthens professional skills and international experience relevant to tourism, hospitality, and service careers, enhancing students' readiness and competitiveness for employment in the international tourism and service industries. |
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Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals | Reflects international academic collaboration and knowledge exchange between higher education institutions, expanding learning opportunities and providing students with meaningful global academic experiences. |
